IFMA The Food Away from Home Association · 20 hours ago
Director of Communications
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/ExecutiveIFMA 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 advance the organization’s purpose and goals, ensuring consistent messaging and brand integrity 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 with attention to detail
Experience in public relations and media relations
Ability to manage and oversee PR agency relationships
Experience in creating content for various channels including social media, newsletters, and reports
Strong organizational skills to manage communications calendar and ensure consistency
Ability to collaborate with senior leadership and key stakeholders
Experience in managing internal communications and presentations
Ability to review communications for accuracy and adherence to standards
Preferred
Experience in the food-away-from-home industry or related sectors
Familiarity with digital communication tools and platforms
Experience in event communication and script development
Knowledge of database management for communication purposes
Company
IFMA The Food Away from Home Association
IFMA The Food Away from Home Association is a trade association founded in 1952.
Founded in 1952
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Phil Kafarakis
President & CEO
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