Job Description:

The EPDM Roofing Association (ERA) is seeking a strategic and hands-on Manager of Communications with a minimum of five years of experience working in a public relations firm or on the communications staff of an association, public sector agency, or for-profit company. This role is part-time, remote, and contract-based.

Responsibilities / Scope of Work

• Develop and implement comprehensive communications and media relations strategies.
• Create and execute a tactic-driven communications plan to ensure messaging resonates with current and prospective members, policymakers, researchers, scientists, and stakeholders in the roofing industry and adjacent AECOM industries.
• Manage association communications, including public relations, media relations, and content creation.
• Lead efforts to effectively position the association within the AECOM industries and advance priority issues in trade media.
• Proactively engage with industry media, crafting compelling stories and fostering relationships to amplify our reach and influence.
• Collaborate with the existing experienced writer and technical writers on staff.
• Support the CEO and executive communications by crafting and delivering articulate and impactful messages.
• Distill complex ideas and research results into clear, persuasive narratives for various communications opportunities.
• Proactively cultivate and maintain relationships with key national, sector, and regional media contacts, journalists, bloggers, and influencers to secure positive press coverage and media exposure opportunities.
• Collaborate with staff on speaking opportunities and other communication efforts to enhance brand visibility and position ERA as a thought leader in the sector.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Work as an independent contractor.
• Flexible, remote work environment.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact within a leading industry association and on the sustainability of the built environment.

To Apply: Please submit resume, a brief cover letter, and any relevant work examples.

AECOM = architecture, engineering, construction, building operations, manufacturing

• Minimum of five years of experience in public relations and communications.
• Ability to travel 4-5 times per year for 2-3 days at a time.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing media relations and public relations strategies.
• Experience crafting and delivering media pitches tailored to target publications.
• Strong understanding of B2B communications.
• Ability to distill complex ideas and research into clear, persuasive narratives.
• Excellent relationship-building skills with media contacts, journalists, bloggers, and influencers.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
• Experience in the AECOM industries will be helpful. AECOM = architecture, engineering, construction, building operations, manufacturing

References and specific work examples/results will be requested at a later date.

About EPDM Roofing Association

The EPDM Roofing Association (ERA) is a 501(c)6 association representing North American manufacturers of EPDM rubber membrane roofing. EPDM is not an acronym, rather it is the scientific name that describes the type of roofing membrane. Collectively, ERA's members represent the largest roofing products manufacturers in North America and the association has 100% industry participation. ERA has four FTE staff members and several independent contractrors who work remotely from Washington, D.C., Denver, Chicago, and Maryland. The primary programmatic areas are: Technical Programs and Research; Advocacy which includes federal state and local legislation, national model building codes and standards, industry relations, and public relations; and Communications which includes messaging, short and long form writing, earned media, digital media, and association promotion. www.epdmroofs.org

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