Are you a passionate storyteller with a knack for building brands?

We're seeking a Brand Manager to join our dynamic team at ACS and reshape the future of scientific connections, community, and advancement. As a key player in our new brand team, you'll lead initiatives to simplify offerings, increase value, and unify content across a wide range of stakeholders.

What you'll do:

Strategic Branding: Develop and execute comprehensive branding strategies to enhance our reputation and drive engagement. Content Creation: Create compelling content that resonates with our diverse audience, inspires action and engages authentically across channels. Community Building: Foster a strong sense of belonging across the scientific community, connecting global audiences and stakeholders for long-term engaging relationships Cross-Functional Collaboration: Lead cross-functional teams to inspire brand consistency across all channels, teams, and audiences so that ACS is appropriately recognized and promoted. Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilize data analytics to measure brand performance, optimize strategies, and support decision making across the organization.

What you'll bring:

Proven Experience: A track record of success in branding and marketing, with a focus on strategic problem-solving, influencing without authority, and leading teams. Passion for Science: A deep appreciation for the importance of science, its many heroes across the community, and the real-world challenges innovators are solving. Strong Communication Skills: The ability to effectively communicate complex ideas to diverse audiences, inspire change, and clearly outline creative/ strategic briefs.  Creative Thinking: A knack for developing innovative and engaging brand experiences, inspiring agencies, and collaborating with others to build upon new ideas and approaches. Data-Driven Approach: A strong understanding of data analytics, the foresight to properly set-up measurements, and a willingness to test and learn for the best outcomes.  Resourceful & Innovative Ideas:  We’re fiscally responsible and use an ROI driven approach, yet willing to invest in the strategic drivers of our long-term growth (strategy, research, etc.)

Why choose ACS?

Purpose-Driven Mission: Join a mission-driven organization committed to advancing science and fostering connections across the global community Collaborative Environment: Work with a talented and dedicated team of professionals (in-person and virtually) who are passionate about the mission but truly care about their coworkers. Growth Opportunities: Benefit from a supportive culture that enables learning (tuition reimbursement) and prioritizes professional development (learning retreats, training, and conference attendance) Incredible Benefits:  With a generous match on your retirement contributions, incredible health care, nine holidays (plus 4 floating), 3 weeks of vacation, and a wholistic approach to your health, (gym reimbursement, mental health days, etc.) your well-being is a priority. Flexible Work Arrangements: Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work environment with in-office locations in the D.C. metro area and the option for 4-weeks work from anywhere.   

Ready to make a difference? Join our team and help shape the future of science!

This role is based in our Washington, DC office. The Communications Division employees work a hybrid schedule, consisting of working onsite two days (Tue/Wed) per work week, as decided by functional area. The balance of the week is open to working remotely, though employees are always welcome onsite each day if they choose. A reasonable rate of compensation for this position is between $92,000 to $115,000 per year. 

ACS currently provides the following benefits for this position: paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, paid holidays, health insurance, flexible spending account or health care savings account, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, retirement benefits, short- and long-term disability, and 4-week work from anywhere; each benefit is subject to the terms of the applicable program. Additional benefits may apply based on skills, experience, and location. 

Any actual offer of employment, reflecting the total compensation package and benefits, will be made in the sole discretion of ACS. ACS reserves the right to amend or modify its employment benefits and compensation structure at any time.