Description:

This is a support position on the Government & Community Relations (GCR) team in which the incumbent is responsible for organizing and coordinating the flow of government advocacy information affecting the practice and profession of architecture to the membership.

• Organize, edit, and coordinate the distribution of AIA GCR lobby and legislative issue materials, publications, and design charettte reports.
• Ensure content is properly edited and presented in The Angle, a weekly/biweekly newsletter of the GCR team; deadlines are met; and manage the electronic distribution of the publication.
• Assist state and local government networks with materials and publications.
• Coordinate the AIA website content, relevant to GCR.
• Coordinate with the AIA communications team to identify media opportunities related to advocacy, write op-eds letters to editor, etc
• Work with others on the AIA GCR team to continually improve materials being used for federal, state, and local advocacy efforts.
• Manage the coordination and timely production of all AIA GCR materials, outreach programs with graphic designers, production consultants, printers, and mail shop operations.
• Coordinate all convention, meeting and conference materials and publications for the team.
• Manage other related duties as assigned.

AIA National Leadership and staff
Other Associations
AIA Government Advocacy Team
AIA Meeting Planners
AIA Editors and Writers
AIA website team members

Considerable ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Skill and experience in writing and editing of print and electronic materials, including website content. Skill in collaborative problem solving, conflict resolution, negotiation and active listening. Skill in analyzing complex subjects in a timely manner, researching and providing logical presentations. Ability to successfully coordinate multiple priorities and responsibilities in a deadline driven environment. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, including intermediate/advanced competency in PowerPoint, Publisher, Word, Excel, and Outlook. Experience using desk top publishing and graphic design software to produce brochures, reports, and other publications. Skilled in using Internet browser/internet research-based methods and Web content software applications, particularly related to and experience with graphic design layout, pod and video casting, etc. .

Bachelor’s degree and three years of experience in communication, public affairs, government affairs, and/or journalism. Association experience is an asset.

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