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Communications Specialist, Employment and Economic Opportunity
American Institutes for Research
USA (Remote)Full time$97K/yr – $102K/yr
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Communications Specialist, Employment and Economic Opportunity
USA (Remote)
$97K/yr – $102K/yrMid Level5+ years expFull time
Posted 3 days ago
Job Summary
Own the end-to-end execution of business development initiatives by translating strategy into actionable plans, coordinating outreach and event logistics, and measuring outcomes across external engagement and communications.
- Identify events and assets needed and drive production
- Coordinate with program leadership to balance proactive and responsive efforts
- Develop and execute outreach strategies aligned with priorities
Job Description
Responsibilities
- Translate business development strategies into actionable plans and deliverables, including identifying event opportunities for networking and thought leadership with targeted audiences.
- Develop and execute outreach strategies tied to business development priorities with a keen eye for brand positioning and messaging.
- Manage logistics for proactive business development efforts, including sponsorships, in-person and virtual events, email promotions, and social media campaigns.
- Support conference planning and external engagement activities, including preparing event agendas and presentations, coordinating promotional materials, and supporting staff participation.
- Identify event and outreach asset needs and coordinate their development and production.
- Coordinate with program leadership to balance proactive and responsive business development efforts, ensure timely follow-through on business development and communications activities, and establish processes to measure, track, and report on outcomes.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field; or Master's degree with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field.
- Experience supporting external clients, managing small teams, and working within a shared services model.
- Proficiency in using tools (like Google Analytics) to compile website performance and traffic metrics to generate robust analytics reports and inform strategy.
- Experience developing creative products (e.g., GIFs, video) using digital-first, accessible design principles.
- Proven track record of developing and implementing dissemination plans.
- Knowledge of business development strategy and proposal development.
Preferred
- Skilled in developing integrated communications strategies that support thought leadership and organizational visibility.
- Skilled in developing outreach campaigns, including social media and email promotions, digital marketing, and content development.
- Excellent time management skills and ability to handle multiple projects involving numerous changes simultaneously.
- Highly familiar with tools for building and analyzing social media outreach (LinkedIn, Facebook, X)
- Strong writing, editing, and presentation skills.
- Ability and interest in learning and using accessible communications technologies and content management systems such as Drupal.
- Ability to advise internal stakeholders and external clients on communications best practices.
American Institutes for Research
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Established in 1946, the American Institutes for Research (AIR) is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance both domestically and internationally in the areas of education, health, and the workforce.Our LinkedIn page and inbox are monitored Monday-Friday from 9 am-8 pm Eastern time. We strive to respond to page messages within 2 business days.
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