Marketing & Community Engagement Specialist

The Marketing & Community Engagement Specialist will play a central role in strengthening AURP’s brand visibility, member engagement, digital presence, and event communications. This position offers broad exposure to leaders in higher education, research commercialization, entrepreneurship, innovation districts, and economic development — making it an excellent growth opportunity for someone interested in future leadership roles within associations, innovation ecosystems, higher education partnerships, or nonprofit organizations. innovation and entrepreneurship higher education partnerships research commercialization technology ecosystems economic development global collaboration networks You will gain broad hands-on experience across strategic communications, event marketing, digital engagement, and membership growth while working alongside leaders shaping the future of innovation communities worldwide. Remote or hybrid opportunities are available based on candidate location; Arizona resident preferred Limited travel required for conferences and events (approximately 2–3 events annually) 1–3 years of experience in marketing, communications, public relations, digital media, or a related field Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations, or related discipline Exceptional written and verbal communication skills Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines Experience with social media management, email marketing platforms, and digital communications Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a small team environment Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work Comfortable learning new technologies and adapting to changing priorities