Communications Specialist, Employment and Economic Opportunity

About the Role:

• Translate business development strategies into actionable plans and deliverables, including identifying event opportunities for networking and thought leadership.
• 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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 and ensure timely follow-through.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field (Master's with 4 years).
• Experience supporting external clients, managing small teams, and working within a shared services model.
• Proficiency in tools like Google Analytics for compiling website performance metrics and generating analytics reports.

Why Join AIR:

• Work for a nonpartisan, mission-driven organization focused on social science research and technical assistance.
• Enjoy remote work flexibility within the United States.
• Competitive annual salary range of $96,650 - $102,000.