American Mathematical Society
Marketing Communications Specialist
American Mathematical Society, Providence, Rhode Island, us, 02912
POSITION: Marketing Communications Specialist
LOCATION: Providence Rhode Island
ABOUT THE AMERICAN MATHEMATICAL SOCIETY
The American Mathematical Society (AMS), founded in 1888, is a non-profit membership organization that is dedicated to advancing research and connecting the diverse global mathematical community through our publications, meetings and conferences, MathSciNet, professional services, advocacy, and awareness programs. The AMS has 30,000 members worldwide and offices in Rhode Island, Michigan, and Washington, DC.
WHY WORK AT THE AMS
At the AMS we value excellence, inclusivity and teamwork. We work at the forefront of advancing and connecting the diverse mathematical community worldwide, and we are seeking curious, innovative, collaborative individuals to join our team.Excellent work-life balance with potential for hybrid workGenerous benefit offerings including:
9.5% employer contribution to 403(a) Retirement Plan100% employer-paid Life, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability InsuranceMedical and dental coverage with employer cost shareVoluntary vision, Life/AD&D, and Long-term Care Insurance available through payroll deduction
12 paid holidaysGenerous paid time offTechnology equipment reimbursement for applicable rolesTuition reimbursementCommitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and a welcoming environmentSUMMARY:
As a member of the Communications and Marketing team, work with AMS departments to develop, execute, and manage strategic marketing plans that inform, educate, or persuade audiences about AMS activities and offerings, including content production and development, and branding across all platforms. Oversee the creation, coordination, and scheduling of posts on social platforms to build relationships with potential and existing customers. Monitor and maintain social platforms. Guide colleagues on best practices in marketing and communications. Serve as backup for communications and marketing team members.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
In a coordinated way, develop and execute integrated marketing communications campaigns to promote AMS activities and offeringsCollaborate to produce creative content for marketing and promotion campaignsGuide colleagues on best practices in marketing and communicationsCoordinate, post, and schedule content on social platformsWrite, edit, and publish posts to AMS platformsActively search for interesting user-generated content to share effectivelyEvaluate and measure content successMonitor social media trends and provide advice on emerging platformsServe as backup for communications and marketing team membersSupport management of AMS outreach activitiesHelp with ad hoc special projects, as neededINTERNAL AND EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS:
A high degree of professionalism is required in dealing with both internal and external relationships.
Internal relationships include collaborating with staff throughout the Society and with officers and volunteers; attending certain Society events, possibly including some committee meetings, as assigned.External relationships may include various AMS constituents: members, partners, customers, and vendors; counterparts at sister societies and other organizations; members of the mathematical, academic, and broader scientific community.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This individual may oversee the work of interns.QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Bachelor’s degree, with 3+ years of experience as a digital content specialist or marketing strategistAt least 2 years’ experience in a creative environmentBackground in developing content for social mediaExperience collaborating with clients to develop communications projects from concept to completionExperience helping internal colleagues make strategic content decisionsExperience applying best practices and brand standards to projects, processes, and productsExperience with SEO and web traffic metricsAbility to work both independently and in a collaborative environmentAdept at consensus-buildingExperience capturing images and video for use in digital storytellingAble to communicate effectively with non-technical staffATTRIBUTES AND COMPETENCIES:
The following attributes and competencies are indicators of the skills and/or behaviors necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of the position:
Demonstrates understanding of organization’s mission, structure, culture, and constituenciesDemonstrates knowledge of own department’s work activities and mission; understands how own job impacts work of departmentResponds positively to changes in the organization and the workplaceDemonstrates flexibility in responding to work demandsDemonstrates and communicates respect for the opinions and beliefs of other people at all levels and fosters a climate of mutual respectPlans and organizes work effectivelyAccepts accountability for job performance and resultsWorks effectively with others in a variety of settingsUses communication tools effectively (e.g., presentation, verbal, writing, relationship building, negotiating, listening) to meet needs of audience and/or situationMaintains professional composure in challenging situationsExercises discretion in identifying, managing, and safeguarding confidential informationAddresses issues constructively, building cooperative relationships within and across departmentsReceptive to feedback and willing to try different approaches to achieve the best resultsPHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Duties performed cause light fatigue of eyes, fingers, or other faculties due to extended periods of standing, sitting, or repetitive motionDexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other devicesDuties at meetings and conferences require extended periods of standing and walkingWORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Typical office environmentClimate-controlledMinimal noisePerforming primarily sedentary work with limited physical exertion and lifting up to 25 lbsThis position requires an individual who is highly creative. They will be required to work through demanding design challenges on their own and with the benefit of input from others. The department requires people with a desire to work in a fast paced, rapidly changing environment and participate in a team settingExtended work hours may be required in the office to meet project deadlines, resolve unexpected problemsSome travel may be required for the purpose of supporting the AMS and for off-site professional developmentThis position is required to be in-office with hybrid potential
Affirmative Action/EEO Statement
The American Mathematical Society is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The AMS supports equality of opportunity and treatment for all individuals, regardless of sex, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion or religious belief, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability status, economic background, veteran, or immigration status, or any other social or physical component of their identity.
