Communications Manager

Washington, DC

Full-Time Entry Level Hybrid

Salary Range: $60,000-$75,000

About AAEI

The American Association of Exporters and Importers (AAEI) is the premier national

association representing U.S. companies engaged in international trade and supply chain

management. AAEI promotes fair, efficient, and open trade by shaping policy, providing

education, and connecting the global trade community. Our members include importers,

exporters, manufacturers, customs brokers, and service providers committed to advancing global

commerce.

Position Summary

The American Association of Importers and Exporters (AAEI) is seeking a Communications

Manager to coordinate messaging and outreach activities and to support communications

deliverables for various programs. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to drafting,

editing, and distributing various forms of written communication highlighting AAEI member

activities; writing, managing, and updating web content; developing and disseminating

newsletters and other updates; building and curating social media platforms; graphic

design for written and printed content; and coordinating outreach to AAEI members.

The Communications Manager will have strong organizational skills, with the ability to

establish priorities, manage multiple demands and projects, and meet deadlines. The

position requires excellent writing, speaking, and interpersonal skills and an ability to set

goals, take initiative, use sound judgment, and work effectively and cooperatively with all

levels of staff, AEEI members, and organizational partners.

With guidance from the Director of Marketing and Communications, the Communications

Manager is under direct supervision from the CEO.

Key Responsibilities:• Designs, manages, and delivers the AAEI communications and outreach strategy to

promote and amplify the work of staff, member organizations, and partners.

• Leads communications activities by designing, writing, editing, and sharing

communications and outreach materials across a variety of platforms.

• Develops written content and design elements for AAEI's communications, including our

weekly AAEI News e-newsletter, e-mail campaigns and updates, and other forms of written

communication.

• Updates AAEI's website with relevant and timely content.

• Grows and maintains a high-quality presence for AAEI on social media channels

(LinkedIn) and evaluates new digital opportunities as they evolve.

• Manages, designs, and deploys innovative digital campaigns for AAEI to reach members,

partners, and funders via social media and other digital channels.

• Utilizes various analytics tools to track performance of website and social media content,

campaigns, channels, etc. and uses data analysis to make strategic recommendations for

improvements, including SEO optimization.

• Provides design support for written and printed materials, including layout for reports,

issue briefs, case studies, and more.

• Manages event-related communications activities in collaboration and coordination with

staff.

• Strong written, verbal, and digital communication skills.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks at once.

• Ability to work well independently and as a member of a hybrid team.

• Ability to think and plan strategically.

• Ability to tailor voice and content to various audiences depending on platform, as well as

develop resources that are accessible for wide-ranging audiences.

• Basic skills with Microsoft Office products, such as Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and

Excel, as well as Adobe Acrobat Pro, required.

• Prior experience with WordPress and/or Constant Contact required.

• Prior experience updating and maintaining a website required; experience with Elementor

preferred.• Prior graphic design experience; familiarity with Adobe InDesign and Canva preferred.

• Proficiency with various virtual meeting and training platforms including Microsoft Teams,

Zoom, the GoToMeeting suite of training programs, and others.

• Must be available to travel to AAEI events throughout the year.

• General interest in public policy, international trade, and transportation policy.

• Minimum two years of related communications work experience required, preferably in

the public policy and/or non-profit sector.