Note: This is an exciting work-from-home position, however, we are only hiring candidates who live in Texas at this time.

The Director of Marketing & Events will be the strategic leader and manager responsible for the development and implementation of a comprehensive marketing and event strategy for the association. This senior role will lead a team of marketing and event professionals to increase brand awareness and drive engagement with members and the broader community.

Key Responsibilities:

Marketing and Event Strategy & Brand Management

• Develop and lead integrated marketing strategies that increase the association’s visibility, impact and mission.
• Ensure brand consistency across all channels, including digital, print, media and partner communications.
• Manage compelling content for member campaigns, stakeholder communication and social media.
• Analyze marketing and event performance metrics and adjust strategies to optimize reach and engagement.
• Oversee the planning and execution of all association events, ensuring they meet organizational goals.
• Manage budgets and contracts for marketing and events that meet the association's financial goals.

Team Leadership & Cross Functional Collaboration

• Supervise and mentor a high-performing team of marketing and event professionals, fostering a collaborative team environment
• Cultivate relationships with internal stakeholders, external partners, vendors and members to increase the footprint of the association.
• Monitor developments on the latest policy, advocacy and regulatory issues affecting mission of the association.

Other

• Travel to Annual Conference (March/April)
• Travel to Staff Retreat (late fall)
• Additional travel needed

Skills Preferred

• Strong knowledge of current digital marketing trends, social media, content marketing and integrated communications.
• Experience in event planning, logistics, vendor negotiation and managing the entire event lifecycle.
• Meticulous planning and organizational abilities to handle complex campaigns and multiple events simultaneously.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills for creating content and presenting to various audiences.
• Superior project and time management skills to ensure timely and successful delivery of initiatives.
• Familiarity with event registration platforms, CRM systems and other relevant marketing and event technology.
• A bachelor's or master's degree in marketing, business, or a related field.
• Several years of professional experience in marketing and/or event management supervisory roles.

Benefits

• (13.5) days paid-time-off (PTO) annually *increases each year of service
• (12) days PTO for Holidays
• PTO for the business days between Christmas and New Years
• (1) day PTO on your Birthday
• Simple Individual Retirement Account (IRA) with up to 3% additional matching contribution by NCA
• 75-80% Subsidized Health Insurance for Employees, no subsidized family coverage
• Employer contribution of $3,200 per year to Health Savings Account
• Employer-paid insurances for vision, dental, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees
• Potential for Bonus
• Generous work flexibility

Location Detail

This is a work-from-home position. Staff members are required to have a dedicated home office and child care. NCA will provide staff a phone, computer, external monitor, webcam, and office supplies. Please note - while this is a remote position, we are only hiring candidates who live in Texas at this time. 

Who We Are

We are a National Association which provides education, support, and resources to organizations who administer the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). We work with the Child Nutrition Community with Child Care Providers, CACFP Sponsors, State Agencies, and the USDA so that more than 4.9 million children and 120,000 adults receive nutritious meals and snacks each day as part of the day care they receive.

Who You Are

You have a passion to do work that matters and makes an impact on stakeholders of child nutrition programs. You are a seasoned professional and an expert in marketing and events. You have a willingness to mentor and motivate a team to meet organizational goals and achieve great work. You possess strong communication, organizational and technical skills that result in excellent project management. You are excited to be part of a supportive culture and be part of a company of doers.