Communications Coordinator

The Appraisers Association of America, established in 1949, is the premier national association of personal property appraisers who focus on the fine and decorative arts. With a membership of over 600 independent appraisers in100 different areas of specialization, the Appraisers Association's roster of well-established professionals has the widest range of experience and expertise in their respective fields.

Communications Coordinator

Position Description:  The Communications Coordinator is responsible for all communications and technology related to the Appraisers Association of America’s membership, program, and daily functions. The Communications Coordinator responds to all inquiries from the general public regarding finding an appraiser. The Communications Coordinator reports to the Executive Director. This is a full-time permanent position. Occasional evenings and weekends are required.   

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Implement, in coordination with ED and other staff, all communications for in-office, on-line and off-site seminars, courses, lecture series, annual award luncheon, national conference, membership, and other activities, including:

• Create and send weekly e-blasts
• Maintain and update website content
• Create and produce printed materials and ads for programs and activities
• Postings to social media: Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
• Create and process online surveys, as needed
• Secure media sponsorship and create program ads
• Research and create promotional materials
• Create and send out press releases

• Respond to and track referral requests from general public via telephone and email;
• Work with web developer and designers on updating, populating and maintaining website and blog;
• Act as webmaster for website;
• Research, create and maintain database;
• Research and maintain webinar equipment and programs;
• Coordinate PowerPoint presentations and act as tech support for speakers and instructors;
• Act as tech support for all attendees of online courses and webinars.
• General office duties:
  • Organize digital and hard copy filing;
  • Monitoring and maintaining office equipment and supplies;
  • Processing program and membership payments;
• Manage website store inventory;
• Coordinate with ED and Membership Manager to create and send out membership letters and materials, update membership database, track membership renewal, and other tasks as needed

Qualifications

The qualified candidate will have a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of two years related work experience in arts or non-profit management. Candidate must have strong verbal and written skills; be extremely comfortable with technology and troubleshooting, and speaking on the phone, and have the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced non-profit environment. Additionally, the candidate is a motivated self-starter who works well both independently and as part of a team. Candidate must also have well-developed computer skills and experience in the utilization of a customized database. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (especially InDesign and Photoshop) is required.