Associate, Philanthropy Communications

Company Description

Founded by philanthropists and entrepreneurs, Lynda and Stewart Resnick, The Wonderful Company is a privately held $6 billion company committed to providing high-quality, healthy brands and helping improve the lives of the people who live and work in the places where we operate.

We are looking for a dedicated Associate, Philanthropy Communications to develop internal and external communications strategies that elevate The Wonderful Company's extensive philanthropy and corporate social responsibility initiatives, investments and programs in the U.S. and abroad. Reporting to the Director, Philanthropy Communications, the Associate will interact regularly with Wonderful's philanthropy team, the FIJI Water Foundation team, as well as other members of the Corporate Communications group, and throughout the enterprise and its businesses.

To date, The Resnicks, through their foundations and The Wonderful Company, have invested more than $2.5 billion in education, health and wellness, community development, and sustainability initiatives across California's Central Valley, Fiji, and the world. In 2024, Wonderful ranked as #3 in PEOPLE's "100 Companies That Care" list and was named one of Fortune magazine's 100 Best Companies to Work For. To learn more about our corporate social responsibility efforts, visit csr.wonderful.com.

This role requires prior communications experience specifically within a nonprofit or corporate setting. If you are passionate about philanthropy, purposeful storytelling and the drive to connect people through thoughtful communications, please apply.

This role is based in our West Los Angeles office. We work a hybrid schedule with an in-office requirement Monday-Wednesday and the option to work remotely on Thursday and Friday.

Job Description

• Create and execute communications plans and owned media strategies to raise visibility around The Wonderful Company and its co-owners extensive philanthropy globally, under the supervision of the Director, Philanthropy Communications.
• Conduct research on speaking opportunities for Wonderful executives and representatives to appear at conferences, on panels, and other forums where our philanthropic and CSR strategies and achievements can be promoted.
• Assist with content development and management of Wonderful's philanthropy web site csr.wonderful.com including tracking and driving traffic, drafting written articles, social media posts, and monthly newsletters.
• Own the media list development, media tracking and monitoring, and packaging/distribution of media coverage and clips for all philanthropy-related announcements and events. At times, assisting with wider media tracking for the department.
• Develop message guides, strategy memos, briefing documents, creative materials, interview talking points, and other written corporate communication assets.
• Create assets for social, website, print and other communications materials to promote the FIJI Water Foundation's initiatives in Fiji and the U.S.
• Collaborate and work cross-functionally with our marketing, events, research, talent acquisition, philanthropy, proofreading and legal teams to ensure stakeholder communications reflect the company's mission and values.
• Conduct and analyze competitive brand research in the philanthropy space to identify trends and present critical findings to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• At least 2-4 years of communications experience within a public relations agency, public affairs, or corporate communications environment.
• Experience working in a non-profit setting or philanthropic organization is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in communications, Journalism, public relations, English, or related business field.
• Ability to speak, read and write in Spanish is a plus.
• Strong knowledge and demonstrated usage of AP style and standard PR tools (Cision, SignalAI, PR Newswire).
• Experience developing engaging and compelling social media content for Meta, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
• Familiarity with editing and content tools including Canva or Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator).
• Strong, clear, and concise writing and editing skills, especially under tight deadlines.
• Ability to create engaging PowerPoint presentations.
• Impeccable attention to detail and consistency in daily program execution.
• Resourcefulness, creativity, work ethic and a desire to work in the area of philanthropy.
• Ability to own projects from start to finish, manage competing deadlines and priorities, and anticipate team needs.
• High emotional IQ coupled with the ability to handle high-pressure assignments.
• High level of discretion when handling confidential material.
• Ability to travel to California's Central Valley as needed.

Pay Range: $37.50 - $40.00/hour and may include a discretionary bonus. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.

Additional Information

• Thriving Wellness Community: Access to top-notch medical coverage comprehensive vision and dental plans, and a 401k with match eligibility to secure your financial future and including:
  • 24/7 online physician consultations
  • virtual mental health resources
  • life coaching
  • engaging employee community groups
  • cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements
  • library of on-demand fitness videos
• Career Advancement Opportunities: Unlock your potential with clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units.
• Focused Learning and Development: Grow as a leader with our dedicated Learning and Organizational Development department, offering extensive resources like People Manager and leadership training, webinars, and eLearning courses.
• Empowering Mentorship Program: Connect with colleagues through our company-wide mentorship program to share goals, overcome challenges, and drive your career forward.
• Continuous Improvement Training: Participate in training that empowers all employees to learn and implement concepts that drive significant, positive change in the workplace.
• Building a Healthy Society: We focus on improving the social determinants of a healthy society-quality education and medical care, economic mobility, and a healthy environment-to help build thriving communities. Wonderful CSR
• Giving Back to the Community: Make a difference with Wonderful Giving, allowing you to allocate company-provided funds to up to three charities of your choice, and join Wonderful Neighbor to contribute to group service projects within our local communities.

Wonderful Agency is the full-service in-house advertising and marketing agency at The Wonderful Company. Dedicated to creative excellence across all media (television, web, print, outdoor, POS, mobile and social media), Wonderful Agency builds consumer awareness and relevance across The Wonderful Company's brands. This is accomplished by creating effective and innovative campaigns that match the quality of the highest echelon of global firms, while offering an environment that is far more entrepreneurial and fast-paced than a traditional agency. Wonderful Agency is highly integrated in direct brand and product development decisions with company owners, business unit leadership, legal, strategy and other key stakeholders.

The Wonderful Company is a privately held $6 billion global company dedicated to harvesting health and happiness around the world. Its iconic brands include FIJI Water, POM Wonderful, Wonderful Pistachios, Wonderful Halos, Wonderful Seedless Lemons, Teleflora, and JUSTIN and Lewis Cellars wines. The Wonderful Company's connection to consumers has health at its heart and giving back in its DNA.

The Wonderful Company and its co-owners, Lynda and Stewart Resnick, have a long-standing commitment to investing in the communities where their employees live and work, especially in California's Central Valley, home to 3,000 employees. The Resnicks, along with their foundation and The Wonderful Company, have invested more than $2.5 billion in education, health and wellness, community development, and sustainability initiatives across the Central Valley, Fiji, and the world.

To learn more about The Wonderful Company, its products, and its core values, please visit careers.wonderful.com or follow The Wonderful Company on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. To learn more about the company's corporate social responsibility impact, visit csr.wonderful.com.

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