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IREX (International Research & Exchanges Board)

<div>Please note:

The Marketing and Communications Director is a &quot;working Director&quot; position - and a Department of one.

Why IREX?
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<ul><li>Enjoy a competitive base salary range of $158 to $178K</li></ul>
<ul><li>Participation in our comprehensive benefits platform</li></ul>
<ul><li>Be an integral part of a globally respected, mission-driven organization</li></ul>
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Strategy
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<li>Collaborate with the Strategy team to develop and implement marketing and communications strategies aligned with strategic priorities and growth objectives.</li>
<li>Lead brand positioning, messaging, and visual identity across all channels.</li>
<li>Oversee annual marketing budget planning, allocation, and performance tracking.</li>
<li>Advise the CEO and executive leadership on organizational reputation management and stakeholder engagement.</li>
<li>Collaborate with subsidiary, Development Gateway, to execute joint strategic communications initiatives.</li>
<li>Monitor market trends, competitive landscape, and emerging opportunities to inform communications and marketing strategy.</li>
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Team Leadership
<ul>
<li>Work across the organization to identify talent and resources that augment capacity for communications and marketing.</li>
<li>Mentor, and/or build a high-performing marketing and communications team.</li>
<li>Set clear goals, provide regular feedback, and support professional development.</li>
<li>Foster a collaborative, creative, and results-driven team culture.</li>
<li>Manage relationships with external agencies, vendors, and consultants related to communications and marketing.</li>
</ul>
Marketing Execution
<ul>
<li>Oversee digital marketing initiatives including website, SEO/SEM, email marketing, and paid advertising.</li>
<li>Direct content creation across digital platforms to engage target audiences.</li>
<li>Lead marketing campaign development from concept through execution and analysis.</li>
<li>Manage marketing automation, CRM systems, and analytics tools.</li>
<li>Drive lead generation and conversion strategies that support business development.</li>
</ul>
Communications &amp; Public Relations
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<li>Serve as primary spokesperson and media contact for IREX.</li>
<li>Manage crisis communications and issues management protocols.</li>
<li>Cultivate relationships with media, influencers, and mission-aligned partners.</li>
<li>Oversee production of executive publications, reports, press releases, and communications.</li>
<li>Advise on internal communications strategies to engage employees and stakeholders.</li>
</ul>
Analytics &amp; Reporting
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<li>Establish KPIs and metrics to measure the effectiveness of marketing and communications efforts.</li>
<li>Analyze campaign performance and provide insights to optimize future initiatives.</li>
<li>Present regular reports to leadership on marketing ROI and brand reputation.</li>
<li>Use data-driven insights to refine strategies and tactics.</li>
</ul>
Qualifications

Required
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<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.</li>
<li>8+ years of progressive experience in marketing and external communications.</li>
<li>4+ years in a leadership or management role.</li>
<li>Proven success in developing and executing integrated marketing campaigns.</li>
<li>Strong understanding of digital marketing, social media, content strategy, and brand management.</li>
<li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li>
<li>Experience demonstrating ROI on marketing and communications activities/investments.</li>
<li>Proficiency with CRM, analytics, and marketing automation tools.</li>
<li>Strategic thinking combined with hands-on execution.</li>
</ul>
Preferred
<ul>
<li>Master&rsquo;s degree (MBA or MA in Communications/Marketing).</li>
<li>Experience in nonprofits, global development, international education, or leadership development.</li>
<li>Background in B2B/B2C marketing.</li>
<li>Media relations and crisis communications experience.</li>
<li>Creative direction and/or graphic design experience.</li>
<li>CMS experience</li>
</ul>
Core Competencies
<ul>
<li>Strategic vision and innovative thinking</li>
<li>Adaptability and resilience</li>
<li>Intellectual curiosity and commitment to learning</li>
<li>Action-oriented mindset</li>
<li>Leadership and team development</li>
<li>Stakeholder management and relationship building</li>
<li>Data analysis and performance measurement</li>
<li>Creative problem-solving</li>
<li>Project management and organizational skills</li>
<li>Cross-functional collaboration</li>
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Experience</h4>
Required<ul><li>
8 year(s): Proven success in developing and executing integrated marketing campaigns</li><li>
4 year(s): Experience in a leadership or management role</li><li>
8 year(s): Progressive experience in marketing and external communications</li></ul><h4 class="jobSectionHeader">
Skills</h4>
Required<ul><li>
Analytical and problem solving</li><li>
Business and leadership</li><li>
Communication skills</li></ul><h4 class="jobSectionHeader">
Behaviors</h4>
Required<ul><li>
Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity</li><li>
Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them</li></ul><h4 class="jobSectionHeader">
Motivations</h4>
Required<ul><li>
Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help</li><li>
Entrepreneurial Spirit: Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business</li></ul></div>

Marketing and Communications Director

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Marketing and Communications Director