Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Department Operations
• - Serve as a trusted second-in-command to the Director of Marketing, advancing high-priority initiatives and ensuring continuity of leadership.
• - Support execution of AUSA's marketing strategy and organizational priorities.
• - Provide brand stewardship and ensure consistency with AUSA's style, voice, and visual standards.
• - Prioritize incoming requests and allocate team resources based on strategic impact, deadlines, and capacity.
• - Respond quickly to emerging priorities and high-visibility initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
• - Ensure projects are executed on time and to a high standard.
• Growth Marketing & Paid Media
• - Generate and lead new campaign ideas, promotional strategies, and audience growth initiatives aligned with AUSA priorities and emerging opportunities.
• Program Promotion & Audience Development

Requirements

• Degree in marketing, communications, business, or related field. Familiarity with the Army community, defense environment, or mission-driven membership organizations preferred.
• 5–7 years of progressive experience in integrated marketing, growth marketing, communications, or related roles.
• Proven ability to lead independent initiatives and exercise sound judgment in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of paid media, email marketing, campaign analytics, and audience growth strategies.
• Experience with content marketing, messaging development, and multichannel campaign execution.
• Strong creative judgment with the ability to evaluate design work and provide constructive feedback aligned with brand and campaign goals.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, stakeholders, and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage projects through others, and drive accountability.
• Proven organizational skills with strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to influence cross-functional partners and communicate effectively with senior leadership.