Marketing & Library Relations Strategist

POSITION: Marketing and Library Relations Strategist

LOCATION: Providence, Rhode Island

ABOUT THE AMERICAN MATHEMATICAL SOCIETY

The American Mathematical Society (AMS), founded in 1888, is a non-profit membership organization that is dedicated to advancing research and connecting the diverse global mathematical community through our publications, meetings and conferences, MathSciNet, professional services, advocacy, and awareness programs. The AMS has 30,000 members worldwide and offices in Rhode Island, Michigan, and Washington, DC.

WHY WORK AT THE AMS

At the AMS we value excellence, inclusivity and teamwork. We work at the forefront of advancing and connecting the diverse mathematical community worldwide, and we are seeking curious, innovative, collaborative individuals to join our team.

• Hybrid work policy and excellent work-life balance
• Generous benefit offerings including:
  1. 9.5% employer contribution to 403(a) Retirement Plan
  2. 100% employer-paid Life, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  3. Medical and Dental coverage with Employer cost share
  4. Voluntary Vision, Life/AD&D, and Long-term Care Insurance available through payroll deduction
• 12 paid holidays
• Paid time off starting at 21 days/ year
• $500 Computing benefit to be used for set up of home office (for applicable roles)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and a welcoming environment

SUMMARY:

The Marketing & Library Relations Strategist, will execute the vision and strategy for the AMS ‘s wide-ranging portfolio of publishing products, including books, e-books, journals, MathSciNet, and electronic products. This position is also responsible for developing, writing and coordinating promotions of AMS products via all available venues.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Execute targeted promotions to the library market with focus on eBook collections, Journals, and databases
• Manage relations with librarians directly, as a supporting member of the Physics-Astronomy-Mathematics Division of the Special Library Association, and through our relationships with Consortia
• Manage the Librarian Newsletter and other key communication channels
• Coordinate renewal/retention/cross-selling campaigns with Customer Service and agents
• Journal author/editor/reviewer relations – develop campaigns to promote our journal content
• Collaborate across departments. Participate in several collaborative groups that have representatives from many different departments in order to provide a cohesive marketing and promotion of AMS products
• Influence product or site design, ensuring that AMS products are represented within relevant channels and customer communities
• Engage social marketing techniques to drive usage and sales
• Plan, coordinate and implement promotion/marketing plans for current and future AMS products including assessment of those efforts
• Responsible for marketing and promotion of AMS presence at exhibits and conferences
• Assist with budgeting for marketing and promotional efforts
• Some professional travel required.
• Perform other or similar related duties as requested or assigned

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS:

• The MLRS will work closely with internal staff at all levels in addition to communicating with external members of the marketing and publishing communities in order to identify marketing and promotional opportunities.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum 2 years of experience in marketing and publishing required, experience marketing to libraries strongly preferred
• Experience with non-profit, academic/professional society publishing preferred
• Strong understanding of marketing and branding strategies and execution
• Eye for effective design aesthetic and strong writing skills
• Excellent project management skills, including work prioritization, planning, and task delegation
• Talented at handling competing priorities under pressure

ATTRIBUTES AND COMPETENCIES: The following attributes and competencies are indicators of the skills and/or behaviors necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of the position:

• Demonstrates understanding of organization’s mission, structure, culture, and constituencies
• Demonstrates knowledge of own department’s work activities and mission; understands how own job impacts work of department
• Responds positively to changes in the organization and the workplace
• Demonstrates flexibility in responding to work demands
• Demonstrates and communicates respect for the opinions and beliefs of other people at all levels and fosters a climate of mutual respect
• Plans and organizes work effectively
• Accepts accountability for job performance and results
• Works effectively with others in a variety of settings
• Uses communication tools effectively (e.g., presentation, verbal, writing, relationship building, negotiating, listening) to meet needs of audience and/or situation
• Maintains professional composure in challenging situations
• Exercises discretion in identifying, handling, and safeguarding confidential information
• Addresses issues constructively, building cooperative relationships within and across departments
• Receptive to feedback and willing to try different approaches in order to achieve the best results

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Duties performed cause light fatigue of eyes, fingers, or other faculties due to long periods of standing, sitting or repetitive motion
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other devices

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Typical office environment, climate-controlled, minimal noise
• Performing primarily sedentary work with limited physical exertion and lifting up to 10 lbs.
• Extended work hours may be required to meet project deadlines or resolve unexpected problems
• Some travel required

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement

The American Mathematical Society is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The AMS supports equality of opportunity and treatment for all individuals, regardless of sex, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion or religious belief, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability status, economic background, veteran, or immigration status, or any other social or physical component of their identity.

Other duties disclaimer: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. It is not intended as an employment contract.