International Foodservice Manufacturers Association - IFMA · 9 hours ago
Director of Communications
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$100K/yr - $100K/yrIFMA The Food Away from Home Association is the premier association representing all facets of the food-away-from-home industry. The Director of Communications plays a key role in developing and executing communication strategies that align with the organization's mission and goals, while collaborating with senior leadership and stakeholders to create impactful content across various channels.
Consumer GoodsFood and BeverageManufacturing
Hiring Manager
Stefanee Boland
Responsibilities
Voice of the Organization: Serve as the key voice for communications with the Association’s key communities as needed
Strategic Communication Leadership: Develop and execute a comprehensive communications strategy to support the Association’s purpose, vision, mission, and goals—leading the creation of key messages and ensuring consistent messages across all channels
Public Relations: Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including industry partners, members, and other organizations acting as liaison to enhance the organization's reputation and visibility. Oversee the creation of press releases and other external communications, ensuring they align with the organization’s goals and values
Media Relations: Manage and oversee PR agency to execute an earned media strategy focusing on generating media coverage through third-party sources, including trade publications, influencers, industry experts, etc. Track and analyze media coverage to measure the effectiveness of media relations efforts
Content Alignment: Collaborate with the Content Manager to align external messaging with the editorial and communications calendar, including shared website management
Content Messaging: Oversee the creation of content for email, web articles, newsletters, social media, video, podcasts, reports, op-ed articles, and other channels ensuring content is tailored for Association’s diverse audiences
Communications Calendar: Manage and update the communications calendar to ensure consistency and alignment across initiatives
Accuracy: Review all external communications for accuracy, proper grammar, and adherence to organizational communication standards that are aligned and consistent across the organization
Email Management: Oversee and manage email communications sent to the Association’s various communities, including from the CEO’s email address
GSP Society Communication: Coordinate and facilitate communications with the Gold & Silver Plate Society, including the accuracy and upkeep of the society’s database and creating and distributing a quarterly newsletter
Event & Conference Communication: Working closely with the programs team, develop event scripts, speeches, and other communications for presenters and staff, ensuring message consistency
Internal Communications: Manage and oversee internal communications including the development of PowerPoint templates, Board Presentations, All-Staff Meeting presentations, and other Association collateral as needed
Education Foundation Support: Working closely with the Executive Director, Talent & Education Foundation, support the communication needs and activities of the Education Foundation as needed
Support Additional Communications: As directed by the CEO
Qualification
Required
Proven experience in developing and executing communication strategies
Strong writing and editing skills for various communication formats
Experience in public relations and media relations
Ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
Experience managing communications across multiple channels
Strong organizational skills to manage a communications calendar
Attention to detail for accuracy and adherence to communication standards
Experience in internal communications and creating presentations
Ability to collaborate with senior leadership and staff
Experience in overseeing content creation for diverse audiences
Preferred
Experience in the food-away-from-home industry
Familiarity with digital communication tools and social media platforms
Experience working with PR agencies
Knowledge of event planning and communication for conferences
Benefits
Annual bonus opportunity, contingent upon achievement of mutually agreed-upon annual goals and continued employment at IFMA at the time of payout
Paid Time Off (PTO): 21 days annually
Medical/Health Care: 100% of employee and dependent premiums paid by Association; coverage begins the first of the month following a full month of service
Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance: 100% of employee premiums paid by Association
401(k): 15% annual employer contribution, four-year vesting schedule; eligibility after one year of service
Company
International Foodservice Manufacturers Association - IFMA
The International Foodservice Manufacturers Association (IFMA) empowers, nurtures, and connects an inclusive and diverse $1.3 trillion food-away-from-home ecosystem of manufacturers, distributors, operators, and others.
Founded in 1952
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Phil Kafarakis
President & CEO
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