Marketing and Communications Manager

AARC is the premier professional association supporting more than 41,000 respiratory therapists nationwide. Founded in 1947, we are a mission-driven organization committed to advancing respiratory care through education, advocacy, research, and professional development.

About the role

Support campaigns, digital content, member communications, multimedia projects, awards programs, and analytics that promote AARC, its educational products, meetings, and the respiratory care profession.

Responsibilities

• Build and support member e-newsletters, including AARC News, RC Buzz, Specialty Sections, Career News, and other emails as needed.
• Write targeted content for news stories, emails, websites, marketing campaigns, and member communications that capture attention and inspire action.
• Collaborate with Membership, Education, Business Development, Meetings, and other departments to ensure content is accurate, timely, consistent, and aligned with AARC goals.
• Create and update outreach toolkits, email templates, marketing lists, reports, and campaign materials.
• Post content and promotions in our online community AARConnect to engage members and share important announcements.
• Assist with developing website content, including posting and editing stories, images, and general content.
• Support multimedia projects, including video content development, podcast production, and promotion.
• Help manage AARC awards programs, advertising deliverables, sponsor-related project details, and outside meeting exhibit coordination.
• Track email performance, attend required meetings and events, and complete other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, journalism, or a related field.
• Three to five years of professional association or nonprofit experience required; healthcare organization experience preferred.
• Creative thinker and strong writer with the ability to develop compelling, clear, and action-oriented content.
• Practical understanding of communications and marketing best practices, AP style, brand standards, SEO, web publishing, and WordPress or similar platforms.
• Strong project management, customer service, problem-solving, and organizational skills with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, adapt to change, take initiative, and collaborate across departments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including SharePoint/OneDrive, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, AMS/CRM systems, simple video editing software, Asana or other project management tools, and Informz/Higher Logic or similar marketing email automation platforms are all a plus.

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule (in office 2 days, remote 3 days) if located in the Dallas, TX area or fully remote.
• Paid time off includes ample vacation, sick, and personal hours plus 12 paid holidays.
• Office closed between Christmas and New Year's (paid time).
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with a substantial portion of the premium paid for by AARC.
• Health Savings Account - AARC contributes half of the annual contribution limit.
• 401k plan including up to an 8% employer contribution.
• Employer paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and Employee Assistance Program.
• Tuition reimbursement.

Pay

Salary range of $54,000-$57,000, depending on experience.