NMSDC · 8 hours ago
Vice President, Marketing & Communications
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
10+ years expThe National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) is seeking a senior, strategic Vice President of Marketing & Communications to lead its brand, marketing, communications, public relations, and events marketing strategy. This executive leader will serve as NMSDC’s chief brand steward, responsible for elevating visibility, strengthening stakeholder engagement, and advancing the organization’s mission through integrated marketing, compelling storytelling, and high-impact communications.
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Responsibilities
Set the vision and strategic direction for marketing and communications
Advise executive leadership on brand positioning, messaging, and communications risk
Lead high-performing teams with a focus on accountability and results
Develop and execute integrated marketing strategies aligned with organizational goals
Serve as brand steward, ensuring consistency across messaging, voice, and visual identity
Leverage research, insights, and analytics to inform strategy and improve impact
Lead marketing strategy for major conferences, events, and tradeshows
Drive audience growth, engagement, sponsorship value, and ROI
Explore innovative delivery models (in-person, virtual, hybrid, destination)
Develop and implement a comprehensive communications and PR strategy
Oversee media relations, proactive pitching, and issue response
Serve as a spokesperson and support executive messaging and thought leadership
Build relationships with media, influencers, and key external audiences
Oversee digital and print communications, including website content and publications
Manage vendors, agencies, and consultants
Implement performance measurement systems and continuously optimize results
Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing marketing and communications team
Foster a collaborative, learning-oriented, and results-driven culture
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field
10+ years of progressive marketing and communications leadership experience
Proven success leading integrated marketing campaigns and large-scale events
Strong media relations experience with a track record of high-impact placements
Deep expertise in digital marketing, analytics, and data-driven decision-making
Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills
Executive presence with the ability to engage diverse internal and external audiences
Experience building and leading high-performing teams
Preferred
Master's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field
Company
NMSDC
Founded in 1972, the National Minority Supplier Development Council Inc.® (NMSDC®) is the longest-operating business growth engine for the broadest group of systematically excluded communities of color (Asian-Indian, Asian-Pacific, Black, Hispanic, and Native American), and our impact goes far beyond supply chain.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$3MKey Investors
Minority Business Development Agency
2024-05-30Grant· $3M
Leadership Team
Donald Cravins
President and Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2025-11-01
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