Creative Coordinator

Strengthen GFI’s brand and mission through creative design projects 

The Good Food Institute (GFI) is at the forefront of the movement to use food technology and markets to solve some of the world’s biggest problems, from climate change and global hunger to antibiotic resistance and the exploitation of animals. 

In this role, you will support the Communications team’s traditional (print) and digital asset production through traffic and project management, asset organization, quality control, communication with freelancers, and assisting with tickets. Through your work, you will have the opportunity to build GFI’s brand equity and maximize the mission impact of GFI’s programmatic work. The Creative Coordinator will be responsible for: 

Traffic and project management

• In close collaboration with the Creative Manager and project leads, developing a clear understanding of the scope and expectations of all projects requiring Creative team support and execution. 
• Overseeing the team’s project calendar, monitoring current projects through to completion, tracking each phase, adjusting flows as needed, and communicating updates to all relevant stakeholders.
• Managing the design and web resourcing schedule, communicating and solving for potential challenges, timing issues, and/or resource constraints. 
• Managing and tracking incoming design and website update requests, clarify needs, and resolve missing information. With support and guidance from the Creative Manager, Web Content Strategist, and Senior Graphic Designer, evaluating urgency, importance, and capacity for all incoming requests, then communicating, scheduling, and executing as determined. 
• Assigning and scheduling projects to communication specialists, production designers, copywriters, photographers, videographers, and other vendors, both internal and freelance.
• Using GFI’s operational systems, processes, and methods for trafficking asset production while meeting specific timelines and ensuring launches are successful. This will include creating project briefs, scoping requirements, and planning dependencies in Asana.
• Placing orders and managing proofing and revisions for print productions, promotions, mailing distribution. Receiving drafts and proofs from producers and coordinating review cycles as needed with relevant stakeholders. 

Content maintenance

• Supporting web maintenance needs, tapping team members accordingly within Communications and program teams. 
• For urgent updates and fixes, executing as needed on the website or within deliverables.
• Keeping assets organized and easily accessible within our Google Drive digital asset management system and standard naming conventions. 
• Supporting the documentation of processes and workflows within the Creative zone.

The Creative Coordinator must have:

• Two years of experience managing a high volume of deadline-driven orders or projects within a marketing or advertising agency environment.
• Knowledge of design principles, and the ability to apply those principles consistently when stewarding content through to completion. The ability to give and receive constructive feedback is key.
• One year of experience using Wordpress CMS to update content.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Comfort working remotely and in a rapidly growing and evolving organization.
• Strong support for GFI’s philosophy and mission; demonstrated interest in public health, environmentalism, animal protection, or hunger relief.
• A commitment to GFI’s values: believe change is possible, do the most good we can, share knowledge freely, act on evidence, and invite everyone to the table.

We want the best people and we don’t want biases holding us back. We strongly encourage people of every color, orientation, age, gender, origin, and ability to apply. Because we value a diverse workplace, we prioritize an inclusive climate absent of discrimination and harassment during the application process and after you join the team.

Research indicates that men tend to apply for jobs when they meet just 60% of the criteria, while women and people from other marginalized groups only apply if they are a 100% match. If you are passionate about GFI’s mission and think you have what it takes to be successful in this role even if you don’t check all the boxes, please apply. We’d appreciate the opportunity to consider your application. 

• Terms of employment: Full-time, exempt
• Reports to: Heather Mount, Creative Manager
• Location: Remote; United States 
• Travel: Up to two weeks per year for company retreats.
• Benefits: Working from home, full medical coverage, optional dental and vision packages, a 401(k) plan with employer match, flexible holiday and vacation plans, opportunity for advancement, respectful managers, and supportive colleagues.
• This is a U.S.-based position: In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. 
• COVID vaccination policy: GFI requires all US employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination will be requested before the start of employment. GFI will consider requests for accommodations or exemptions from this policy on a case by case basis, in accordance with applicable laws.
• Salary: $46,000-$51,000 (depending on experience and qualifications)

Application Deadline: Rolling