{"id":74826,"date":"2021-07-09T14:38:27","date_gmt":"2021-07-09T14:38:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/narc.org\/?p=74826"},"modified":"2021-07-09T14:43:28","modified_gmt":"2021-07-09T14:43:28","slug":"narc-is-hiring-join-us-as-a-communications-membership-associate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/narc.org\/2021\/07\/09\/narc-is-hiring-join-us-as-a-communications-membership-associate\/","title":{"rendered":"NARC is Hiring! Join Us as a Communications & Membership Associate"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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The National Association of Regional Councils (NARC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit membership organization. NARC\u00a0serves as the national voice for regions, fostering regional solutions by advocating on behalf of and providing services to its membership.\u00a0<\/p>

NARC announces an opening for a Communications and Membership Associate in its Washington, DC office. The successful candidate will provide a combination of professional and administrative assistance to bring value to NARC\u2019s members through outreach and communications. The role includes interacting with members to understand the needs of each region; distributing two weekly newsletters; developing additional member communications; connecting members to NARC staff, services, and resources; assisting with planning and executing three conferences each year; and supporting programs and grant funded projects as required.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>

The successful candidate will:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>

  • Hold a bachelor\u2019s or master\u2019s degree and have experience in communications, planning, political science, public administration, or a related field.\u00a0<\/li>
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously and work well under pressure.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>
  • Set and manage priorities and deadlines for themselves and other staff members.\u00a0<\/li>
  • Excel in\u00a0oral and written\u00a0communications\u00a0and represent NARC in a professional manner.\u00a0<\/li>
  • Exhibit strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach.\u00a0<\/li>
  • Have a basic understanding of HTML and WordPress and experience with creative design tools.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>

    Primary duties and responsibilities:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>

    Communications\u00a0<\/p>

    • Manage NARC\u2019s online and social media presence; utilize the website, social media, and electronic communities to market NARC programs and content to member and non-member organizations.\u00a0<\/li>
    • Develop additional electronic communications, press releases, resources, research, and publications as needed.\u00a0<\/li>
    • Coordinate production and distribution of two weekly newsletters.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>
    • Facilitate peer-to-peer networking among the communications staff of member organizations.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>

      Conference Support\u00a0<\/p>

      • Develop conference marketing materials in coordination with staff and host member.\u00a0<\/li>
      • Coordinate conference preparation logistics including materials development and speaker needs.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>
      • Manage annual awards process including marketing, project reviews, and related materials.\u00a0<\/li>
      • Support conference sponsorship efforts, including developing sponsorship packets, securing sponsors, and working with sponsoring entities throughout the\u00a0process.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>

        Membership\u00a0<\/p>

        • Provide support to members through a variety of approaches, including orientations, surveys, member-only events, and leadership opportunities through board and committee participation.\u00a0<\/li>
        • Assist\u00a0in\u00a0developing\u00a0new tools for communication with and between members.\u00a0<\/li>
        • Develop membership recruitment materials, in coordination with other staff.\u00a0<\/li>
        • Coordinate annual leadership elections process including communicating to members, coordinating delegate documents, and tracking results.\u00a0<\/li>
        • Identify opportunities to provide support to members, including orientations, surveys, member-only events, and leadership opportunities through board and committee participation. Assist in developing new tools for communication with and between members.\u00a0<\/li>
        • Develop membership recruitment materials, in coordination with other staff.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>

          This role will also provide general office support as required.\u00a0<\/p>

          Current Organizational\u00a0Software\u00a0Tools<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>

          • Microsoft Office Suite\u00a0<\/li>
          • MailChimp\u00a0<\/li>
          • WordPress\u00a0<\/li>
          • Adobe Creative Suite\u00a0<\/li>
          • Google Forms\u00a0<\/li>
          • Naylor Association Solutions\u00a0<\/li>
          • Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn,\u00a0and\u00a0Google\u00a0Analytics\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>

            How to Apply:<\/strong><\/p>

            Qualified applicants should send a cover letter with salary requirements, resume, and brief (1-2 page) writing sample to\u00a0jobs@narc.org. Applications will be accepted until position is filled. For more information, please see www.narc.org. No calls please.<\/p>

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            Competitive\u00a0salary and full benefits package are available. Position reports to Executive\u00a0Director\u00a0<\/p>

            NARC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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