Position Summary:
The Alzheimer's Association is seeking a strategic, results-driven Director of Field Marketing and Communications to lead the integrated MarComm strategy for the Association's presence in a priority market. This role is responsible for developing and executing localized marketing and communications initiatives that increase awareness, drive engagement, and strengthen the Association's reputation and impact across mission and revenue priorities.
The Director will serve as the primary MarComm lead for the market-acting as both strategist and hands-on practitioner-collaborating with internal teams, media, and community partners to ensure cohesive and compelling brand storytelling that aligns with national priorities.
Responsibilities:
• Develop and implement a comprehensive marketing and communications plan to support the Association's goals in the priority market, aligning with the organization's national strategic plan. • Provide counsel to local leadership and staff on integrated marketing and communications strategies for mission and fundraising initiatives. • Lead local media relations efforts, building relationships with media and securing earned media coverage to elevate visibility of the Association's work and impact. • Oversee market-level digital and social media strategy, ensuring consistent, engaging content that promotes the full mission and resonates with diverse audiences. • Support and activate local marketing campaigns based on national templates across paid, owned, and earned channels to drive constituent engagement and revenue. • Manage development of local materials (collateral, newsletters, advertising, web content) that adhere to brand standards and key messaging. • Collaborate with national and regional MarComm colleagues to ensure consistency, share best practices, and optimize resources for maximum impact. • Monitor and evaluate performance of marketing and communications efforts through data and analytics to measure effectiveness and inform strategy. • Serve as a brand ambassador and spokesperson when appropriate, representing the Association in the community and with external partners. • Recruit, train, and empower volunteers to serve as spokespersons and community advocates, amplifying the organization's visibility and impact within the priority market. • Ensure inclusive and culturally responsive communications, reflecting the Association's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all outreach efforts.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, public relations, or related field. • 7-10 years of experience in marketing and communications, with demonstrated success managing integrated strategies. • Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • Experience leading communications efforts within a major market or large metropolitan area preferred. • Experience working in nonprofit, healthcare, or public health organizations is a plus. • Strong media relations experience and familiarity with the local media landscape. • Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. • Strong writing, storytelling, and presentation skills. • Experience using analytics to inform communications strategies. • Strategic thinker with the ability to translate organizational goals into actionable communication strategies. • Skilled in developing compelling, mission-driven messaging and creative campaigns. • Adept at building relationships with diverse stakeholders, including media, partners, volunteers, and donors. • Proficient in digital and social media marketing best practices. • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable. • Committed to upholding the Alzheimer's Association's values, ethics, and commitment to equity and inclusion. • Valid driver's license and ability to travel locally as needed.
Title: Director, Field Marketing and Communications (Priority Market Lead)
Position Location: Houston, Texas - Southwest & Mountain Territory
Full time, based on 37.5 hours minimum/week
Position Grade & Compensation: Grade 209
The Alzheimer's Association's good faith expectation for the salary range for this role is between $88,000 - $100,000
Reports To: Territory Marketing and Communications Director
Who We Are:
The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research. Our mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimers and all other dementia- by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.
The Alzheimer's Association announced a landmark $100 million investment in research for 2023. This unparalleled commitment is illustrative of the momentum we are building in dementia research - our investments today will lead to breakthroughs tomorrow.
At the Alzheimer's Association, our employees are at the core of all we do. Our network of more than 1,750 employees across the United States makes a difference each and every day for those impacted by Alzheimer's and those at risk for the disease.
We warmly invite qualified applicants to consider this opportunity to make a life-changing impact on the millions living with Alzheimer's, their caregivers and those that may develop the disease in the future. Read on to learn more about the role, then visit our website www.alz.org/jobs to explore who we are and why weve been recognized as a Best Place to Work for the last twelve years in a row.
At the Alzheimers Association®, we believe that diverse perspectives are critical to achieving health equity - meaning that all communities have a fair and just opportunity for early diagnosis and access to risk reduction and quality care. The Association is committed to engaging underrepresented and underserved communities and responding with resources and education to address the disproportionate impact of Alzheimer's and dementia.
The Alzheimer's Association commitment remains steadfast in engaging all communities in our full mission. The Association provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment to the fullest extent required by law, including, but not limited to, on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Employees working 24 hours/week or more are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, flex accounts, short and long-term disability, life insurance, long term care insurance, tuition reimbursement, generous Paid Time Off, 12 annual holidays and Paid Family Leave, as well as an annual Cultural & Heritage Day and Volunteer Day of their choosing. They are also eligible for our gold standard 401(k) retirement plan. Please click HERE for more information.
Full time employees (37.5 hours/week), will enjoy all of the above plus an annual School Visitation Day and an Elder Care Facility Day of their choosing.
Our Vision: A World without Alzheimer’s
Our Mission: To Eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health Our history
In 1979, Jerome H. Stone and representatives from several family support groups met with the National Institute on Aging to explore the value of a national, independent, nonprofit organization to complement federal efforts surrounding Alzheimer's disease. That meeting resulted in the April 10, 1980, formation of the Alzheimer's Association with Mr. Stone as founding president.
Today, the Association reaches millions of people affected by Alzheimer’s across the globe through our national office and more than 75 local chapters. As the largest donor-supported, voluntary health organization for Alzheimer’s, the Association is a catalyst for advancements in Alzheimer's research and care.
Together, we can change the future of Alzheimer’s.
We enhance care and support
The Alzheimer’s Association works on a global, national and local level to enhance care and support for all those affected by Alzheimer’s and related dementias. We are here to help.
We advance research
As the largest non-profit funder of Alzheimer's research, the Association is committed to accelerating progress of new treatments, preventions and ultimately, a cure. Through our partnerships and funded projects, we have been part of every major research advancement over the past 30 years. Visit our online Research Center.
We advocate
The Association is the leading voice for Alzheimer's disease advocacy, fighting for critical Alzheimer's research, prevention and care initiatives at the state and federal level. We diligently work to make Alzheimer’s a national priority. Join our effort.