Remote Communications & Biz Dev Specialist

American-Institutes-For-Research; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

American Institutes for Research (AIR), headquartered in Arlington, VA, is hiring a Communications Specialist for the Employment and Economic Opportunity Program. The role focuses on translating growth priorities into targeted outreach, events, and engagement activities to boost visibility and brand. Candidates may work remotely within the United States or from a U.S.

office location. The position requires strong writing, editing, and presentation skills, with experience in external engagement,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field; or Master’s degree with 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience supporting external clients, managing small teams, and working within a shared services model.
• Proficiency in using tools (like Google Analytics) to compile website performance and traffic metrics to generate robust analytics reports and inform strategy.

Responsibilities

• Translate business development strategies into actionable plans and deliverables, including identifying event opportunities for networking and thought leadership.
• Develop and execute outreach strategies tied to business development priorities with brand positioning in mind.

Skills

Strategic communications

Event planning

Content development

Brand management

Analytics reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications or related field

Master’s degree in Communications or related field

Tools

Drupal

Google Analytics

Social media platforms

Job description

American Institutes for Research (AIR), headquartered in Arlington, VA, is hiring a Communications Specialist for the Employment and Economic Opportunity Program. The role focuses on translating growth priorities into targeted outreach, events, and engagement activities to boost visibility and brand. Candidates may work remotely within the United States or from a U.S.

office location. The position requires strong writing, editing, and presentation skills, with experience in external engagement,