Marketing Associate

Job Description

Job Description

About Us

Ever eat an Impossible Burger, cooked plant-based chicken, or recycle a plastic water bottle? There isn’t a facet of modern life that chemical engineers have not touched.

Chemical engineers have been part of almost every major development from plastics and fibers to unleaded gasoline to solar power and medicines.

If it’s modern, chemical engineers helped make it happen.

AIChE, founded in 1908, is a professional society of more than 60,000 chemical engineers in 110 countries. Its members work in corporations, universities, and government, using their knowledge of chemical processes to develop safe and useful products for the benefit of society.

AIChE fosters and disseminates chemical engineering knowledge, assists the professional and personal growth of its members, and applies the expertise of its members to address societal needs and improve the quality of life.

Through its varied programs, AIChE continues to be a focal point for information exchange on the frontiers of chemical engineering research in such areas as energy, sustainability, biological and environmental engineering, nanotechnology, and chemical plant safety and security.

Position Summary

The AIChE® Conference Marketing team is responsible for the discovery, design, development and delivery of AIChE’s marketing initiatives, working closely with cross-functional groups within AIChE.

As a Marketing Associate, you will be responsible for executing multiple marketing initiatives aimed at promoting our conferences.

The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic environment, possesses strong skills in proofreading, communicates ideas and actions with clarity, excels in both digital marketing (including email, social media, and retargeting ads) and traditional marketing approaches, and efficiently collaborates with external vendors.

Responsibilities

Under the guidance of the Associate Director of Conferences, your key objectives will include :

• Implementing marketing campaigns and strategies aligned with organizational goals, encompassing :
• Digital marketing (social media, email campaigns, retargeting ads)
• Production coordination (working with creative teams, printers, mail houses, and promotional execution)
• Work closely with the conference programing lead to develop value proposition, define target lists, and create a strategic plan for each conferences
• Create and proofread marketing content to ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with brand messaging
• Assist in the development and execution of surveys and other research initiatives
• Manage marketing deliverables and calendars effectively
• Coordinate with the logistics team to ensure delivery of onsite materials
• Partner with the sales team to ensure fulfillment of sponsor deliverables
• Serve as the point person for our organic social posts
• Manage LinkedIn page to enhance visibility and increase engagement

Skills

• Strong organizational acumen
• Expertise in :
• Audience segmentation
• Social media management
• Email marketing
• Ability to meet stringent deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a demonstrated aptitude for collaborating in cross-functional teams

Software Proficiencies

• Microsoft Office Suite : Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams
• Social and content management platforms, such as Sprout Social
• Email marketing tools such as Informz and Constant Contact
• Project management software
• SmartSheet
• Knowledge of survey technologies like Qualtrics and Survey Monkey

Requirements

Educational and Work Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s and / or master’s degree in marketing
• 4-6 years of relevant experience

Benefits

Compensation Full-Time - $55,000- $65,000

We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including :

• Bonus opportunity
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• 403b Retirement Plan with Company Match : AIChE 100% of the first 3% of your eligible pay you contribute to the plan
• Paid Vacation and Sick Days
• Holiday pay
• Educational Assistance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Various Employee Perks and Discounts

The American Institute of Chemical Engineers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.