Antitrust - Senior Specialist, Membership and Marketing

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The ABA is committed to service and refining the standards that guide the legal profession. ABA staff are provided multiple types of continuing education and career development opportunities. Your work will help eliminate bias, enhance diversity, and advance the rule of law throughout the US and around the world.


The ABA recognizes the value staff contribute to our success through a generous benefits package that protects their health and their financial security. The ABA's wide array of benefit offerings include 401(k), medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, health spending accounts, supplemental life and disability insurance, prepaid legal programs, and a complimentary membership to the American Bar Association, which offers additional benefits.

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Job Summary

Develop, implement, and manage the strategic direction and marketing plan for membership across all entity offerings. This includes, but is not limited to, supervision and coordination of all activities to market entity programs, plans, and services, e.g., membership development, programs, products, identifying suitable target audiences, and establishing effective marketing efforts; and oversight, development, and integration of the entity's website as a membership and marketing strategy.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Develop and manage strategic membership development and marketing plans, including all tactics, such as recruiting and retention campaigns and materials by direct and e-mail, cost-benefit analysis, customer service and benefits, member group segmentation, and tracking.
• Integrate all entity membership and marketing efforts for adherence to the entity's strategic and long-range plan.
• Market membership, products, events, sponsorships, and other services. Responsible for specific membership development and marketing budgets and for producing dues revenue.
• Serve as a member liaison, which may include staffing member committees.
• Perform research, data analysis, and regular reporting to aid in strategic decision-making.
• Mentor and coach the entity membership & marketing staff.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Education, Qualifications, Experience

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 4-7 years marketing and membership experience with a minimum of 2 years experience in the membership association context.
• Proven experience in marketing plan development, administration, and evaluation required.
• Written/Oral Communications Skills - Advanced
• External Resource/ Vendor Management - Advanced
• Financial Management and Budget - Advanced
• Project/Campaign Management - Advanced
• Office software: Microsoft Office Suite, Relational database software, and campaign management tools.
• Experienced in leveraging project management tools, fundraising systems, and web platforms to streamline operations and support organizational growth. Skilled in digital marketing strategy and performance tracking. Proficient in creative development using Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Spark, Canva, etc. for design, photography, and video production.

Preferred Education, Qualifications, Experience

• Master's Degree (Preferred)

Physical Requirements

• Normal office conditions.

Extent of Travel Required in the Job

• Light to moderate travel

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