Organization: International Sign Association (ISA)

Position: Vice President, Marketing & Communications

Reports To: President & Chief Executive Officer

Location: Alexandria, VA/Remote from DC metro area 

Are you an innovative communications leader with experience developing and executing strategic marketing and communications initiatives?  

Come join the International Sign Association (ISA), a leading association for the sign, graphics, and visual communications industry.  They are seeking a Vice President of Marketing & Communications to drive the strategic direction of the organization’s marketing and communications efforts using leading-edge technology, compelling storytelling, and collaborative teamwork.

ISA believes that happy employees make productive employees.  The association lives its staff-created culture code which promotes staff to (1) take calculated risks, (2) be their unique selves – they were hired for a reason, (3) foster respect, transparency, and trust, and most importantly (4) have fun!  ISA operates in a hybrid/remote work environment.

This is an excellent opportunity to collaborate with a dynamic team and help drive revenue for an innovative association with a small, versatile staff!

ISA offers:

• Work from home environment; Local DC metro candidates strongly preferred; limited in-office work requirement
• Flexible hours
• Industry competitive benefits package
• Generous 401(k) employer match

As the Vice President of Marketing & Communications, you will oversee all external and internal communications, media relations, digital engagement, and marketing initiatives.  The VP serves as a member of the senior leadership team and possesses the courage to make challenging decisions, foster cross-functional collaboration, and deliver measurable results.  This role requires strong leadership skills, expertise in stakeholder engagement, and the ability to translate the association's vision into compelling narratives and measurable strategies.  In this role, you will blend strategic vision with tactical execution and serve as a collaborative leader adept at fostering relationships with internal teams, members, and industry stakeholders.  This position reports to the President & CEO and leads a team of three communications, marketing, and data professionals.

Qualified candidates offer:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, public relations, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
• 15 years of progressively responsible experience leading communications and marketing efforts, preferably within an association, nonprofit, or related sector
• 8 years in a management role
• Experience using technology, including AI and other future-forward technologies, to streamline processes, increase effectiveness, and maximize resources
• Collaborative nature and the ability to think strategically

How To Apply

If you believe you meet the requirements, please submit a resume, cover letter, and writing samples to the following job link (or copy/paste link to a new window):

https://recruitcrm.io/apply/17358490887780013318oyN

Salary: $200,000

Additional inquiries and questions can be emailed to Beth Cessna at jobs@cessnasearch.com.

ISA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. 

About the International Sign Association (ISA)

The International Sign Association (ISA), recognized by the Council of Manufacturing Associations as a “Best Place to Work”, is a leading association for the sign, graphics, and visual communications industry.  ISA hosts the ISA International Sign Expo®, an annual tradeshow and conference that draws 17,000-20,000 attendees, as well as smaller boutique/niche in-person and virtual events.

ISA is highly selective in who it hires, expecting candidates to live up to its culture code, not see titles but see opportunities, roll up their sleeves to support day-to-day operations, and position ISA for the future.

About Cessna & Associates, LLC

Cessna & Associates, LLC is a boutique HR consultancy partnering with mission-driven nonprofit organizations.  Our goal is to identify the best potential candidates that the market has to offer.

About Cessna & Associates, LLC

Cessna & Associates, LLC is a boutique HR consultancy offering high touch recruiting services to non-profit organizations.

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