Communications & Marketing Assistant

District of Columbia, USA (Hybrid)

$28/hr – $32/hrEntry LevelFull time

Posted 4 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own and support APSA’s marketing and communications execution across digital, print, and events, coordinating materials, social media, newsletters, and email campaigns while partnering with stakeholders.

  • Lead content development and coordination for campaigns and materials
  • Track social media and email performance metrics to inform strategy

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Assist in the execution of marketing and communications strategies and plans that support the organization’s mission and objectives
  • In coordination with the Senior Director, Communications and Marketing, develop, update and proof marketing and communication materials across the association (i.e. Annual meeting programming, member guides and packets, staff business cards and learning tools, etc.)
  • In coordination with Communications and Development staff, support marketing, promotion, and development efforts for a range of initiatives including workshops, scholarships, awards, and grants
  • Assist with managing social media promotions and communications across multiple platforms
  • Monitor social media channels and develop content for social media for review by Senior Director, including drafting messages and creating graphics
  • Support the publishing of the APSA member newsletter by assisting with composing, designing, and curating news
  • Support the email marketing efforts of the association, including assisting with managing advertising email inquiries and publication advertisements
  • Prepare reports on social media metrics and email campaign performance
  • Assist teams in updating content on APSA’s websites via WordPress sites
  • Provide general administrative support to Communications team as needed

Requirements

  • Experience with digital marketing management tools: Hootsuite, Sprout Social
  • Experience with design software: Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva
  • Knowledge of social media platforms such as but not limited to Twitter/X, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, Bluesky
  • Excellent communication, writing, editing, and proofreading skills
  • Well-organized and pays attention to detail with the capacity to manage multiple projects with initiative
  • Ability to work independently or as part of a team
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Teams, etc.)

Benefits

  • APSA offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes substantial employer contributions towards medical, dental and vision plans for employees, dependents and spouses/domestic partners, disability and life insurance, paid family and medical leave, a 35-hour work week, a hybrid work environment, professional development and public transportation stipends, a 403(b) retirement plan with a generous employer contribution, and robust time off policies, including paid time off for the week between Christmas and New Years.
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AMERICAN POLITICAL SCIENCE ASSOCIATION

The American Political Science Association (APSA), founded in 1903, is the leading professional organization for the study of political science and serves more than 15,000 members in over 80 countries. With a range of programs and services for individuals, departments and institutions, APSA brings together political scientists from all fields of inquiry, regions, and occupational endeavors within and outside academe in order to expand awareness and understanding of politics.Our mission is to support excellence in scholarship and teaching and informed discourse about politics, policy and civic participation. The Association promotes a lively, diverse community of scholars, teachers, students, and practitioners who bring wide-ranging interests, methodologies, and perspectives to the analysis and conduct of government and politics.

Founded in 1903
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
147 employees (14 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
174.9K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$25
Traffic Source Mix
Search
48.2%
Direct
40%
Referral
6.1%
Social
2.5%
Paid
0.1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~147

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
14 (10% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

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