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North American Blueberry Council · 1 day ago

Director of Communications

Folsom, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$140K/yr - $165K/yr

The North American Blueberry Council and U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council are seeking a Director of Communications to develop and lead a dynamic communications program. The role involves planning and overseeing industry engagement and communications directed toward various stakeholders to support the blueberry industry's growth.

Farming

Responsibilities

Develop and lead a highly engaging and dynamic communications program for both organizations

Plan, direct and oversee industry engagement and communications directed toward media, consumers, growers, marketers, exporters, importers, retail and foodservice, trade, distributors, allied industry spokespersons, foreign blueberry organizations and other stakeholders

Collaborate with other members of the management team to develop and execute the communications plan, promotional concepts, campaigns and other related work

Qualification

Communications strategyPublic relationsMarketing programsAssociation managementMulti-channel communicationsProject managementEmotional intelligenceInterpersonal skillsCreative thinking

Required

Extensive background in association management communications, marketing programs, public relations, trade media and multi-channel communications, with demonstrated results

Dynamic, creative thinker with a genuine interest and passion for agriculture, membership development, health, wellness and nutrition

Strong project manager with exceptional communication skills

High level of emotional intelligence

Ability to collaborate with other members of the management team to develop and execute the communications plan, promotional concepts, campaigns and other related work

Experience operating at a director level with an 'all-hands-on-deck' approach to accomplishing communications goals