Title:  Communications & Project Management Specialist - Chicago Public Schools

Job Description

Aramark Student Nutrition provides food and nutrition services to over 350 school districts in the U.S. It offers public and private education institutions a variety of dining options including breakfast and lunch programs, after-school snacks, catering, nutrition education and retail operations. We partner with schools to create culinary experiences that propel students to success. Our goal is to provide healthy, nutritional meals with a stellar dining experience for our communities. For more information on Aramark's Student Nutrition food service programs, please visit Aramark Student Nutrition.

COMPENSATION: The salary range for this position is $80,000-$90,000. If both numbers are the same, that is the amount that Aramark expects to offer.  This is Aramark’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this position as of the time of posting. ​

BENEFITS: Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources.   Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage.  Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works.  For more information about Aramark benefits, click here Aramark Careers - Benefits & Compensation.  ​

 ​There is no predetermined application window for this position, the position will close once a qualified candidate is selected. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance to the extent that those laws apply to the opportunity.

Job Responsibilities

Communications

• Strategic Communication Development: Create and implement communication strategies that support organizational goals and strengthen engagement with internal and external audiences. 
• Community Engagement: Act as a liaison between the organization and the community, ensuring transparent and consistent communication with parents, teachers, and students.
• Business to Consumer - Communication: Craft compelling narratives that convey the organization’s mission, impact, and value to community members, parents, students, and partners. 
• Content Creation: Develop high quality communication materials including newsletters, presentations, announcements, promotional content, and digital media. Engaging with onsite Marketing team and line of business marketing team as appropriate
• Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as a liaison to community partners, translating complex programs and initiatives into clear, accessible messaging. 
• Presentation Development & Delivery: Build and deliver high impact presentations to support sales, district leadership communication, and community engagement efforts. 
• Feedback & Listening Channels: Implement systems for gathering stakeholder insights to continually refine messaging and communications strategy. 
• Cross Functional Collaboration: Partner with internal teams, including operations, sales, nutrition, and leadership—to ensure alignment and consistency of messaging. 

Project & Program Management 

• Project Planning & Coordination: Support the planning and execution of major initiatives, including program launches, account openings, and strategic projects. 
• Contract Support: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, assess risks, and contribute communication materials for proposals. 
• Data & Program Analysis: Review and synthesize data (e.g., financial models, client business reviews, performance indicators) to inform communication strategies and project decisions. 
• Operational Documentation: Manage information gathering processes such as client meeting presentations, site surveys, and program design inputs. 
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance communication workflows and project execution processes, promoting standardization and efficiency. 
• Relationship Management: Build trust and credibility with internal and external stakeholders through proactive communication and dependable follow through. 

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice. 

Qualifications

• Proven experience in communications, public relations, marketing, or related areas. 
• Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communication, with the ability to tailor messages to diverse audiences.
• Strong presentation development and delivery skills to wide audience types, i.e.: community, public board or executives.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to interpret data and translate insights into clear, actionable messaging.
• Experience collaborating across functional teams.
• Formal Project Management experience desired.
• Bachelor’s degree required. 

Key Competencies

• Exceptional communication and messaging clarity.
• Influence and stakeholder engagement.
• Strategic thinking and planning.
• Cross functional collaboration.
• Project planning and task coordination.
• Professional presence in presentations and external communication.

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.