Director, Communications and Meetings
Company: CADCA
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: September 14, 2023
Job Description:
Title: Director, Communications and MeetingsDepartment:
Communications and Meetings -Reports to: Vice President,
Communications and MeetingsEmployment Status: Full-time,
exemptLocation: 500 Montgomery Street, Suite 400, Alexandria, VA
22314Work Hours: 8:30-5:30 Monday-Friday (Flexible Hybrid Schedule
Available)About CADCAJoin a dynamic organization whose mission is
to strengthen the capacity of community coalitions to create and
maintain safe, healthy, and drug-free communities globally. - This
is accomplished by providing technical assistance and training,
public policy advocacy, media strategies and marketing programs,
training, and special events.We provide excellent medical, dental,
and vision plans, generous time off, including holidays, and
opportunities for growth and advancement.We offer a diverse
workplace where we recognize each employee's contribution to the
organization's overall success. That success is rooted in our
commitment to developing our people by giving them the tools and
resources to grow in their roles and prepare them for opportunities
within the organization.Position Summary Reporting to the Vice
President of Communications and Meetings, the Director of
Communications and Meetings will set and guide the strategy for all
communications, public relations and marketing messages and
collateral to consistently and effectively articulate CADCA's
mission. The Director of Communications and Meetings will work to
further CADCA's position as a respected leader and resource for all
issues related to substance abuse prevention.Specific Duties
- Lead the development and management of comprehensive
communications, marketing, and creative campaigns and corresponding
metrics to track their effectiveness
- Collaborate with the VP to safeguard and elevate the CADCA
brand by creating and enforcing branding and communication
guidelines. Mentor and manage the senior communications associate
and the marketing associate
- Conceptualize, execute, and evaluate strategic marketing plans
and communication strategies, encompassing newsletters, press
releases, speeches, promotions, and other public-facing
materials.
- Oversee the formulation, execution, and analysis of CADCA's
social media strategies, ensuring impactful engagement and
meaningful analytics.
- Lead communication efforts in significant projects alongside
corporate partners, fostering strong relationships and impactful
collaborations.
- Manage specialized communication projects in collaboration with
national partners, enhancing CADCA's influence on a broader
scale
- Be the primary point of contact for media inquiries,
effectively managing media relations and amplifying CADCA's message
across various channels.
- Regularly review and enhance the content of CADCA's website,
ensuring it remains compelling, up-to-date, and consistently
aligned with our messaging.
- Bring fresh and innovative ideas to the table, elevating the
impact and effectiveness of our communications and marketing
efforts
- Perform other duties as assignedAmount of TravelApproximately
30% Annually - - Required Skills
- Experience with PR and marketing best practices, nonprofit or
association marketing, and managing staff
- Excellent communications skills, including the ability to
write/edit and speak effectively
- Maturity and leadership, with the ability to serve as a
unifying force and to position communications discussions at both
the strategic and tactical levels
- A strong track record as an implementer who thrives on managing
a variety of key initiatives concurrently
- Ability to maintain and nurture professional relationships with
a variety of stakeholders
- Sincere commitment to work collaboratively with all constituent
groups, including staff, board members, members, donors, program
participants, and other supporters
- Knowledge of word processing, social media tools and media
outreach software
- Knowledge of substance abuse issues and/or community
development issues is a plusTraining and Credentials
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field
- 10 years of relevant work experiencePandoLogic. Keywords:
Communications Director, Location: Alexandria, VA - 22314
Keywords: CADCA, Alexandria , Director, Communications and Meetings, Executive , Alexandria, Virginia
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