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Director of Communications

Greater Dubuque Development Corporation

1 Positions

ID: 1799

Posted On 11/24/2021

Job Overview

SUMMARY:  The Director of Communications is responsible for creating and directing Greater Dubuque Development’s internal and external communications. 

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Design and produce all communications and marketing materials including promotional campaigns, brochures, annual reports, monthly newsletters, postings on social media, press releases, board reports, presentations and proposals for both Greater Dubuque and AccessDubuqueJobs.com.
  • Manage Greater Dubuque’s online presence through website design, content management, updates, and search engine optimization.
  • Imagine, develop, schedule and evaluate marketing campaigns that can include print, digital, outdoor advertising, events, and social media.
  • Work closely with all staff to create content for the pillars of Greater Dubuque’s work which include Business Services, Workforce Solutions, and Strategic Initiatives.
  • Work closely with the regional real estate community, private developers and the public sector to post available properties on the Location One Information System (LOIS).
  • Act as the principle contact and maintain relationships with regional and outside vendors that can assist in marketing activities.
  • Research, analyze and present demographic and marketing analytics data to Greater Dubuque staff, clients and partners.
  • Assist in the crafting of speeches, awards applications and presentations for staff, clients and partners.
  • Provide administrative support including answering phones, greeting guests and assisting with conference room use as needed.
  • Complete all other duties as assigned by the Vice President of Operations and President.

 

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, the individual in this position must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skills and ability required.

 

Education/Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in related field. Prefer 5 years’ experience in communications, marketing, journalism or advertising. 
  • Excellent journalistic skills, layout and design capabilities.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Excellent computer skills; must be adaptable to new technology with a working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud products (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat), Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MailChimp/Constant Contact, GIS, and Web Design.
  • Proven ability to coordinate multiple projects at once.
  • Prefer experience with photography and/or videography.
  • Equally able to take direction, work in teams, or work independently.

 

Language/Communication Skills:

  • Must have exceptional writing ability with proven success in creating content for a variety of applications.
  • Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors, client, partners and the general public.
  • Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and articles.

Primary Contact

9062

Karen Kluesner

VP of Operations, Operations

563-557-9049

Phone

Phone

Phone

Fax

karenk@greaterdubuque.org

Email

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Job Details

Categories

Advertising/Marketing/Public Relations
Management/Executive

Location

Dubuque, IA

Shift

First Shift

Job Type

Employee

Full/Part

Full Time

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays

Company ID

1052

Job REQ #

# Positions

1

Start Date

20211124

End Date

20220217

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Greater Dubuque Development Corporation

About the Company

Our region’s economic success is dependent on three areas of focus—priorities that are critical to shaping and advancing our community:

  • Business Services: Our Business Services team specializes in the most important aspect of our work—helping established and new regional businesses prosper. We invest time in understanding employers’ challenges and needs, using that knowledge to create customized solutions for financing, training, and expansion.
  • Workforce Solutions: Finding, retaining, and creating qualified talent is a universal objective. Our Workforce Solutions team equips Greater Dubuque-area businesses with the tools necessary to achieve that objective. From business-focused resources and guidance to employee-focused tools and services—the team delivers solutions to meet workforce needs.
  • Community Development: Achievements in energy conservation, the creation of renewable energy, broadband technology, air quality improvement, and infrastructure expansion exemplifies Greater Dubuque Development’s commitment to sustainability and economic growth.

In the simplest terms, our work is supporting and growing our business community and their workforce while improving our quality of life. Together with our partners, we continue to drive the positive change that makes the Greater Dubuque area a region of choice.