Senior Director Marketing & Communications GCSAA is seeking a visionary marketing and communications leader to shape the brand and strategic voice of one of golfs most influential associations. As Senior Director of Marketing & Communications you will lead a high-performing team and drive a comprehensive data-informed strategy that elevates GCSAAs mission members and message. Youll oversee marketing content digital platforms publications and public relationsensuring consistency creativity and impact across all touchpoints. The ideal candidate is both a strategist and a doer: someone who can set direction inspire teams and bring ideas to life through collaboration and execution. If youre passionate about building meaningful connections and telling powerful stories that drive engagement wed love to hear from you. Qualified candidates possess: - Excellent written and verbal communication skills including grammar proofreading and prioritization skills
- Excellent content writing editing abilities strong creative thinking skills coupled with strong attention to detail
- Extensive knowledge in marketing and brand management publications and communication plan development and implementation
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced deadline-driven budget conscious environment
- Ability to be an effective leader and contributor in a collaborative team environment; ability to build healthy and positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to effectively implement new ideas that improve project quality and effectiveness
- Bachelors degree in Marketing Advertising Communications Journalism or related field or equivalent experience
- Seven plus (7) years of experience in marketing (advertising/marketing agencies) publications or communications setting including three plus (3) years at a director level or higher
- Excellent presentation and public speaking skills including experience in front of large groups
- Ability to deliver constructive feedback in a professional thoughtful manner
- High level of energy self-motivated and flexible with track record of innovation
- Experience working in a non-profit/membership driven association valued but not required
- Knowledge of golf course management/interest in and exposure to golf industry valued but not required
- Ability to travel (up to 10%) overnight stays included
- Position will reside at our headquarters in Lawrence KS
About GCSAA The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) is a non-profit membership-driven association with 20000 members in 78 countries and 95 employees whose mission is serving its members advancing their profession and improving communities through the enjoyment growth and vitality of the game of golf. Our mantra is simple: Everyone paddles. We seek to hire passionate team members who wish to make an impact on the future of the game and golf course management profession. And the best part we get to call this work. If you are someone who is dedicated to making a difference and enjoys a team-oriented environment GCSAA is for you. We place a great value on our team members and their contributions both to the association and within our community. Salary range is $130000 - $140000/annually. In addition to GCSAAs attractive compensation/benefits package we also provide generous paid leave allow for community involvement opportunities provide a hybrid (2 remote days/week) work schedule enforce a year-round casual attire staff fun events and wellness incentives. Applications will continue to be received until the position is filled. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to respond. Apply online at If you need assistance applying please email . GCSAA promotes a welcoming and inclusive environment and is proud to be an EOE.
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