Director, Marketing, Design & Communications

**Job Title:** Director, Marketing, Design \& Communications **Type:** Full Time, exempt **Reports to:** VP of Operations **Work Environment**: On\-site in McLean, VA required Monday \- Thursday, Remote on Fridays **About FPSA:** The Food Production Solutions Association (FPSA) is a dynamic community of food producers, manufacturers, suppliers, and service providers. We are the only association that brings together the entire food industry across all segments and verticals. We work to create a collaborative environment that connects industry leaders, experts, and innovators through meaningful networking, education, industry engagement, and philanthropy. **Position Summary:** The Director, Marketing, Design \& Communications, is responsible for the development and execution of all marketing and communication plans that drive strategic growth and enhance FPSA's brand as a leader in the food industry. This position reports to the Vice President of Operations. The Director, Marketing, Design \& Communications coordinates with other FPSA functions and works with their input to develop programmatic marketing and messaging and ensure message and tone are consistent with the FPSA brand. This is a hands\-on position that may have direct report(s) in the future and typically manages a summer intern. The ideal candidate is a strategic, self\-directed professional who excels at building and executing marketing plans for new and evolving initiatives, independently managing a diverse workload, meeting deadlines consistently, communicating proactively, and taking feedback constructively. **Essential Job Functions:** **Marketing \& Communications** * Develop and lead robust, fresh marketing and communication strategies for new and existing FPSA products, services, events, and initiatives — adapting quickly as the organization grows. * Assist in the creation, promotion, and dissemination of targeted membership messaging and promotional content; support member recruitment, renewal, and engagement campaigns. * In coordination with other teams, plan, design and execute marketing campaigns that drive event attendance and increase event revenue. * Create weekly and annual marketing calendars that drive engagement and promote the organization across all FPSA communication channels. * Write, design and edit multi\-channel marketing content, including emails, social posts, paid advertising, videos and web copy. **Design \& Editing** * As needed, design and/or update a full range of print and digital collateral, one\-pagers, custom graphics, web banners, branding kits, event and membership marketing materials. * Format designs for brand compliance, accessibility, and usability with a consist look and feel. * Collaborate with team members to understand project requirements and deliver designs that meet organizational goals. * Create visual concepts, using software, to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, and captivate members * Pre