DC--Director of Outreach and Marketing--American Foreign Service Association

ob Title Director of Outreach and Marketing
Job Contact Email jobs@afsa.org
Employer American Foreign Service Association
Posted 04/28/09
Job Description

The American Foreign Service Association (AFSA) http://www.afsa.org seeks a full-time Director of Outreach and Marketing in its Washington, DC headquarters' office. Established in 1924, AFSA is the professional association and exclusive bargaining agent of the United States Foreign Service.

The Director of Outreach and Marketing will be responsible for media and public outreach to heighten awareness about the Foreign Service and AFSA activities. The office holder will also coordinate and execute duties to enhance AFSA’s external marketing and fundraising activities that are designed to raise resources and new business opportunities.

The individual will design, implement, and facilitate an annual marketing plan for AFSA with direction from the Executive Director. The position will provide leadership on website design and technical management. Additionally, the position will be responsible for helping coordinate production of AFSA’s Annual Report. This post will interface frequently with the AFSA President and report to the Executive Director.

Qualified candidates should possess a BA or BS degree with a minimum of 6-7 years communications, public outreach, marketing strategy, marketing research, and/or new business development experience. Candidates should be experienced in formulating press releases and have experience in website design and technical website management, and formulating private sector and membership fundraising approaches. AFSA seeks a strategic and technical thinker who takes initiative in forging and carrying out new ideas.

Please send cover letter, salary requirements and resume by May 22nd to jobs@afsa.org. AFSA offers an excellent benefits package and collegial working environment. No calls please.