Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required in communications, marketing, digital media or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive marketing experience – a plus if with a national association or in a nonprofit environment
• Experience with digital and social media content creation
• Outstanding written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong organizational, time management and multi-tasking abilities
• Proficiency with software including MS Office as well as project management tools, online marketing and CMS platforms
• Experience with webpage creation or maintenance and search engine optimization
• Some proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Illustrator, Premiere) or other graphic design software
• Fluency and execution with social media outreach, understanding of analytics, and content creation for social media platforms including, but not limited to, LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Hootsuite, etc.
  
  

Background requirements: 

• Demonstrated skills, knowledge, and experience in the creation and execution of marketing and communications campaigns and activities for national audiences
• Outstanding written and oral communications skills with the ability to convey information in an easy to understand, compelling, and engaging manner
• Excellent project and time management skills with the ability to multitask, shift priorities, and work in a deadline-oriented, fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal communications skills with the ability to work as part of team and collaborate and engage effectively with membership chapters, affiliates and partners

• Exercise good judgment and making sound decisions that demonstrate problem solving ability, adaptability and responsiveness to change
• Ability to think critically and analytically, and when needed, craft and execute strategic, rapid-response communications in a timely manner
• Understanding of the culture of scientific professionals and knowledge of STEM industries a significant asset

About AWIS: 
The Association for Women in Science (AWIS) is one of the largest multi-discipline organization for women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) dedicated to achieving equity and full participation of women in all disciplines and across all employment sectors. Our advocacy, scholarships and programs support more than 100,000 members, allies and supporters worldwide. Membership is open to any individual who supports the vision and mission of AWIS. Learn more at https://www.awis.org.

 Submit cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to Meredith Gibson at gibson@awis.org

 AWIS does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category including race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, promotion, compensation, termination, leaves of absence, training, development, and advancement. AWIS recognizes that we live and work in a diverse world and values the skills and abilities of employees from all cultural backgrounds and traditions.