Summary

Washington, DC based association management firm seeks highly motivated communications professionals to create and manage multi-format communications initiatives for various clients. 

The Associate is a strong communicator and will ensure efficient, effective communications for multiple clients that support the clients’ goals, while managing deadlines and paying close attention to detail. Friendly and flexible work environment.

Full time benefits include health, dental and short-term disability insurance, flextime, generous vacation policy, and 401K.

Submission

Submit cover letter, resume, via the online jobs board at https://amsamc.bamboohr.com/careers

Responsibilities

• Manages multiple clients and/or AMS projects (vendors, operation, calendar, etc.)
• Understands database, social media, CRM, and website management systems
• Manages client marketing plans and initiatives with little supervision
• Works with graphic designer to produce assets that meet the needs of communication campaigns
• Manages distribution and communications lists in client databases
• Manages client social media/marketing calendars and content production
• Supports development of clients’ communications and marketing strategies; is the point of contact for all client marketing initiatives
• Develops and maintains clients’ communications including coordination, implementation, and distribution of newsletters and recurring weekly alerts and promotional emails
• Develops and manages marketing collateral, writes, and edits communication materials
• Provides membership and event marketing content to drive member acquisition and event attendance
• Recommends and implements changes to new or existing standardized processes and procedures
• Conducts surveys and focus groups of members when appropriate to gauge member and prospective options

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• A minimum of three to five years’ experience in association/non-profit or applicable communication role; including content creation, communication campaign management, marketing, constituent management
• Demonstrates pro-active problem solving
• Has ability to work independently with minimal management oversight as needed
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written); strong copy writing and copy editing; outstanding customer service and ability to work with constituents and colleagues in person, on the phone and electronically
• Experience writing and designing marketing materials
• Experience in Communications in a variety of areas
• Extremely organized with strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment and able to manage multiple projects
• Ability to learn to write about new areas/industries quickly
• Ability to work both in a team environment and independently
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Proficient in working with an email communication program (i.e., Constant Contact)
• Proficient in social media platforms and tools (i.e., LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter)
• Proficient working with a web publishing platform (i.e., WordPress or similar)
• Familiarity with constituent databases (i.e., Salesforce)

Travel

This position will require 5-10% domestic travel throughout the year.

ADA Specifications

This is a largely sedentary position that requires the ability to speak, hear, see, and lift small objects up to 20 lbs.

About Association Management Strategies, Inc.

Association Management Companies, or AMCs, are for-profit businesses that manage associations to help them grow and prosper. They offer the expertise, staffing and resources that allow professional associations, trade groups, not-for-profits and philanthropic organizations to effectively manage day-to-day operations and advance their long-term goals. A career with AMS offers you the opportunity to manage your career path in a fast paced, hands-on, results-oriented environment. AMS is always on the lookout for talented professionals seeking the next exciting step in their careers. At AMS you will have the opportunity to work in multiple roles for multiple organizations (often simultaneously!) across a wide array of industries.

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