Responsibilities

• Manage RISE member communications and develop RISE's content strategy, including RISE's editorial calendar, in alignment with RISE's strategic and tactical plans. The communication channels include email distributions, member webinars, website, reports, in-person speaking engagements, LinkedIn, and more.
• Manage member communications projects and events, including budget development, timelines, and production in coordination with RISE consultants.
• Collaborate with the Vice President of Public Affairs on overarching communications strategy and execution.
• Manage RISE's membership development and retention programs and serve as the first contact for member inquiries and needs.
• Serve as staff liaison to the association’s Programs & Membership Committee, and other project or work groups as necessary, providing regular updates and support.
• Cultivate meaningful member relationships and facilitate deepening involvement in the organization by acting as a connector and by providing support to other departments within the association.
• Lead program and event sponsorship solicitation and fulfillment, ensure timely outreach and sponsor recognition, and track progress against defined annual sponsorship goals.
• In addition, this position will lead the production and the successful delivery of RISE events.

Requirements

• Full-time position
• In-office presence at RISE headquarters at least three days a week
• Travel approximately 30 percent of the time
• Based at Arlington, Virginia