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801 W. 12th St.
Austin, TX 78701

Phone 512 452 4332

Currently operating (in-person + remote)

AIA Austin staff in the office:
M/ Tu/Th 8:30am-6pm

AIA Austin staff working remotely:
W 8:30am-6pm
F 8:30am-Noon

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Communications Coordinator

AIA Austin is the Austin Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, serving over 1,300 members and 250 Allied Members. We are a not-for-profit 501(c)(6). Design Austin (dba of Austin Foundation for Architecture) is the non-profit 501(c)(3) partner of AIA Austin.

All AIA Austin/Design Austin staff members share the following core responsibilities:

  • Provide outstanding service and ensure a welcoming culture for Members, Allied Members, and visitors
  • Answer basic questions about benefits and value of AIA membership, services, and programs
  • Provide member care and customer service responses to frequently asked questions
  • Advocate for and communicate the importance of design and the work of architects and designers
  • Promote a positive office culture of mutual respect, and maintain a flexible and collaborative attitude, working with other staff on projects, events, duties, and assignments as required
  • Attend all major events for both organizations as needed, including board meetings and retreats, various committee events, and any other deemed necessary

Communications Coordinator

The Communications Coordinator coordinates communications between the Chapter, Design Austin, and AIA members, the media, and the public to promote events, membership, and programming including production and distribution of the weekly newsletter, Archi-Facts, and monthly newsletter, Point Perspective, as well as social media and content for aiaaustin.org and designaustin.org. The Communications Coordinator delivers branding efforts and outreach collateral including Annual Reports, brochures, and signage.

Responsibilities

Communications

  • Produce weekly newsletter, Archi-Facts, and monthly newsletter, Point Perspective
  • Schedule and regularly update AIA Austin and Design Austin social media accounts with relevant info, event information, and other topics of interest to members, allied members, and the general public. Creates engaging social media campaigns and generate content for social media channels
  • Keep websites updated through extensive work in CMS platforms, and interface with our contracted web designer as needed
  • Create graphics for website, print, and electronic use
  • Be the keeper of the AIA Austin and Design Austin brand, making sure branding guidelines are in place and adhered to
  • Maintain communications and email marketing tools, such as Constant Contact, maintaining and regularly updating lists with new member information
  • Maintain relationships with local, regional, and national media outlets to promote our members and events
  • Create press releases for major events and send to media outlets
  • Organize and track communications assets such as photography for events and committees
  • Attend major events to help staff as well as create social media and manages documentation of events with contract photographers

Other Duties

  • Serve as Staff Liaison to committees as needed
  • Coordinate Awards submissions for Honor Awards, Design Awards, Homes Tour, and Leadership Collective in our awards platform
  • Help with major events as needed

Requirements/Qualifications

  • Experience using graphic design software, including Canva, InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
  • Design acumen with ability to create graphics, decks, programs, and other digital and print-ready materials
  • Web editing experience, especially WordPress
  • Social media experience
  • Marketing experience a plus
  • Experience working with the media and/or public relations experience a plus
  • Must be an excellent communicator, with great writing skills and the ability to interface with a variety of personalities
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment, take responsibility for meeting deadlines, and be a skilled problem solver with the ability to boil down great content from a variety of disparate sources
  • Not-for-profit or nonprofit association/organization experience a plus
  • Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail are a must
  • Team player. Ability to work well with a small but mighty staff team.

Environment

Position requires frequent and regular computer and telephone use. The workplace is a smoke and drug-free environment. Equal opportunity employer. Hours currently are 8:30 to 6pm Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday in-person in downtown Austin, 8:30am to 6pm Wednesday and 8:30am to noon on Friday remote, with some evening and weekend in-person hours required.

To Apply

Applications must include a cover letter describing interest in this position and a resume including two professional references. Email to careers@aiaaustin.org with Communications Coordinator in the email subject line. No phone calls will be accepted regarding this position.

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