External Communications Manager
Remote
Swipe Out Hunger
Date Posted: 7/25/2025
ABOUT SWIPE OUT HUNGER
Swipe Out Hunger is the national nonprofit powering the movement to end college student hunger. Swipe Out Hunger collaborates with colleges, legislators, and the greater community to address student food insecurity by championing hunger solutions, building an active network of campuses and partners, and evolving the narrative around today’s college students. Since 2010, Swipe Out Hunger has enabled 20.5 million meals across more than 850 campuses throughout North America. Explore our current strategic framework to see our priorities!
ROLE DESCRIPTION
Swipe Out Hunger is seeking a strategic and equity-driven External Communications Manager to lead our media and public relations work while supporting organization-wide communications efforts. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about storytelling, experienced in media engagement, and excited to contribute to narrative change that centers
students and communities impacted by hunger.
The External Communications Manager will help shape Swipe Out Hunger’s public narrative, elevate our brand voice, and ensure that our message reaches national and local audiences with clarity, consistency, and impact.
Responsibilities and Tasks:
Media & Public Relations
With the VP of External Affairs, manage national and local media strategy: respond to media requests, write and pitch stories, edit copy, secure placements, and track press coverage.
Develop and maintain relationships with reporters and media outlets.
Write compelling press materials, including op-eds, press releases, talking points, and media advisories.
Work closely with the Swipe team to elevate stories of college hunger and the impact of our programs, including Swipe campus and student survey data, and highlighting CBO (community-based organization) partnerships.
Proactively shape public perception through targeted outreach, including responding thoughtfully to sensitive media situations.
Provide media training and support to staff, student leaders, and community partners.
General Communications
Manage the organization’s Content + Strategy Calendar.
Oversee social media strategy and supervise the Social Media Intern.
Facilitate and oversee the project management of narrative change efforts, including content creation and metric tracking.
Grow and leverage Swipe Out Hunger’s storybank of student and partner stories.
Execute virtual events, Swipe town halls, and sign-on campaigns.
Track and analyze campaign and media performance.
Manage our presence on nonprofit rating platforms such as Candid and GuideStar.
Other responsibilities, such as editing, copy, design, as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
The following qualifications are representative of the high level of demonstrated skills, maturity, judgment and ability to work with a wide range of constituencies required of Swipe Out Hunger employees:
Minimum 3 years of experience in communications, public relations, journalism, or advocacy communications (nonprofit experience preferred).
Bachelor’s degree or higher education experience that aligns with Swipe Out Hunger’s mission and the role.
Proven success in securing media placements and managing press relationships.
Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills for a variety of audiences and formats.
Experience with campaign communications, narrative strategy, and digital tools.
Strong organizational, project management, and public speaking skills with attention to detail.
Familiarity with managing or contributing to social media channels, including Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
Familiarity with Hubspot Marketing or other CRM, and graphic design tools such as Canva.
Deep commitment to equity-centered communications and community co-creation.
Ability to work independently, collaboratively, and in a fast-paced environment.
WHY JOIN US
Swipe Out Hunger is at the forefront of the movement to end college student hunger. This role is an opportunity to shape the organization’s future by increasing its visibility, strengthening its impact, and securing the resources needed to advance our mission. If you are a strategic leader passionate about fundraising, communications, and social impact, we encourage you to apply.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
This is a full-time, exempt position with a salary of $74,000. Swipe Out Hunger provides a supportive benefits package, including:
100% coverage for employee medical, dental, and vision insurance and 25% coverage for dependents or partners.
401(k) retirement matching after six months of tenure.
Flexible work schedule and remote work opportunities.
Professional development stipend of $500 annually.
A $400 “Work Comfortably from Home” fund annually.
HOW TO APPLY
Please only use this form to submit a copy of your resume/application. Direct emails, phone calls, and/or DM’s on this role will not be accepted at this time.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with the application cycle closing on August 8, 2025 at 12pm PST.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an equal-opportunity employer and are committed to cultivating a team that reflects the rich diversity of the population we serve. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partner status, veteran status, medical condition, or mental or physical disability which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties without reasonable
accommodation.
