American Seed Trade Association - Senior Communication Leader

Full-Time • Alexandria, VA

Job Description

The American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) is seeking an experienced, strategic, and highly collaborative communications leader to guide the association's communications function and serve as a key advisor to the President & CEO and senior leadership team.

The title of Senior Director or Vice President will be determined based on the candidate's experience, qualifications, and demonstrated leadership capabilities. Regardless of title, this position will have significant responsibility for shaping and executing ASTA's strategic communications program and advancing the association's advocacy priorities, reputation, member value, and public profile.

The position will serve as a principal communications advisor to the President & CEO, Board of Directors, and senior leadership team. The successful candidate will develop and execute communications strategies that position ASTA as a leading and credible voice for the U.S. seed industry.

This is a strategic leadership role requiring strong judgment, political and policy awareness, exceptional communications skills, and the ability to anticipate emerging issues and opportunities. The successful candidate will help shape ASTA's organizational narrative, strengthen its public voice, and translate complex agricultural, policy, and industry issues into clear, compelling communications.

The position will also lead and further develop ASTA's communications function, ensuring that communications strategies, priorities, and deliverables are coordinated across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership

• Develop and lead ASTA's multi-year strategic communications strategy aligned with the association's strategic plan and advocacy priorities.

• Serve as a trusted strategic advisor to the President & CEO, Board, and senior leadership team.

• Anticipate emerging issues, opportunities, and reputational risks and develop proactive strategies.

• Help shape ASTA's organizational narrative, positioning, and public voice.

• Lead ASTA's communications team and ensure alignment of communications strategies, workflows, and deliverables across the organization.

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