Marketing Communications Coordinator
Arlington
Job Description Job Description Velos is seeking a bright, energetic, self-motivated, detail-oriented Marketing and Communications Coordinator to join a small team supporting the National Security Space Association (NSSA), a rapidly growing industry association, assisting with day-to-day association activities.
NSSA (www.nssaspace.org) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit support association solely dedicated to the National Security Space enterprise, to include the Department of Defense, U.S. Space Force, and the Intelligence Community. NSSA works to advance long-term cooperation among industry and government, leading the way with expert opinion, insight and analysis.
Reporting to the Chief Operations and Development Officer, the Marketing Communications Coordinator will manage all marketing communications efforts and provide general support across a variety of tasks, including event planning, workforce development, membership development, member relations, and other duties as assigned.
This position is hybrid and reports in-person to our Arlington VA office 1-2 days per week.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Marketing Communications Coordinator manages all marketing and communications efforts including general marketing of the association, events, and membership programs.
Lead creation and distribution of weekly email newsletter and other email marketing efforts
Expand on existing social media footprint across a variety of platforms to increase visibility of the association and its offerings. Use social media to promote events, share community news, and more
Create and maintain a comprehensive communications plan and calendar
Lead website maintenance
Lead media outreach and cultivating media contact relationships
Manage contact and distribution lists to maintain up to date information
Maintain organizational overview presentations
Build and maintain contact lists
Assist with event planning
Education / Experience
Required
Bachelor's Degree in marketing, communications, or similar
Experience working (or interning) in a professional office environment working in marketing communications
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong organizational skills and ability to consistently meet deadlines
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while attending to the smallest of details
Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to build effective working relationships
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently and as part of a team
Willingness to travel, including weekends
Ability to work and support events outside of normal work hours, to include nights and weekends
Preferred
Experience or interest in national security or space
Willingness and ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance
Both NSSA and Velos believe that a broadly diverse staff is critical to achieving excellence. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity and compliance with the full range of fair employment practices and non-discrimination laws.
Velos offers a competitive benefits package including PTO, 401K, and health benefits. We know our team is more than just the job we do, which is why we support education advancement with our tuition reimbursement program.
Velos is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.