Marketing and Communications Manager at Dallas Fort Worth Association Executives | Illinois, USA | $54K/yr – $57K/yr

Dallas Fort Worth Association Executives

Marketing and Communications Manager

Illinois, USA (Hybrid)

$54K/yr – $57K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 3 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Lead multi-channel member communications and content operations, coordinating across departments to maintain timely, accurate messaging for healthcare professionals.

Content ownership: write and tailor newsletters, stories, and campaigns that prompt action and align with goals.
Collaborative content ops: align with Membership, Education, Business Development, Meetings to keep messages consistent and timely.
Outreach and multimedia: manage AARConnect postings, website content, and multimedia projects like video and podcasts.

Job Description

Build and support member e-newsletters, including AARC News, RC Buzz, Specialty Sections, Career News, and other emails as needed.
Write targeted content for news stories, emails, websites, marketing campaigns, and member communications that capture attention and inspire action.
Collaborate with Membership, Education, Business Development, Meetings, and other departments to ensure content is accurate, timely, consistent, and aligned with AARC goals.
Create and update outreach toolkits, email templates, marketing lists, reports, and campaign materials.
Post content and promotions in our online community AARConnect to engage members and share important announcements.
Assist with developing website content, including posting and editing stories, images, and general content.
Support multimedia projects, including video content development, podcast production, and promotion.
Help manage AARC awards programs, advertising deliverables, sponsor-related project details, and outside meeting exhibit coordination.
Track email performance, attend required meetings and events, and complete other duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, journalism, or a related field.
Three to five years of professional association or nonprofit experience required; healthcare organization experience preferred.
Creative thinker and strong writer with the ability to develop compelling, clear, and action-oriented content.
Practical understanding of communications and marketing best practices, AP style, brand standards, SEO, web publishing, and WordPress or similar platforms.
Strong project management, customer service, problem-solving, and organizational skills with keen attention to detail.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, adapt to change, take initiative, and collaborate across departments.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including SharePoint/OneDrive, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, AMS/CRM systems, simple video editing software, Asana or other project management tools, and Informz/Higher Logic or similar marketing email automation platforms are all a plus.
Healthcare organization experience preferred.

Paid time off includes ample vacation, sick, and personal hours plus 12 paid holidays.
Office closed between Christmas and New Year’s (paid time).
Medical, dental, and vision insurance with a substantial portion of the premium paid for by AARC.
Health Savings Account – AARC contributes half of the annual contribution limit.
401k plan including up to an 8% employer contribution.
Employer paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and Employee Assistance Program.
Tuition reimbursement.

Dallas Fort Worth Association Executives

Dallas/Ft. Worth Association Executives (DFWAE) serves the association community by promoting professionalism, encouraging leadership development and facilitating the exchange of ideas and information through quality programs and services.

Dallas, Texas, USA

3 employees

www.dfwae.org