Senior Associate, Communications and Programs, Alliance for Social Trust

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the Alliance for Social Trust communications strategy and maintain a content calendar aligned with program goals, events, and milestones.
• Support the creation of original content such as blog posts, newsletters, or talking points.
• Track and report on communications metrics, such as email open rates, social media reach, and event attendance.
• Liaise with key stakeholders—including Aspen Institute Communications, Aspen Digital Communications, Alliance for Social Trust leadership, partners, and external vendors—to coordinate communications and branding materials for events.
• Ensure all materials align with the program's branding and messaging guidelines.
• Draft, edit, and schedule content for social media channels.
• Build and edit newsletter and email communications using platforms like iContact.
• Edit and manage updates to the Alliance for Social Trust website.
• Design simple graphics or visuals using tools like Canva or Adobe Creative Suite.
• Research, assemble, and distribute background materials for internal and external meetings.
• Prepare background materials and briefings for the Director's meetings and speaking engagements.
• Draft, proofread, and finalize complex correspondence and documents.
• Take notes in stakeholder meetings and disseminate follow-up materials.
• Coordinate logistics for program-related meetings and calls, including scheduling and agenda preparation.
• Coordinate logistics for internal team meetings, including room reservations, tech setup, and reminders.
• Use digital tools to create forms, surveys, and program materials.

Requirements

• 3 - 5 years of relevant experience in social media, digital and strategic communications, or journalism.
• BA degree in related field.
• Adept at content creation, digital communications, and channel management on social media.
• Skilled at graphic design, Wordpress or website editing, and familiar with email communication platforms (e.g., iContact, MailChimp).
• Strong organization and time-management skills, including ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines.
• Demonstrated experience being proactive and self-motivated, and comfortable working independently and collaboratively.
• Keen desire to execute administrative tasks including scheduling and logistics.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder communication skills.
• Ability to be detail-oriented and quality-focused.
• Familiarity with the social trust, civic engagement, or democracy space, and nonprofit environment is a plus.

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with the social trust, civic engagement, or democracy space, and nonprofit environment.

Qualifications

• BA degree in related field.

Benefits & Perks

• The Aspen Institute offers a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, and prescription benefits, retirement benefits, and paid leave.