Position Overview: The Senior Manager of Marketing and Communications is responsible for supporting the organization and streamlining of the marketing department, mentoring team members, and contributing to proactive, impactful strategies. Assist in developing and implementing high-level marketing initiatives to enhance AOC's visibility and impact, oversee branding and campaigns, and track key performance metrics. Ensure alignment across initiatives while managing daily operations to support leadership’s strategic priorities. 

Reports To: Director of Marketing and Communications

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute comprehensive marketing plans to support AOC’s strategic objectives. Oversee the full marketing calendar to maintain a comprehensive understanding of all ongoing and upcoming activities, ensuring seamless execution and coordination.
• Implement and maintain a project management system to improve workflows and ensure the department operates efficiently and effectively.
• Lead the creation and implementation of multi-channel campaigns, ensuring alignment with brand standards.
• Collaborate with the Director of Marcomm on long-term strategies to enhance audience engagement and member retention. Refine and optimize overarching marketing strategies to ensure they are cohesive, impactful, and aligned with organizational objectives.
• Manage the department's daily operations, taking responsibility for timelines, deliverables, and execution, allowing senior leadership to focus on strategic priorities. Oversee content production, including promotional materials, advertisements, and press releases.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to team members, fostering their professional growth and enhancing their contributions to the team.
• Develop and implement forward-thinking campaigns and initiatives to shift the department from reactive to proactive marketing approaches.

Key Attributes:

• Proven experience in a senior marketing role, with a track record of driving organizational improvement and strategy.
• Strong leadership and team development skills, with a focus on mentoring and empowering fellow team members.
• Expertise in project management tools and systems to enhance departmental organization.
• Ability to think strategically and implement forward-thinking marketing approaches.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills to manage multiple initiatives and stakeholders effectively.
• Collaborative mindset with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach to challenges.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team, elevate our marketing efforts, and contribute significantly to the organization’s success. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for mentorship and operational excellence, we’d love to hear from you!

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field (Master’s or advanced degree/certification preferred).
• 7+ years of experience in marketing and communications within a membership-based or nonprofit organization
• Expertise in digital marketing platforms, analytics tools, and project management.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in content management systems, email marketing platforms, and design tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Canva).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Submit resume and cover letter to Hollann Schwartz, Director of Marketing and Communications at schwartz@crows.org 

About Association of Old Crows (AOC)

Founded in 1964, the Association of Old Crows (AOC) is a professional non-profit association that educates, connects, and advocates on behalf of its members and stakeholders across the global electromagnetic warfare (EW) and spectrum operations community. Our vision is to position AOC as the premier global association that unites members, organizations, and like-minded individuals interested in electromagnetic warfare (EW) and spectrum operations internationally. We foster a global exchange of ideas, philosophies, and information across government, defense, industry, and academia, and spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber maneuver spaces. We are committed to providing a platform to recognize and celebrate the significant advancements and contributions in these critical domains, appreciating the hard work and dedication of our members.

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