Vice President, Communications

National Milk Producers Federation

. Set NMPF's strategic communications direction and forge a coherent organizational message across multiple channels and stakeholders .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeArlington • Virginia • United StatesLead💰 $150,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic communications, digital media strategy, and brand management, with a strong focus on stakeholder engagement and crisis communications. Proven ability to lead teams, manage organizational messaging, and navigate the legislative landscape in agriculture.

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Strategic Communications DirectionDigital Media StrategyCrisis Communications ResponseFederal Policy KnowledgeContent Development and Editing

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Hard Skills

CommunicationsJournalismContent DevelopmentWritingEditingProofreadingDigital Performance MetricsSocial Media ManagementOrganizational StrategyStakeholder Engagement

Soft Skills

Interpersonal ManagementAttention to DetailOrganizational SkillsClear CommunicationRelationship Building

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in CommunicationsMaster’s Degree in Communications (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

Agricultural PolicyDairy IndustryCapitol Hill ExperienceTrade Association ExperienceStakeholder Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Set NMPF's strategic communications direction and forge a coherent organizational message across multiple channels and stakeholders
Lead and coordinate cross-industry message alignment with dairy cooperatives and allied organizations
Set NMPF's digital and social media strategy and direct content planning and production
Define digital performance metrics, oversee tools, and report results to the President & CEO and senior leadership
Set NMPF's marketing and brand strategy to strengthen member value, support recruitment and retention, and build awareness
Ensure a consistent NMPF brand across affiliated entities and collaborations
Oversee editing and production of NMPF publications
Serve as a spokesperson and media relations contact in press inquiries, interviews, conferences, and public appearances
Lead outreach to dairy stakeholders beyond NMPF membership
Partner with departments to identify and promote departmental wins and member success stories
Lead crisis communications response with other dairy organizations
Advise the President & CEO on organizational positioning, reputation management, and public policy messaging
Direct the Communications team's staffing, workflow, and budget priorities
Perform other duties as assigned by the President & CEO

Requirements

What you’ll need

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 7 years of professional experience in communications, journalism, or a related field
Experience operating at the executive level, managing staff, advising senior leadership and contributing to organizational strategy
Exceptional knowledge of federal policy and the legislative and regulatory landscape in Washington, DC
Experience in dairy or agriculture a plus
Experience on Capitol Hill or at a trade association a plus
Experience in social media required
Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, or a related field.
Master’s degree a plus
Experience in content development, writing, editing and proofreading.
Experience in managing multiple priorities independently and in a team environment to achieve communications/marketing goals with varying deadlines and degrees of importance
Ability to build strong relationships and work with internal staff, stakeholders, and contracted vendors
Experience in collaborations with external industry stakeholders as primary organization representative
Ability to interact, engage confidently and communicate clearly and concisely with internal and external stakeholders
Knowledge of agricultural policy and the specific key players within agriculture a plus
Excellent organizational skills, interpersonal management skills and attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Familiarity with agriculture and/or the dairy industry and on-farm production strongly preferred
Some travel for industry-related events required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid position, 2 remote days per week
7.5 hour work day
Retirement benefits, 11% maximum contribution
Generous paid time off
Office closure between Christmas and New Year
Free Parking or Metro Benefits
Exceptional health, vision and dental benefits
Short-term, long-term, life and disability insurance
On-site gym