What are the responsibilities and job description for the Brand Communications Associate position at AVE?
Our best-in-class hospitality brand is growing, and we are seeking hard-working and passionate top talent to grow their careers with us! If you are interested in being a pioneer with AVE as we continue to expand our portfolio of flexible-stay residential communities nationwide, apply today for an opportunity to join our winning team!
If you are a communications professional who is passionate about producing impactful content to diverse stakeholders over a wide variety of channels, look no further! AVE is currently seeking a Brand Communications Associate to execute its reputation and omnichannel messaging strategies within existing and new communications and marketing programs including but not limited to social media with a focus on LinkedIn, brand campaigns, talent acquisition/retention, internal communications, resident communications, and ESG/CSR, ensuring they meet or exceed performance KPIs, as well as align with the brand's values, vision, and mission.
This is an entry-level, collaborative content marketing role that will have exposure to all functions within a high-volume, hands-on Marketing & Communications team supporting a growing national portfolio of first-class residential communities.
They will report directly to the SVP, Communications, be an active member of the AVE Marketing & Communications team, and work closely with Property Leadership and cross-functionally with Brand Departments including but not limited to Talent Acquisition, HR, IT, Operations, and Asset.
This position will be based 100% on-site at one of our Pennsylvania or New Jersey properties, with travel to other AVE locations nationwide approximately 10% of the time.
Responsibilities:
Brand Communications (60%)
- Develop brand social media calendar, produce/execute all content, and respond to all social engagements to drive brand social media strategy
- Serve as LinkedIn channel manager to deliver solutions for all aspects of the business including but not limited to Company Page presentation and Sponsored Job Post execution to support Talent Acquisition strategy; LinkedIn Navigator account management to support Sales; and own Profile branding workshop to drive brand standards
- Serve as Communications Lead for all Talent Acquisition/Retention requests including but not limited to social marketing, email marketing, web marketing, and job fair/recruiting materials
- Serve as Communications Lead for nonprofit partnerships, supporting with contract and partnership activation, web marketing, volunteer opportunities/internal promotion, brand campaign marketing, team member engagement/training, and impact reporting
- Serve as Communications Lead for all sustainability initiatives, ensuring strong storytelling across all channels to drive reputation
- Execute Internal Communications plan in collaboration with SVP, Communications
- Project manage Brand Campaigns for regional and brand awareness and community engagement
- Participate in PR calls and support with campaigns and initiatives, as needed
Resident Communications (20%)
- Serve on Resident Emergency Communications team - be on-call, shifts rotating with three other team members to provide 24/7 coverage to execute emergency communications for portfolio of residential communities to deliver strong communications and service excellence
Department Coverage (20%)
- Provide coverage in the following areas in the event the Marketing & Communications program lead is out-of-office:
- Marketing Portal Ticket Management
- CMS Content Execution
- Property Operations/Property Event Resident Communications
- Property Social Media Post Execution
- Property Social Media Engagement
- Online Reputation Support
Requirements:
- B.S. in English, Writing, or Communications - will consider Marketing/Advertising degrees with Social Media focus or concentration
- Proven experience writing communications or producing content for a brand/business (may include internships)
- High proficiency with social media platforms, specifically LinkedIn
- Exceptional communication skills, written and verbal
- The ability to remain calm and perform under pressure - you will need to ask questions and provide guidance/solutions and send communications for property emergencies
- Tech savvy and quick to learn digital systems
- Strong project management, organization, and follow-up skills
The Perks
- Fun, positive, and collaborative work environment
- Robust training program and ongoing professional development opportunities
- Comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, medical, vision, dental, and 401k (permanent full-time roles only)
- Enjoy a special day to celebrate in your birthday month each year with paid Birthday Time Off (permanent part-time and full-time roles only)
- Opportunities to give back including: participation in AVE's regular drives and fundraisers in addition to paid Volunteer Time Off each year to volunteer with your non-profit organization of choice (permanent part-time and full-time roles only)
- Complimentary furnished apartment stays at any AVE location nationwide for personal travel (permanent part-time and full-time roles only)
- A career home! Tons of potential for long-term career advancement within a rapidly expanding organization
About AVE
AVE is a brand of Korman Communities, a fifth-generation, family-owned-and-operated real estate company on a mission to create raving residents! Our first-class residential communities offer flexible living solutions - fully furnished apartments for month-to-month stays and contemporary unfurnished apartments for longer lease terms.
Our communities are designed to deliver unparalleled carefree living. We have professional, friendly teams on site to provide exceptional service, complimentary, on-demand, business and resort amenities for convenience, and fun resident events to create a sense of community.
While we own and operate a growing portfolio of best-in-class residential communities nationwide, our most important asset has always been our passionate, dedicated team members. We have a lot of longevity within our team because we commit to team members who embrace our values and promote our reputation for excellence. Many decades ago, we committed ourselves to a value system called QUEST which stands for Quality, Uniqueness, Excellence, Service, and Teamwork. The "S" representing "service," has been the driving force behind everything we do: service to our team members, service to our residents, service to our clients, and service to our communities.
Visit us online at https://www.aveliving.com/careers.
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