Director, Communications

National Ready Mixed Concrete Association•Alexandria, VA

2d•$120 - $150

About The Position

The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) is seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking Director, Communications to support its communications strategy, brand positioning, industry visibility, and external engagement. Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Communications and Marketing, the Director will collaborate on communications plans and key messages, produce and edit materials for multiple channels, and ensure consistent communications that reinforce NRMCA’s mission, strategic priorities, and member value proposition. The position requires strong written, verbal, analytical, and organizational skills, with the ability to multitask, prioritize projects, and meet deadlines. NRMCA is the leading national trade association representing ready mixed concrete producers and companies serving the concrete industry. The Association works on industry leadership, advocacy, education, workforce development, sustainability initiatives, and technical expertise, and seeks to strengthen its external presence and communicate its value to members and stakeholders.

Requirements

Minimum of eight years of progressive experience in communications, public relations, marketing, journalism, or related roles.
Familiarity with communications principles, including writing, editing, visual communications, branding, marketing, electronic communications, media relations, and social media.
Strong understanding of digital communications strategy, website management, analytics, audience engagement, social media strategy, content development, and integrated communications planning.
Experience managing agency relationships, external vendors, consultants, and outsourced service providers.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex organizational priorities into clear, compelling, audience-focused messaging.
Strong time management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks, manage research, and write efficiently without sacrificing quality.
Significant experience writing and producing publications under strict, fast-turnaround deadlines.
Proven ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, or a related field preferred.
Experience in communications or external affairs within a trade association, membership organization, nonprofit, or similarly complex organization.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Senior Vice President, Communications and Marketing, to develop and execute communications plans and refine key messages, presentations, and other communication materials.
Draft, edit, coordinate, and deliver strategic messages on behalf of the Association across various channels.
Serve as editor-in-chief and oversee publication of the weekly e-news and quarterly Concrete InFocus.
Manage day-to-day relationships and production schedules with publishing and website vendors.
Liaise with NRMCA divisions to research and gather information for enterprise narratives and compelling content, ensuring communications follow the Association’s messaging, style, and branding guidelines.
Draft external communications, including press releases, news articles, speeches, talking points, fact sheets, backgrounders, email campaigns, and social media posts.
Ensure messaging reinforces the organization’s mission, strategic priorities, and member value proposition.
Perform other duties as assigned.