Our company provides full-service management to trade and professional associations, as well as specialized services including non-profit financial management and event coordination. We are seeking a full-time Marketing & Communications Coordinator/Technical Writer to work alongside the Director of Communications and Marketing to help manage multiple association accounts.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop powerful messaging and brand consistency across all communications platforms including website, emails, videos, newsletters, campaign collateral, reports and social media.
• Develop and distribute content in alignment with strategic plan.
• Produce technically-driven articles and collateral; content development, copywriting and proofreading.
• Curate imagery that compliments and further expands messaging.
• Write and place industry articles for clients within trade publications.
• Manage Committee needs and execute monthly MarComm initiatives.
• Manage and schedule client social media accounts including Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.
• Manage e-blast campaigns, email distribution and CRM maintenance.
• Write and distribute press releases.
• Coordinate media requests.
• Maintain and update client websites (includes website optimization, ranking and keywords).
• Deliver monthly metrics for websites and digital campaigns.
• Layout, write and coordinate newsletters.
• Design marketing materials including ads, brochures, fliers, and signage.
• Identify and manage implementation of systems, processes, and procedures to ensure superior performance from the communications department.
• Research/employ new communications/marketing technologies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Requirements:

Education & Experience – College degree in Communications, Marketing or related field preferred. Minimum of two years of marketing/communications experience. Project management experience, preferably managing multiple clients and working with volunteers and non-profits a plus.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities –

• Demonstrated ability in technical writing and content creation.
• Experience/ability to write newsletter/trade magazine articles/press releases.
• Experience in media relations.
• Excellent editing and proofreading skills.
• Ability to analyze data to impact change.
• Experience using html/updating websites/managing CMS websites (specifically WordPress).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, and Excel. Technical competency in WordPress, Adobe Photoshop, HTML, JotForm and database management.
• Proficiency in using various social media platforms and social media management tools, including Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram and Hootsuite.
• Experience with email distribution platforms such as Constant Contact, Marketo, SurveyMonkey and MailChimp.
• Experience designing/sending/overseeing e-mail newsletters/announcements.
• Experience/ability to write newsletter/trade magazine articles/press releases.
• High degree of organization and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Exceptional customer service attitude. Possess a positive team-player attitude.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at once and move projects ahead efficiently in a deadline driven environment.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities under pressure.
• Occasional travel and evening/early morning meetings; must have the ability to lift 20 pounds and stand on your feet for full days, or longer, at 5-8 day conferences.

Preferred Skills – Knowledge of construction industry a plus.

Licenses – Valid motor vehicle operator’s license and the willingness/ability to use personal vehicle during the course of employment.

Travel – all staff who travel/attend meetings are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, in addition to following all safety protocols onsite and per state/local guidelines.

Job Location – This is predominantly a telecommuting position.

About the Company:

We are a growing Association Management Company in Forest Hill, MD, with opportunities for advancement and we promote a collaborative, team-oriented workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Our differences fuel excellence and we strive to create an environment where every individual is valued and feels empowered to bring their full, authentic self to work. Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Benefits:

Benefits include paid vacation and sick days, health insurance (employer pays 95% of premium for individual coverage), dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, retirement plan match, additional voluntary benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and professional development support.

Applying for this position:

Please provide a cover letter with salary requirements, when applying for this position.

No phone inquiries will be accepted.