Director of Marketing, Communications & Creative Services

Vision: Drive Economic Growth in the region

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize and direct overall communications strategies and marketing activities for the organization
• Manage, plan, and implement a proactive communication and marketing program to enhance the reputation, visibility, and membership of the Economic Alliance
• Oversee internal and external communications and presentations in close relation with fellow Economic Alliance staff and councils
• Oversee the content for Economic Alliance’s digital communication, including the website, social media, all content marketing, custom publications, and newsletters.
• Create marketing materials and assets for the Economic Alliance, Economic Alliance Foundation and special district partners
• Act as liaison between Economic Alliance and any outsourced marketing and communications consultants
• Prepare written material for distribution on behalf of the organization including but not limited to membership materials, economic development, event and program brochures, publications, news articles and press releases
• Provide marketing, design and communication support to all facets of the organization and other team members.
• Work with external key stakeholders collaboratively to accomplish common goals.

Education & Experience Required:

Minimum of 10 years of experience in positions whose primary responsibilities include: marketing, public relations, corporate and/or marketing communications. More than three years serving in a supervisorial role. Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field required. Industry experience or credentials preferred.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• A passion for Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance’s regional mission and helping Iowa businesses and employees thrive
• Energetic, flexible, and collaborative team members, with the ability to help develop projects and spearhead their implementation
• Proactive with the ability to manage workflow and prioritize responsibilities
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Superior interpersonal skills: ability to interact with people in a friendly, professional manner
• Knowledge of digital marketing and traditional communication trends and a strong desire to maintain technical expertise and enhance knowledge base and abilities in these areas
• Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple, complex projects simultaneously and in an effective and organized manner
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft® Office products and comfortable with technology
• Ability to manage a team of people and mentor/coach for growth
• Social media management (across multiple channels)
• Graphic design, photo and video editing
• Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Illustrator a plus
• Google Analytics, website maintenance and e-mail marketing tools
• Experience managing budgets, staff and external partners/agencies/clients
• Proven project management, time management and organizational skills
• Demonstrated media relations experience, contacts, and earned-media results

Salary commensurate with experience.