Marketing and Communications Manager

About the role

The American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) is seeking a Marketing and Communications Manager to 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.

Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work in the United States and reside in a state other than California or be willing to relocate outside of California.

Skills

• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of nonprofit and association marketing principles.
• Experience with digital marketing tools and platforms.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.

Benefits

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

• $54,000 - $57,000 annually

Schedule

• Hybrid work schedule (in office 2 days, remote 3 days) if located in the Dallas, TX area or fully remote.