Objective

Amplify Association Management (Amplify) is an accredited association management company (AMC) that specializes in full-service management for non-profit professional and trade associations. We become a strategic partner to our clients to elevate the impact of their mission, members and industry.

The Director of Marketing and Communications will join a motivated team of executives, event planners and program managers to improve outcomes for our trade association partners. The ideal candidate will have technical skills in communication, journalism or public relations; social media management; and building successful, measurable marketing campaigns. Bonus points if you have additional experience in graphic design and Adobe Creative Suite, web design, digital media creation, photography, and experience in association management software.

This individual will coordinate strategies and tactics across multiple clients in a range of exciting industries. Specific projects include editorial and digital newsletter management, building marketing campaigns for events and coordinating digital media. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, intuitive and motivated to make an impact at Amplify, and for our clients.

Amplify is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Iowa Soybean Association.

Essential Functions

Strategy: Advise trade association leaders and fellow Amplify team members to understand where marketing and communications can support their strategic plan and tell their story.
Develop Plans: Create plans with measurable objectives, strategies, tactics, timelines and budget for each contracted service (e.g. events, membership renewals, publications, social, etc).
Lead and Manage: Empower the marketing team and contractors to execute the marketing plans that impress — on time and on budget.
Business Development: Identify opportunities to expand Amplify marketing services in existing business and new business.

COMPETENCIES

Highly Organized
Efficient and Effective at Managing Multiple Projects
Unrivaled Attention to Detail
Adapt Quickly to Change
Collaborative and Humble Team Player
Critical and Strategic Thinking
Embody Confidence and Composure

TRAVEL

This position requires some travel. Travel will generally be regional and national requiring some nights and weekends.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

This position has no supervisory responsibility.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Undergraduate degree (BA or BS), completed, with a focus in communications, marketing, public relations, graphic design, business or related field required. The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of experience.

BENEFITS

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
Flexible Spending Account available
Cellphone and Wellness reimbursement
Paid Parental Leave
401(k) with generous company match
Tuition reimbursement program

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