Membership and Communications Manager

Responsibilities
Membership
• Be a welcoming and informed resource for all membership-related issues
• Actively work to enhance membership recruitment and retention efforts
• Maintain and update member records through the AMS system
• Generate membership reports and gather membership data through the AMS system for recruitment and retention efforts
• Welcome new members with written personal communication and in newsletters
• With Executive Director and staff, formulate programs to recruit and maintain members, and participate in implementing ideas
• Collaborate with AIA National membership division staff to keep abreast of new programs and services and implement them for AIA Austin members, and update aiaaustin.org with membership information
• Strategize and execute efforts for continued benefits, recruitment, and retention of members
• Serve as the staff liaison for numerous AIA Austin Committees
• Other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities
Communications
• Produce weekly newsletter, Archi-Facts, and monthly newsletter, Point Perspective
• Update AIA Austin and Austin Foundation for Architecture social media accounts with relevant info, event information, and other topics of interest to members, allied members, and the general public
• Keep websites updated through extensive work in CMS platforms
• Create graphics for website, printed, and electronic use
• Create engaging social media campaigns and generate content for social media channels
• Collaborate with Executive Director to publicize Chapter events and programs, working with local and national media outlets
• Liaison to committees as needed

Requirements/Qualifications
• Experience using graphic design software, including InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
• Web editing experience, especially Drupal
• Extensive social media experience
• Marketing and/or membership association experience a plus
• Experience working with the media and/or public relations experience a plus
• Must be an excellent communicator, with great writing skills and the ability to interface with a variety of personalities
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, take responsibility for meeting deadlines, and be a skilled problem solver
• Not-for-profit experience a plus
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail are a must

Environment
Position requires frequent and regular computer and telephone use. Workplace is a smoke and drug-free environment. Equal opportunity employer. Hours are 8:30 to 6pm Monday – Thursday, and 8:30am to noon on Fridays, with some evening and weekend hours required.

To Apply
Applications must include cover letter describing interest in this position and resume including two professional references. Email to Ingrid@aiaaustin.org with Membership/Communications Manager in
email subject line. No phone calls will be accepted regarding this position.