The American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP), a growing national health-professions educationassociation located in Alexandria, VA seeks a Director of Communications and Marketing.

The Director will lead and coordinate the organization’s communications and marketing strategy and is responsible for developing communication plans to advance the Associations brand, broaden awareness of its programs and priorities and increase visibility of its activities among members and across key audiences.  Additionally, the Director is accountable for the overall success of marketing, communications, and media relations campaigns for AACP programs, products and services.

AACP offers a prime King Street Metro accessible office location, excellent salary and benefits including generous paid time off and flexible work schedules along with the opportunity to work with a dynamic, team-oriented staff in a family-friendly environment. Salary is commensurate with experience. Send cover letter with salary expectations and résumé attention of Human Resources to jobs@aacp.org. Please include “DCM” in the subject line of your email.

Job Requirements
The position calls for an talented professional with 7-10 years experience who will work effectively supporting department and program managers, is adept at coordinating communications and marketing for membership, outreach, meetings and other association functions, identify challenges and emerging issues faced by the organization and work with leadership and staff to identify internal and external communications opportunities and solutions.  This position oversees the marketing and communications budget and supervises the work of three full-time staff members, represents AACP to external organizations and serves as a member of senior staff.