Communications Manager

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications or related area. Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years communications experience in a complex, customer-service, and business-focused organization. Preference for association communications experience working with volunteer governance structures.
• Deep knowledge and understanding of communications and marketing practices including social media.
• Excellent writing/editing and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience managing, developing and overseeing the development and distribution of print and digital collateral including newsletters, brochures, websites, videos, podcasts and social media.
• A strong track record as an implementer who thrives on managing a variety of key initiatives concurrently.
• Strong project management skills including demonstrated ability to organize diverse types of work, shift gears quickly, and adapt to changing priorities and competing deadlines.
• Uses clear, concise, consistent, and tactful language, both oral and written, to communicate effectively with multiple audiences on a wide variety of issues.
• Exercises sound judgment with proven ability to resolve complex issues quickly and calmly through critical-thinking, analytical problem-solving, collaboration, and conflict management.
• Proven ability to function independently, knowing when to take an issue to the Deputy Executive Director or other staff for consideration.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality, using discretion and judgment in dealing with sensitive and controversial issues.
• Demonstrated ability to earn trust, respect and confidence of senior level executives, staff, and volunteer leaders.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with management, co-workers, representatives of external organizations, and the general public.
• Displays a demeanor that projects the premier image of AAHKS; demonstrates tact and diplomacy in dealing with people at all levels.
• Highly collaborative style; experience developing and implementing communications strategies.
• Relationship builder with the flexibility and finesse to "manage by influence".
• High energy, maturity, and leadership with the ability to serve as a unifying force and to position communications discussions at both the strategic and tactical levels.
• Sincere commitment to work collaboratively with all constituent groups, including staff, board members, volunteers, donors, program participants and other supporters.
• Self-starter, able to work independently, and entrepreneurial; enjoys creating and implementing new initiatives.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, website content management systems, email marketing software, social media apps, image editing, AP Style and HTML
• Experience with association management software.

Search Process:

AAHKS offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits that include PTO, medical, dental, long-term disability, and employer-matched retirement plan contributions. This search is being conducted by Tuft & Associates. To apply, please forward your resume electronically with cover letter in confidence to: Mary McMahon, Associate, Tuft & Associates, c/o cbabjak@tuftassoc.com; phone 312-642-8889.