Marketing and Content Manager at IAPD – The Performance Plastics Association | Overland Park, KS

IAPD – The Performance Plastics Association

Marketing and Content Manager

Overland Park, KS (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive IAPD content and marketing across programs, events, and advocacy through clear, accessible storytelling and coordinated multi-channel campaigns.

Own end-to-end content creation and editorial planning across email, social, and web.
Must-have: 3+ years in marketing/communications with strong writing and editing skills.
Standout: Ability to translate technical topics into engaging narratives and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Develop and execute marketing campaigns that support IAPD programs, events, education and advocacy initiatives
Write and refine marketing copy for email, social media, webpages, newsletters and promotional materials
Manage content calendars and ensure consistent messaging across channels
Collaborate with the marketing and creative team to align written and visual content
Develop, edit and refine content including articles, blog posts, member spotlights, news items and marketing copy
Translate technical or complex topics into clear, engaging and accessible narratives
Use modern tools and technologies , including AI-supported workflows , to efficiently produce and enhance content
Maintain and update content across IAPD digital platforms
Create and adapt simple visual assets to support marketing content , including social media graphics, email visuals and basic digital materials using templates and brand guidelines
Work within established design systems and templates in tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud or Canva to produce clean, professional and consistent visuals
Review, edit and prepare content for IAPD publications and communication channels
Work with internal teams, contributors and member companies to refine submissions and ensure clarity, consistency and quality
Support editorial planning and contribute to content themes and storytelling initiatives
Track engagement across email, social media and web platforms
Adjust content and messaging based on performance insights
Support efforts to strengthen IAPD’s digital presence and audience reach
Collaborate with committees, volunteer leaders and member companies to develop content and share industry stories
Conduct interviews and gather insights that highlight applications, innovations and best practices
Build and maintain strong communication pipelines with members across the supply chain
Promotes the value of IAPD membership to member companies by encouraging less engaged companies to send press releases with their company news and write Special Focus articles

Requirements

Minimum of three years of experience in marketing, communications, content development or a related field
Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to produce clear, concise and professional content with minimal oversight
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines and content workflows simultaneously
Experience using or adapting to modern content tools and technologies, including AI-supported platforms
Ability to translate technical or industry-specific topics into accessible and engaging content
Working knowledge of basic graphic design principles and tools, with the ability to create simple, effective visual assets using templates and brand guidelines
Experience working collaboratively with internal teams, external contributors or volunteer groups
Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, journalism, English or a related field
Familiarity with AP style
Experience with Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud
Familiarity with tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud or Canva for basic content production
Familiarity with email marketing platforms such as Higher Logic or Constant Contact
Experience with social media platforms and analytics tools

Preferred

IAPD – The Performance Plastics Association

Connect with performance plastics experts through IAPD! See IAPD's upcoming educational workshops, association conferences and regional/local golf tournaments near you! http://tinyurl.com/hlvvfttThe International Association of Plastics Distribution (IAPD) brings together distributors, fabricators, manufacturers, manufacturers’ representatives, recyclers and service providers in an environment that encourages a free flow of ideas. Our programs and services are designed to help members build their businesses and increase profitability.Membership in IAPD is an affordable business investment. IAPD provides plastics and sales training, networking with customers and suppliers, plastics technical resources, information about developments that impact the plastics industry and more.Hear from our members and learn more at http://tinyurl.com/jxvrjxd. Browse our membership directory (http://tinyurl.com/j4wttdf) to locate top manufacturers and distributors of plastic stock shapes, see-throughs and pipe, valves and fittings.What makes IAPD unique is a commitment to educating customers and other key end-users about plastics. We work with members to build the demand for performance plastics.Performance plastics can be strong, lightweight, flexible, durable, sheer and environmentally friendly. Consider the variety of advantages performance plastics offer, including: - Ability to withstand chemicals and corrosion, or be fully biodegradable. - Low weight-to-strength ratio saves you money on transportation and fuel. - Low coefficient of friction means less lubrication and less wear on other parts. - Long life and repairability means fewer replacements and less downtime.Look through our site www.iapd.org to find out more about performance plastics properties, applications, benefits and trade names.Contact us at http://tinyurl.com/jcfqtzm or:6734 W. 121st StreetOverland Park, KS 66209 USA+913.345.1005iapd@iapd.org

Founded in 1956

Leawood, Kansas, USA

19 employees (3 in marketing)

www.iapd.org