Marketing Communications Specialist

Our client, a non‑profit in Austin, is currently seeking candidates for a Communications and Marketing Specialist contract. Ideal candidates for this role will have experience in marketing, graphic design/layouts, web maintenance, social media/content development. Responsibility Maintain and update the Association website Provide writing and editing support for all outbound member communication, including all promotional materials and website content Review and edit all Association materials for marketing effectiveness, cross‑selling implications, and adherence to brand guidelines Develop and manage a comprehensive Association social media strategy Strategically schedule messages to members Collaborate with staff members to execute effective marketing pieces Create advertisements and collateral for external outreach efforts Work closely with Executive Director for special communication as needed Issue press releases for Association news and calls to action as needed Manage the process necessary to create and distribute the monthly e‑newsletter Solicit bids, ensure timely and cost‑effective out‑of‑office printing, and maintain relationships with print shops and mail houses for any paper communications Assist meeting staff with the design of conference signage and collateral, keeping in mind contracted decoration specifications Assist with event preparation and provide on‑site support for annual conference as needed Qualifications Ability to effectively work under tight deadlines and manage projects independently Ability to work independently or as a team member with multiple tasks at hand and with set timeframes A minimum of 3-5 years of marketing, web and/or print design experience Experience working with content management systems, social media and mobile applications Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Contract Job function Marketing Non‑profit Organizations #J-18808-Ljbffr