DeKalb County School District · 2 months ago
Central Office _ Manager I, Marketing and Communications (School Nutrition) 2025-2026
Stone Mountain, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expDeKalb County School District is seeking an experienced and professional Marketing and Communications Manager I. The role involves promoting the school nutrition program, developing marketing strategies, and managing projects related to nutrition education and wellness communications.
Primary/Secondary Education
Responsibilities
Provides leadership that promotes the school nutrition program and creates an interest in the role of the school food service program in the school and community
Analyzes the market environment to identify strengths, weaknesses, and target audiences via student surveys, taste tests, and stakeholder input
Develops targeted and compelling messages and assists cafeteria managers with the implementation of marketing plans and promotions to promote a positive image of the school nutrition program
Reviews product placement, pricing, and packaging to maximize participation
Generates wellness communications for online and printed materials
Responds to nutrition-related inquiries from the Board of Education, administration, faculty, students, parents, and community
Coordinates marketing efforts with menu planning
Serves as liaison to local wellness groups, PTAs, LSAC groups, etc., to assist and/or conduct training for school activities to promote wellness messages
Conducts ongoing evaluation of marketing plan
Writes proposals for school nutrition and nutrition education grants and generates reports for grants as needed
Manages projects, including ongoing grant-funded projects and implements new grant projects as needed
Completes nominations and applications for state and national recognition, such as GADOE Best Practice awards, USDA Best Practice awards, Healthy US School Challenge, and/or Alliance for a Healthier Generation
Identifies nutrition resources to enhance menu planning and nutrition education
Develops and maintains strategic industry and community partnerships
Functions as an Area Compliance Manager as needed
Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree required in a related field
Minimum of 3 years of marketing and communications AND 2 years of food service operation in a public or school setting required
ServeSafe Certification must be obtained within 90 days of employment and renewed every five years
Preferred
Master's Degree preferred
Certification/Licensure: None required
Company
DeKalb County School District
DeKalb County School District is Georgia’s 3rd largest preK-12 system, with 137 schools and centers, including school choice programs.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Erick Hofstetter
Chief Operating Officer
Antwyn Brown
Deputy Chief Operations Officer
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