Are you a high achieving communications professional with experience in the real estate industry or another professional trade association? Do you thrive in a self-led environment where you can concept and grow a communications plan that you then implement and refine as needed? Would you like to help drive engagement and build upon an established program with your expertise in putting new media to work effectively while still being grounded in the fundamentals of a solid communications skill set? We are looking for the right candidate to join our team and help lead the organization in fulfilling our mission.  

POSITION SUMMARY:
Create and implement a comprehensive strategic marketing and communications plan to further the association's mission and to increase awareness of its programs and policy work. Work collaboratively to convey the association's value proposition by guiding and executing communications and marketing strategies. Assist with efforts to provide ongoing information to members on key emerging issues facing the real estate industry. Manage the association's varied and integrated communications channels including web, email, social media, public and media relations, and marketing collateral.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Member Communications
• Develop, implement, and evaluate annual strategic marketing and communications plan
• Generate content for and maintain website
• Create email communications (weekly e-News, education marketing, etc.)
• Continuously measure the effectiveness of all communications activities
• Drive social media engagement (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube) through comprehensive digital and social media strategies
• Create and direct video production
Editorial
• Research and write content for web, email communications, and print
Marketing and Engagement
• Develop and implement marketing and communications plans for all DAAR courses, events, programs,
and initiatives
• Write creative briefs for graphic design needs and work collaboratively with freelance contractors (as needed)
• Implement sponsor advertising on web and in email communications
• Oversee brand standards ensuring all communications follow brand and style guidelines
• Prepare and distribute press releases to promote local market conditions, achievements (awards, appointments, public policy issues, etc.)
• Coordinate member surveys to analyze communications and association program needs.
• Serve as staff liaison for Awards, Community Services and Young Professionals Network Committees