Communications Associate

The Communications Associate will provide essential support to WCK’s communications team, helping to keep projects, materials, and information organized and moving forward. This entry-level position will assist in the coordination of internal and external communications efforts, including research, media monitoring, internal newsletters, event logistics, and briefing preparation.

This role will also support the creation and organization of materials and content needed for WCK’s founder, Chef José Andrés, ensuring that communications are timely, accurate, and aligned with WCK’s voice and mission. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of WCK’s work, values, and impact, as well as awareness of José Andrés’ leadership and storytelling style.

Reporting to the Director of Internal Communications, the ideal candidate is detail-oriented, eager to learn, and passionate about storytelling and WCK’s mission to feed communities in crisis.

Key Responsabilities

General Support and Coordination

• Help track ongoing communications projects, deadlines, and deliverables across teams.
• Maintain shared calendars, trackers, and organizational tools to keep the team aligned.
• Assist with meeting logistics, note-taking, and follow-up actions.

Internal Communications

Strategic and Crisis Communications

Media Relations

Application & Cover Letter

This application requires a cover letter that explains your interest in this position and in working for WCK.

References and Background Checks

To help ensure the safety of our communities and our teams, our selection process will include reference and background checks, subject to any legal or regulatory requirements.

Equal Opportunity

WCK is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and diversity and to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment at this time.

E-Verify

For US based employment, WCK participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. Please view the E-Verify posters here with important information.

Para empleados en los EEUU, WCK participa en E-Verify y proporcionará al gobierno federal la información de su Formulario I-9 para confirmar que usted está autorizado para trabajar en los EE.UU.. Los empleadores sólo pueden utilizar E-Verify una vez que usted haya aceptado una oferta de trabajo y completado el Formulario I-9. Haz clic aquí para ver los carteles de E-Verify con información importante.

No recruiters or agencies, please.

Requirements

Benefits

ZERO Premiums : WCK covers  100% of insurance premiums  for employees  and their dependents , including  medical, dental, vision , and  group life  coverage. Benefits begin  on your date of hire .

Salary Range :  $27 - $32 Per Hour