Director of Marketing and Communications

Arakelian Enterprises Inc; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Athens Services is seeking a Director, Marketing and Communications to lead day-to-day marketing and communications, shaping brand and stakeholder engagement across platforms. The role requires a strategic mindset, proven leadership, and the ability to execute integrated initiatives that elevate visibility.

Reporting to senior leadership, you will develop annual plans, manage a team, and oversee budgets, website, social media, and campaigns while collaborating with cross-functional teams to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, PR, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive marketing and communications experience, including 3+ years leading a team.
• Experience managing integrated marketing programs, brand standards, media relations, digital marketing, and internal/external communications.
• Proven ability to supervise, coach, and develop team members while managing multiple projects.
• Excellent writing, editing, presentation, and verbal communication skills with adaptable content for diverse audiences.
• Strong planning, project management, and analytical skills, including budget management and using performance data.
• Experience with digital and social platforms, website content, earned media, content development, and marketing analytics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement annual marketing and communications plans aligned with company priorities and strategic direction established by senior leadership.
• Manage and develop the marketing and communications team, setting priorities, assigning projects, and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality work.
• Establish and track KPIs for campaigns and communications initiatives, reporting results and recommending improvements to senior leadership.
• Maintain productive relationships with media contacts, industry stakeholders, community partners, and internal teams to support approved communications activities.
• Plan and deliver campaigns, content, and publicity initiatives that increase company visibility and support its reputation across traditional and digital channels.
• Maintain brand standards, messaging, and visual identity across marketing materials, presentations, digital platforms, and internal and external communications.
• Manage website content, social media, digital campaigns, and editorial calendars; use audience insights and performance data to improve engagement and effectiveness.
• Partner with government affairs, public policy, customer experience, operations, and other departments to develop accurate, consistent communications supporting business and community needs.
• Coordinate responses to media inquiries and support crisis and issues communications under the direction of senior leadership, escalating sensitive matters and obtaining required approvals.
• Coordinate marketing and communications support for industry events, conferences, and community engagements; represent the company as assigned.
• Manage assigned budgets, agencies, and vendors to deliver projects within agreed scope, timelines, and costs.

Skills

Brand management

Media relations

Digital marketing

Content creation

Team leadership

Communication skills

Analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, public relations, or related field

Job description

Summary Position Summary: Reporting to the Senior Executive Vice President, the Director, Marketing and Communications leads the day-to-day marketing and communications efforts for the organization. This role supports brand positioning, stakeholder engagement, and internal alignment through coordinated, results-driven marketing and communication initiatives. The Director oversees brand management, corporate communications, digital marketing, public relations, and internal communications, ensuring a cohesive voice across all platforms. This role partners closely with cross-functional leaders to align messaging with strategic priorities, enhance organizational visibility, and strengthen community and stakeholder relationships. The successful candidate will bring a strong background in strategic marketing and communications, demonstrated leadership experience, and a proven ability to execute integrated initiatives that elevate brand presence and support organizational growth.

Job Description Essential Job Functions:

• Develop and implement annual marketing and communications plans aligned with company priorities and strategic direction established by senior leadership.
• Manage and develop the marketing and communications team, setting priorities, assigning projects, and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality work.
• Establish and track KPIs for campaigns and communications initiatives, reporting results and recommending improvements to senior leadership.
• Maintain productive relationships with media contacts, industry stakeholders, community partners, and internal teams to support approved communications activities.
• Plan and deliver campaigns, content, and publicity initiatives that increase company visibility and support its reputation across traditional and digital channels.
• Maintain brand standards, messaging, and visual identity across marketing materials, presentations, digital platforms, and internal and external communications.
• Manage website content, social media, digital campaigns, and editorial calendars; use audience insights and performance data to improve engagement and effectiveness.
• Partner with government affairs, public policy, customer experience, operations, and other departments to develop accurate, consistent communications supporting business and community needs.
• Coordinate responses to media inquiries and support crisis and issues communications under the direction of senior leadership, escalating sensitive matters and obtaining required approvals.
• Coordinate marketing and communications support for industry events, conferences, and community engagements; represent the company as assigned.
• Manage assigned budgets, agencies, and vendors to deliver projects within agreed scope, timelines, and costs.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, public relations, or a related field.
• At least 8 years of progressive marketing and communications experience, including at least 3 years managing a team or marketing and communications function.
• Demonstrated experience managing integrated marketing programs, brand standards, media relations, digital marketing, and internal and external communications.
• Proven ability to supervise, coach, and develop team members while managing multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Excellent writing, editing, presentation, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt content for employees, customers, community partners, and other stakeholders.
• Strong planning, project management, and analytical skills, including experience managing budgets and using performance data to improve results.
• Working knowledge of digital and social platforms, website content management, earned media, content development, and marketing analytics.
• Experience supporting corporate reputation management, media responses, and sensitive or crisis communications in partnership with senior leadership.
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills, with sound judgment and the ability to work effectively across departments.
• Experience in environmental services, waste and recycling, or a related service-based industry is preferred.

Base Salary - $170k - $200k + Bonus & Package

Physical/Environmental Demands:

Physical: Driving, seeing, & hearing continuously. Oral/Written communication, analytical abilities, calculating, problem solving continuously. Walking, standing, & sitting frequently. Reaching, crouching, stooping, bending, & lifting less than or equal to 50 Lbs. occasionally. Eye/hand coordination continuously. Fingering (typing, picking), holding (grasping), feet (foot pedals), wrist motion (flexion/rotation) frequently. undefined Environmental: Exposure to dust, smoke, fumes, odors, grease, oil, noise, chemicals frequently. Exposure to outside elements (hot/cold/rain conditions) frequently. Walking on potential slippery surfaces occasionally. Works inside and outside.

Athens will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and any other applicable state, federal or local laws.

EEO/M/F/disability/veteran Benefits:

Competitive wages Comprehensive benefit package Medical, Dental, Vision 401K Life Insurance Paid Vacation and Sick Time Career plan Recognition programs Professional development learning An exceptional work environment Athens will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and any other applicable state, federal or local laws.

Athens Services is a local, family-owned waste collection and recycling company that has been a fixture in the greater Los Angeles community for the past 60 years. We provide innovative, consistent, and quality environmental services to our more than 250,000 customers in the 50+ communities we serve. Through reuse, recycling, and composting, Athens diverts valuable resources from landfills.