Title: Vice President, Communications and Meetings

Department: Communications, Meetings, and Events

Reports to: Chief of Staff

Salary and Benefits: At or Above Industry Standard

Employment Status: Full-time, Exempt

Normal duty hours: 8:30 am – 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday, with flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Location: 500 Montgomery Street, Suite 400, Alexandria, VA 22314

About CADCA

Join a dynamic organization whose mission is to strengthen the capacity of community coalitions to create and maintain safe, healthy, and drug-free communities globally.  This is accomplished through technical assistance and training, public policy advocacy, media strategies, marketing programs, training, and special events.

We provide excellent medical, dental, and vision plans, generous time off, including holidays, and opportunities for growth and advancement.

We offer a diverse workplace where we recognize each employee’s contribution to the organization’s success. That success is rooted in our commitment to developing our people by giving them the tools and resources to grow in their roles and prepare them for opportunities within the organization.

Position Summary: The Vice President, Communications and Meetings, is responsible for accomplishing the goals and mission of the organization through communications, marketing, meetings, and special events.

Specific Duties:

• Dedication to accomplishing CADCA’s mission.
• Supervise meetings, communications, and marketing staff, including selection and evaluation.
• Work closely with CADCA leadership on issues regarding meetings, communications, and

       marketing.

• Develop and manage department budgets.
• Direct all logistics for CADCA- and Institute-sponsored meetings and special events – pre-event and

       on-site execution.

• Develop, foster, and execute ideas for the growth of all CADCA-sponsored meetings and events in

       terms of dollars, attendance numbers, and effectiveness.

• Develop operational practices, timelines, and post-event and project critiques.
• Negotiate contracts with hotels (working with IMN when applicable), partners, and other vendors

        relating to CADCA and Institute meetings and special events.

• Lead and support all CADCA staff in a collective effort to improve CADCA’s brand equity and

       position in the marketplace.

• Serve as editor and advisor on all CADCA external communications, support, coordinate and

       review the Chairman and the CEO’s public presentations.

• Serve as executive editor for Coalitions Online, Coalitions, and all CADCA publications.
• Lead cross-departmental web content development teams for cadca.org.
• Direct all marketing and promotion of CADCA projects, sponsored meetings, and special events.
• Direct production and design of all CADCA printed materials and marketing collateral.
• Direct evaluation and research of all CADCA-sponsored meetings and events – working in

       conjunction with the Evaluation & Research department.

• Act as team lead for developing content and programs for all CADCA-sponsored meetings

       and special events.

• Work cooperatively with Development on fundraising surrounding the Drug-Free Kids

       Campaign Awards Dinner.

• Direct partnership cultivation and relationship management for all CADCA-sponsored meetings

        and special events, working closely with Development.

• Coordinate CADCA staff participation as applicable for all CADCA-sponsored meetings and special

       events.

• Develop and cultivate relationships with key industry and federal partners.
• Work cooperatively with CADCA Executive Team members to achieve the organization’s goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to execute events and special projects.

Major skill areas include:

• A true team player with excellent people and problem-solving skills.
• Internally motivated and self-directed.
• Positive attitude and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional customer service skills, excellent computer, as well as analytical and organizational

       skills.

• Possess a high level of initiative, independent judgment, exemplary customer service,

       and communication skills (verbal and written), and the capacity to work well under pressure

       to produce a seamless event.

• Proven ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and demonstrate the ability to prioritize and meet or beat deadlines.
• Confidence and ability to think quickly and make good decisions under pressure.
• Demonstrated ability to interact well with internal and external clients, high level of diplomacy,

       and collaboration with key contacts in public health and substance misuse prevention,

       treatment, and recovery field.

• Broad knowledge of meetings and special events, excellent budgeting skills, attention to detail

       and time management skills, and strong organizational skills.

• Ability to lead projects, as well as work effectively and collaboratively as a member of a team.
• Results-oriented, organized, and professional.
• Dedication to detail is essential.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to write and speak effectively.
• Proven experience in best practices for meetings and events including, but not limited

       to, contract negotiation (hotels, convention centers, AV, general services contractors,

       catering, and other vendors), exhibitor and sponsor solicitation, and management.

Training and Credentials:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Ten years of work experience in related fields.
• Normal duty hours: 8:30 am – 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday, with flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.

About CADCA

Join a dynamic organization whose mission is to strengthen the capacity of community coalitions to create and maintain safe, healthy, and drug-free communities globally. This is accomplished by providing technical assistance and training, public policy advocacy, media strategies and marketing programs, training, and special events. We provide excellent medical, dental, and vision plans, generous time off, including holidays, and opportunities for growth and advancement. We offer a diverse workplace where we recognize each employee’s contribution to the organization’s overall success. That success is rooted in our commitment to developing our people by giving them the tools and resources to grow in their roles and prepare them for opportunities within the organization.

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