Director of Communications and Marketing

District of Columbia, USA (Remote)

$100K/yr – $130K/yrDirector/Executive7+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Lead Field to Market's integrated communications, marketing, and events program to advance sustainability initiatives and member engagement.

  • Must-have: 7–10 years in communications, marketing, or public relations with multi-channel campaigns.
  • Standout: Mentors a direct report and contributes to organizational strategy.
  • Standout: Manages cross-functional programs across media relations, marketing, and events.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Communications - Develop and execute a proactive media relations program, cultivating press relationships and identifying opportunities for coverage through press releases, interviews, and other amplification strategies.
  • Communications - Exercise editorial oversight of all external and member-facing communications channels, including social media, website (public and Member Portal), and email, maintaining a polished and consistent brand voice.
  • Communications - Author and produce Field to Market's Annual Report, Sustainability Commitments Report, and other key publications.
  • Communications - Support staff communications needs, including preparing materials for presentations, webinars, and stakeholder engagements; coordinate remarks, scripts, and correspondence for the President, Board Chair, and other leadership.
  • Communications - Collaborate with member organizations to develop joint communications strategies and maintain awareness of industry news to shape timely and appropriate organizational responses.
  • Marketing - Develop and manage Field to Market's annual marketing strategy, identifying key messages and applying them consistently across all platforms and initiatives.
  • Marketing - Create and maintain marketing collateral, branding materials, recruitment tools, and event materials, including design of graphics and visual assets.
  • Marketing - Serve as primary point of contact for subcontractors and consultants supporting Field to Market's communications and marketing functions.
  • Events - Support planning, promotion, and execution of Field to Market events, including bi-annual member meetings, webinars, and virtual programming—managing technology, logistics, and speaker coordination.
  • Events - Lead content development and marketing for the annual Sustainable Agriculture Summit, collaborating with partner organizations, sponsors, speakers, and event consultants to shape an engaging and impactful conference.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, public relations, or a related field.
  • 7–10 years of experience in communications, marketing, or public relations, with a demonstrated track record of leading campaigns and managing multi-channel strategies.
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple initiatives, events, and stakeholders simultaneously.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a talent for compelling storytelling across diverse audiences.
  • Strong knowledge of digital communications tools and platforms, including email marketing, social media, website and content management systems.
  • Travel up to 20%
  • Located within 2 hours driving distance from a major airport.

Preferred

  • Experience in agriculture, sustainability, or a related sector preferred but not required.
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