Other duties disclaimer:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. It is not intended as an employment contract.
LOCATION: Providence Rhode Island
ABOUT THE AMERICAN MATHEMATICAL SOCIETY
The American Mathematical Society (AMS), founded in 1888, is a non-profit membership organization that is dedicated to advancing research and connecting the diverse global mathematical community through our publications, meetings and conferences, MathSciNet, professional services, advocacy, and awareness programs. The AMS has 30,000 members worldwide and offices in Rhode Island, Michigan, and Washington, DC.
WHY WORK AT THE AMS
At the AMS we value excellence, inclusivity and teamwork. We work at the forefront of advancing and connecting the diverse mathematical community worldwide, and we are seeking curious, innovative, collaborative individuals to join our team.Excellent work-life balance with potential for hybrid workGenerous benefit offerings including:
9.5% employer contribution to 403(a) Retirement Plan100% employer-paid Life, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability InsuranceMedical and dental coverage with employer cost shareVoluntary vision, Life/AD&D, and Long-term Care Insurance available through payroll deduction
12 paid holidaysGenerous paid time offTechnology equipment reimbursement for applicable rolesTuition reimbursementCommitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and a welcoming environmentSUMMARY:
As a member of the Communications and Marketing team, work with AMS departments to develop, execute, and manage strategic marketing plans that inform, educate, or persuade audiences about AMS activities and offerings, including content production and development, and branding across all platforms. Oversee the creation, coordination, and scheduling of posts on social platforms to build relationships with potential and existing customers. Monitor and maintain social platforms. Guide colleagues on best practices in marketing and communications. Serve as backup for communications and marketing team members.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
In a coordinated way, develop and execute integrated marketing communications campaigns to promote AMS activities and offeringsCollaborate to produce creative content for marketing and promotion campaignsGuide colleagues on best practices in marketing and communicationsCoordinate, post, and schedule content on social platformsWrite, edit, and publish posts to AMS platformsActively search for interesting user-generated content to share effectivelyEvaluate and measure content successMonitor social media trends and provide advice on emerging platformsServe as backup for communications and marketing team membersSupport management of AMS outreach activitiesHelp with ad hoc special projects, as neededINTERNAL AND EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS:
A high degree of professionalism is required in dealing with both internal and external relationships.
Internal relationships include collaborating with staff throughout the Society and with officers and volunteers; attending certain Society events, possibly including some committee meetings, as assigned.External relationships may include various AMS constituents: members, partners, customers, and vendors; counterparts at sister societies and other organizations; members of the mathematical, academic, and broader scientific community.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This individual may oversee the work of interns.QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Bachelor’s degree, with 3+ years of experience as a digital content specialist or marketing strategistAt least 2 years’ experience in a creative environmentBackground in developing content for social mediaExperience collaborating with clients to develop communications projects from concept to completionExperience helping internal colleagues make strategic content decisionsExperience applying best practices and brand standards to projects, processes, and productsExperience with SEO and web traffic metricsAbility to work both independently and in a collaborative environmentAdept at consensus-buildingExperience capturing images and video for use in digital storytellingAble to communicate effectively with non-technical staffATTRIBUTES AND COMPETENCIES:
The following attributes and competencies are indicators of the skills and/or behaviors necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of the position:
Demonstrates understanding of organization’s mission, structure, culture, and constituenciesDemonstrates knowledge of own department’s work activities and mission; understands how own job impacts work of departmentResponds positively to changes in the organization and the workplaceDemonstrates flexibility in responding to work demandsDemonstrates and communicates respect for the opinions and beliefs of other people at all levels and fosters a climate of mutual respectPlans and organizes work effectivelyAccepts accountability for job performance and resultsWorks effectively with others in a variety of settingsUses communication tools effectively (e.g., presentation, verbal, writing, relationship building, negotiating, listening) to meet needs of audience and/or situationMaintains professional composure in challenging situationsExercises discretion in identifying, managing, and safeguarding confidential informationAddresses issues constructively, building cooperative relationships within and across departmentsReceptive to feedback and willing to try different approaches to achieve the best resultsPHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Duties performed cause light fatigue of eyes, fingers, or other faculties due to extended periods of standing, sitting, or repetitive motionDexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other devicesDuties at meetings and conferences require extended periods of standing and walkingWORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Typical office environmentClimate-controlledMinimal noisePerforming primarily sedentary work with limited physical exertion and lifting up to 25 lbsThis position requires an individual who is highly creative. They will be required to work through demanding design challenges on their own and with the benefit of input from others. The department requires people with a desire to work in a fast paced, rapidly changing environment and participate in a team settingExtended work hours may be required in the office to meet project deadlines, resolve unexpected problemsSome travel may be required for the purpose of supporting the AMS and for off-site professional developmentThis position is required to be in-office with hybrid potential
Affirmative Action/EEO Statement
The American Mathematical Society is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The AMS supports equality of opportunity and treatment for all individuals, regardless of sex, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion or religious belief, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability status, economic background, veteran, or immigration status, or any other social or physical component of their identity.
Other duties disclaimer:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. It is not intended as an employment contract.