Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment, and have a passion for creating impactful marketing strategies, campaigns and events that make a difference for vulnerable people in our community? If so, we want to hear from you. We're seeking a highly organized individual with a knack for effective digital and print communication across various internal departments, consultants, and vendors who contribute to the success of our Marketing team!  Join us in tackling hunger in Arizona, where your creativity meets strategy to help those in need. 

Our Mission and Values:

We are passionate about our Mission of Uniting Communities to Alleviate Hunger. You are most likely to find success at United Food Bank if you are motivated to embrace our values:

• We are Uniters – working together as one united team.
• We are Cultivators – with a growth mindset and willing to try new things.
• We are Optimists – with a positive attitude and a commitment to move our mission forward.  

The Marketing Specialist plays a key role in planning and executing cause marketing partnerships and social media campaigns that grow our visibility, engage our community, and support our fundraising goals. Reporting to the Marketing Manager and working closely with internal teams and vendors, the Marketing Specialist will: 

• Lead day-to-day social media management across platforms. 
• Support the creation of marketing collateral and digital content. 
• Help activate national cause marketing campaigns at the local level. 
• Develop and execute creative local business partnerships that align with our mission. 

While the majority of the work will support United Food Bank, about 10% of time will be dedicated to Waste Not, a second brand managed by the organization. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

 Social Media & Digital Content (40%) 

• Manage day-to-day social media for both United Food Bank and Waste Not via Sprout Social, including content creation, scheduling, and community engagement. 
• Create engaging multimedia content including Reels, TikToks, and short-form videos for storytelling and campaign promotion. 
• Attend events, food distributions, and community activities to capture compelling visuals for digital use. 
• Monitor and analyze social media performance to optimize future efforts. 

Cause Marketing & Partnerships (30%) 

• Work closely with Community Engagement team, and Corporate Partners to plan and execute cause marketing campaigns, including local activations of national campaigns. 
• Develop creative marketing strategies with local businesses and ensure fulfillment of agreed-upon sponsorship benefits, including promotion, recognition, and logistical support. 
• Track and report performance of cause marketing partnerships and activations. 
• Serve as a key marketing liaison to community partners and sponsors. 

Marketing Collateral & General Support (30%) 

• Assist with content updates to the website and online listings. 
• Develop monthly e-newsletters and support email marketing campaigns. 
• Design and develop marketing materials including flyers, signage, and campaign assets. 
• Collaborate with the storytelling and development teams to craft mission-aligned content. 
• Support team operations including project tracking, vendor coordination, and asset organization. 

Qualifications: 

• Passion for alleviating hunger and aligning with our mission and values
• Bachelor’s Degree or Associate’s degree (A.A.) (or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school) and 2+ years of experience in marketing, communications, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2-3 years of professional marketing experience with a focus on social media and content marketing 
• Client Partnership or business development experience preferred  
• Comfortable using or learning AI tools to support content creation and editing workflows
• Proficient in or familiar with Sprout Social, Mailchimp, Canva, WordPress, and Google Analytics (or comparable tools) 
• Computer proficiency in Google Suite, and Microsoft Office Software, specifically Word and Excel
• Ability to manage multiple projects with minimal supervision and adapt to shifting priorities
• PR and event coordination experience a plus
• Photography/Videography experience a plus
• Proficient in creating diverse marketing collateral and promotional materials
• Experience executing social media strategies and campaigns
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated individual
• Must be flexible and able to adapt to the needs of the food bank 
• Ability to effectively analyze situations and resolve routine and complex problems
• Adept at handling multiple tasks and concurrent projects
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Physical demands and work environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Ability to sit at a computer for 8 hours a day doing repetitive motions on a keyboard
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.

In instances of a federal, state, or locally declared emergency, United Food Bank is typically considered an essential service and emergency responder; all of its employees may be called in to perform regular or emergent duties.