Communications Associate

The Communications Associate will play a vital role in the growth and strategy of Alpha Epsilon Pi (AEPi). As AEPi’s Communications Associate, you’ll have the unique opportunity to help position the organization using a variety of mediums including social media channels, the website, emails, and more. This position reports to the Director of Marketing & Communications, and collaborates closely with the departments within AEPi and the AEPi Foundation. The Communications Associate will serve as a key member of the marketing and communications team - proposing, supporting, and developing content including videos, blogs, e-newsletters, emails, and printed materials, as needed. This is a remote position, with slight preference given to Chicago area applicants.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design and coordinate internal and external communications, including weekly articles, monthly newsletters, email marketing, social media, and event media
• Create timely and appropriate content for AEPi’s social media channels, and liaise with the various departments to ensure appropriate messaging and tone
• Oversee the various social media accounts for the fraternity including managing interactions with followers, designing graphics, and establishing a social media calendar.
• Balance proactive management of marketing and communication efforts with more urgent pivots to address real-time developments
• Assist with management of aepi.org
• Ensure branding standards are consistent across all material
• Edit digital content including photos, videos, and other promotional materials
• Maintain and utilize digital image/photo archive

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent oral and written communicator, with fluency in written and spoken English
• Proficient in editing and proofreading
• Highly organized, with attention to detail
• Ability to work on multiple assignments, independently or as a member of a team
• Strategic thinker and a self-starter who can manage projects to completion
• Experience designing and implementing successful messaging and marketing campaigns using paid, earned, and social media
• Experience creating content for social media
• Ability to make independent and accurate decisions with tact and diplomacy
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, ActiveCampaign, WordPress, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, public relations, journalism, or a related field
• 1-3 years experience in communications, marketing, or public relations, preferably for nonprofit or fraternity organizations