Job Description
Illuminate Food started at the beginning of the pandemic to help local farms sell more of the food that was no longer going to restaurants. We have built a CSA-stye farm box business in NJ that has been growing at a steady pace. Beyond promoting the box, there is an great opportunity to help educate consumers about where their food comes from and cooking seasonally. This role is hourly to start but could become something more substantial over time. The immediate needs are on Social Media (Instagram and Facebook) as well as our e-mail marketing tool – Klaviyo.
Responsibilities
- Create a social media strategy to engage current customers and reach new ones
- Educate on issues of sustainable agriculture
- Engage customers on what they are cooking and recipe ideas
Skills & Experience
- Experience in marketing and or social media
- Interest in food systems and helping connect people to where their food comes from
Application Details
Please send a brief description about why you are interested in this role and your relevant work experience. Interested in working with people who live in the NJ/NY area and may better understand our customer base but open to all applicants.
Compensation
$20/hour
Why You Should Work With Us
This is important work! There is a lot of food growing around us and I am building the delivery system to get it to people, but without the strong communication and ability to explain the “why” we don’t have a strong business. Join us!