Membership and Communications Specialist, Core

About the position

The American Library Association (ALA) is the foremost national association for libraries and information centers in the world, delivering pragmatic solutions to pressing issues such as expanding economic opportunity, advancing education, and learning in the global economy, and strengthening public interest information policies such as telecommunications, copyright, access to government information, funding, privacy, and free speech. ALA seeks a Membership and Communications Specialist to support one division: Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures.

Responsibilities

• Promoting division member recruitment and engagement through strategic outreach and communication.
• Producing marketing and communications content for Core, including press releases, marketing flyers and brochures, email communications and other promotional materials.
• Managing the divisions' social media presence.
• Managing the awards program and Interest Group week.
• Providing staff leadership to select member committees and cohorts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications or related field.
• 5-7 years working in a nonprofit, association, library, or related professional setting that can provide insight into members' needs.
• Proficient with social media platforms and applications.
• Intermediate to advance proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of HTML, CSS, Drupal are a plus.
• Some travel required (1-3 times a year).

Benefits

• Flexible work schedules
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Generous paid vacation
• Retirement annuity
• 35-hour work week
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)