Job details
Salary $42,230 - $50,230 a year job type full-time number of hires for this role 1
Qualifications
Marketing & communications: 3 years (required)
Bachelor`s (preferred)
Full job description
We would love for you to be a part of the team at the texas academy of general dentistry (texas agd)The texas agd is a volunteer driven professional association dedicated to helping general dentists succeedRepresenting over 2800 members at the state level and eleven (11) local components around the state of texas, texas agd advances excellency in general dentistry by promoting and producing high quality continuing dental education as well as advocating on behalf of the general dentist.
The marketing & communication specialist is an essential position to the operations of the texas agd and is a versatile member of the entire teamThe expectation of the specialist is to be a highly energetic, self-motivated team player who will look for opportunities to seek excellence to help members and the team find successThe specialist is collaborative, communicative, respectful of different viewpoints, approachable and tactful.
Working independently, the specialist will position texas agd as the leading organization for general dentists and will create and maintain positive relationships on behalf of organization to all members, other shareholders, and the pressThe specialist will be able to showcase strengths by listening and translating projects into actionable deliverables.
This position will have the responsibility of implementing all texas agd and marketing and communications to members, leadership, and other staff membersIt is important that the specialist use good judgment in decisions that will affect the organization, the texas agd board of directors, the executive director and the membersThis position reports to the marketing manager or executive director.
Essential functions:
Marketing and communications
Develop, implement, and evaluate marketing and communications plan along with manager.
Implements and evaluates marketing strategies and make recommended adjustments with manager.
Builds brand strength through consistent and successful facilitation of internal and external communications.
Leads and creates the design, production, and distribution of all program promotions and copy through email blasts, social media, website, and print/electronic collateral, signage, newsletters, videos and periodicals.
Creates and implements promotional calendar for texas agd and components.
Evaluates effectiveness of promotional campaigns and recommends adjustments as neededIncludes evaluation of website analytics and constant contacts.
Creates, implements, and leads communication and public relations strategies, including social media strategies.
Cultivates and sustains positive relations with local, regional, and statewide media and community partners to establish and further develop texas agd as the voice of the general dentist.
Recommends and implements website changes with manager.
Manages branding and photo assets, making recommendations to make changes, purchase new photos, taking photos and video (at conferences) to add to photo catalog.
Coordinates stories and produces designs of texasgp publication along with manager and editor.
Coordinates, designs, and implements annual membership calendar.
Takes a proactive role with face to face or virtual membership social events and conferences to ensure success.
Administrative and additional duties
In conjunction with other team members, develops and coordinates marketing budget.
Develops, implements, and monitors systems and procedures necessary to the smooth operation of marketing functions.
Serves as a point of contact for incoming calls as needed to respond to member requests.
Keeps all marketing related electronic and print files organized.
Performs other administrative tasks and general office duties as assigned.
External relationships
As with all the staff positions at texas agd, this position requires a strong ability to represent the organization in a professional manner and communicate effectively with texas agd staff, members, leaders and other stakeholders.
Desired training & skills
College graduate preferably with a focus in public relations, marketing, or communications.
3-5 years of work experience in public relations, marketing, design, communications.
2-3 years of work experience at a non-profit professional association preferred.
At least 1 year of advanced working knowledge of graphic design, specifically in indesign, website design and maintenance.
Demonstrates an advanced working knowledge of microsoft office (word, excel, access, outlook, powerpoint, etc.) and adobe products.
Advanced working knowledge of managing online communication applications (constant contacts).
Knowledge of utilizing client based software system.
Advanced experience coordinating social media campaigns preferred.
Demonstrated advanced grammar, oral and written communication skills.
Excellent ability to proofread and make corrections.
Ability to work independently and in a team to maintain strategic direction of projects.
Strong ability to work effectively with members and staff; and must possess a service-oriented attitude.
Detail-oriented, with strong interpersonal, organizational, and time management skillsThis position requires multi-tasking in a fast paced environment.
Experience in hybrid remote work environment.
Employee must be able to lift up to (40) lbs.
Travel requirement: successful candidate will need to be available for occasional evening and weekend work and may travel up to 10% of the time.
This position is a hybrid remote position.
Hours: 41 hours/wk(average); 55+ hours/wk(peak conference week)
*this is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all roles and responsibilities and management has the right to change roles and responsibilities to meet the organizational needsSalary commensurate with experience and education.
Job type: full-time
Pay: $42,230.00 - $50,230.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to friday
Covid-19 considerations:
We continue to closely monitor the pandemicOur primary concern is always the safety and well-being of our staff and membersWe follow cdc guidance for vaccinated and unvaccinated people to provide the safest in-person gathering possible.
Education:
Bachelor`s (preferred)
Experience:
Design: 1 year (required)
Marketing & communications: 3 years (required)
Work location:
Multiple locations
Work remotely:
Yes
Work location: multiple locations
