POSITION

This position will work collaboratively with the Policy and Communications Director to develop engaging, interactive, and effective content for email, website, and social media channels. This person will seek out ways to incorporate video and interactive elements into messaging and proactively look to build engagement with INSA programs and services. The ideal candidate is personable, flexible, highly organized, possesses strong written and verbal communications skills as well as a strong understanding of marketing and communications fundamentals. This candidate should take pride in their work, be detail-oriented, be comfortable sharing creative ideas and be able to connect well with people and work in a highly collegial environment. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop email messages, website posts, and social media content that engage members and drive participation in programs and services.
• Create and deploy marketing emails and biweekly email newsletter.
• Build and develop partnerships with staff, interns, and volunteer leaders to develop messages that meet stakeholders’ needs and organizational goals.
• Maintain INSA website, ensuring current and accurate information about association programs, events, and initiatives.
• Update INSA Sponsorship Guide with sponsor logos, event descriptions, and sponsorship benefits.
• Create program visuals for email, web, and social and manage outside graphic design team.
• Develop engaging social media content, including conceiving of ideas, drafting copy, scheduling posts, and measuring effectiveness.
• Attend organizational programs (policy symposiums, networking events, council meetings) and share key highlights on social. Work with staff on after-action summaries for web and member messaging.
• Stay current on new communications/marketing tools.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or a similar field of study.
• 3-4 years marketing/communications experience; 1-2 years graphic design experience a plus.
• Excellent writing, editing, proofreading, and communications skills.
• Experience managing an organization’s social media presence a plus.
• Basic photography and video editing skills a plus.
• U.S. citizenship required.

DESIRED SKILLSET

• Able to maintain a sense of humor and remain highly motivated while working on multiple projects with competing deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills, patience, and ability to interface with a variety of people.
• Some knowledge of HTML and Sitefinity (or willingness to learn!)
• Understanding of visual design best practices and familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite/Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop, Canva, Illustrator) or willingness to learn!
• Some knowledge of broadcast email platforms (familiarity with MailChimp a plus!)
• Knowledge of Salesforce, GoToWebinar, and/or Cvent a plus
• Interest or experience in the intelligence and national security community or desire to learn

INSA offers competitive salaries and an excellent working environment and benefits, including a performance-based bonus, 100% of healthcare premiums, 401k, on-site gym, parking, and other benefits.

INSA is operating in a hybrid work model starting as of October 2021. (Approximately 50% in Arlington office, 50% remote work).

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@insaonline.org.