Communications Manager

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.

The Communications Manager plays a critical role in elevating the quality, consistency, and effectiveness of communications across Aramark Student Nutrition. This role serves as the central hub for developing stakeholder-facing communications (community members, parents, teachers, administrators, and students) while ensuring alignment with broader business strategies.

This individual will partner closely with field operators, internal teams, and corporate communications to translate operational strategies into clear, compelling, and consistent messaging. The role is highly execution-focused, responsible for producing polished communication materials, standardizing templates, and managing the intake and prioritization of communication requests across the line of business.

Job Responsibilities

Field & Client Communication Enablement

• Develop, standardize, and elevate client-facing communication materials, including Client Business Reviews (CBRs), Monthly Joint Reviews (MJRs), and client presentations
• Create and maintain a comprehensive library of operator communication templates, including client letters, employee newsletters, talking points, and stakeholder communications
• Partner with field operators to translate operational initiatives into clear, consistent, and professional client-ready messaging.

Communication Intake & Prioritization

• Serve as the central point of contact for communication requests across the line of business
• Establish and manage a structured intake and prioritization process to ensure alignment with business priorities
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality communication outputs
• Collaborate with Corporate PR and Communications teams to identify and elevate key stories and initiatives
• Support efforts to secure media exposure and increase visibility for Aramark Student Nutrition programs and innovations

External & B2B Communications

• Support the development and execution of external-facing communications targeting business-to-business audiences, including newsletters, websites, social media, webinars, and client communications
• Ensure consistency and alignment of messaging across all external communication channels

Content Development & Storytelling

• Translate complex operational strategies into clear, compelling narratives that resonate with both operators and clients

Strengthen the organization's ability to communicate its value proposition and program impact

Qualifications

• Proven experience in communications, public relations, or a related field
• Exceptional writing and editing skills with the ability to produce client-ready, polished materials
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex concepts into clear, concise, and engaging messaging
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders
• Ability to work cross-functionally and build credibility with both field operators and corporate teams
• Experience supporting external communications or PR initiative
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Travel required

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.

Nearest Major Market: Philadelphia