Marketing | Communication Manager - K12 FOOD Service - Fort Worth ISD (fwisd), TX

Marketing | Communications Manager

Chartwells K12's goal is to make sure students leave the cafeteria happier and healthier than they came in, by serving food kids love to eat and creating custom dining programs. With more than 16,000 associates in 4,500 schools, ranging from large public institutions to small charter and private schools, Chartwells K12 is built on decades of food, education and operational experience driven by top culinary, nutrition, wellness, and sustainability talent.

We're seeking an on-site Marketing & Communications Manager to drive engaging, community-focused communications that support student nutrition, wellness, and educational success across Fort Worth ISD. This role blends strategy, storytelling, and brand stewardship to strengthen connections with families, schools, and district partners.

Reporting to the District Manager, your day-to-day work will include marketing within schools by providing guidance and follow-up, managing on-site signage, partnering with the district communications team on community messaging, managing the approved digital community platform, and planning community involvement events. You'll lead marketing campaigns, support program launches and district initiatives, and manage social and print content that highlights menus, nutrition education, and program impact—helping ensure programs are consistently announced, promoted, and celebrated across the district.

Strategic Communications

• Develop and execute internal and external communication strategies aligned with company goals and school district priorities
• Create clear, consistent messaging that supports nutrition programs, wellness initiatives, and positive educational outcomes
• Deliver audience-appropriate communications for families, students, school staff, and district leadership
• Support client-facing announcements, program launches, and collaborate with the Sector Communications Team on issue response

Marketing & Brand Management

• Lead marketing campaigns that drive school meal participation and showcase program value
• Ensure brand consistency while honoring district identities and guidelines
• Support new school openings, menu rollouts, special promotions, and district-wide initiatives
• Coordinate print and digital marketing materials for schools and district offices

Social Media & Content Strategy

• Build and manage a social media strategy that supports both company and district objectives
• Create, schedule, and manage family-friendly content highlighting menus, nutrition education, success stories, and community impact
• Monitor engagement and performance metrics to inform ongoing improvement
• Maintain a professional, positive, and inclusive online presence

What You Bring

• At least three years' experience in marketing and/or communications, ideally with client-facing or community-oriented programs
• Strong writing and storytelling skills with the ability to tailor messages to diverse audiences
• Knowledge of social media platforms, content planning, and performance measurement
• A collaborative mindset and passion for serving children, families, and school communities
• Bachelor's degree in Communication, Marketing, or related field required.
• Bilingual preferred

Why This Role Matters

Your work will help connect schools, families, and communities—amplifying programs that nourish students and support their success every day.

Chartwells K-12 maintains a drug-free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Associates at Chartwells K12 are offered many fantastic benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, holiday time off, associate shopping program, health and wellness programs, discount marketplace, identity theft protection, pet insurance, commuter benefits, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, paid parental leave, and personal leave.