Membership Committee: Marketing Support

HighEdWeb strives to recruit new members — and keep existing members informed of benefits and services. This position helps fulfill this need by implementing email and social campaigns, updating the website and developing publications.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Membership Committee chair and members to determine the best marketing and communication activities to help achieve Association goals.
• Implements email and social media campaigns, edits the membership website and develops printed publications — with support from designers, video editors and writers.
• Contributes to the editorial content calendar as a way to coordinate with other committees.
• Submit membership content for the monthly Association newsletter.
• Attend all committee meetings and provide insight into how best the committee can collaborate to promote opportunities and initiatives for the Association.
• Serve as a liaison to the Marketing and Communications Committee and actively attend their meetings.
• Facilitate an environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.

Qualifications

Required

• Membership in the association, which can be fulfilled at application. (Free general membership for higher education professionals would meet this requirement.)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience as a marketing, social media, or communications coordinator for an organization or business.
• Understanding of organizational branding and how best to communicate ideas and initiatives.
• Ability to adhere to deadlines.

Preferred

• Work experience in a marketing, communications, or public relations environment.
• Ability to produce content, strategies and social media posts.
• Ability to work with project management/team communication platforms such as Slack, Clickup, etc.
• Google Drive proficiency.
• Proficiency with email marketing software or CRM systems.

Estimated time commitment

• Volunteers should attend monthly virtual committee meetings. 
• The time commitment for this position varies from 4-8 hours per month.

Length of appointment

2 years, with option to renew for up to 3 consecutive terms

Growth opportunities

By serving as Slack Community Manager, you will gain:

• Experience working on the organization’s newsletter.
• Building up the HighEdWeb Brand and Strategic Initiatives 
• Experience building relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• A broader network of contacts that can help positively influence your career.
• Experience serving on an committee for the association
• Access to HighEdWeb volunteer rewards

Conference attendance

Annual/regional conference attendance isn’t required/expected. Conference registration isn’t waived for this position.

How to Apply

To apply, select the following Apply for Job button, then use the supplied link. You will be taken to your Volunteer Profile form. Update your profile to include your interest in this position and your related qualifications.