Business Unit Description

AARP is the nation's largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization with a membership of nearly 38 million that helps people 50+ turn their goals and dreams into 'Real Possibilities' by changing the way America defines aging. Integrated Communications and Marketing is a multimedia, service-focused operation that leads in shaping the impression of AARP by providing communications planning, marketing, support and execution for AARP's strategic business units.
Summary

This position reports to the Director, Program Management and is responsible for planning and implementing virtual and in-person events and experiences to support the AARP Virtual Community Center, the Fun and Fulfilment Enterprise Issue Area, the AARP Movies for Grownups editorial franchise and other Editorial promotions activities. This PM is responsible for operationalizing new event and experience concepts under the direction of the Director, Program Management. S/he determines resources needed, tracks budgets, determines scope and execution, works with promotions staff to identify target markets and develop promotion plans as needed, tracks progress towards milestones, establishes timelines and evaluates progress. Coordinates with other project managers and leadership to ensure cross promotion and coordination of projects. S/he leads project teams to deliver on project goals, establishes project communications plans and ensures internal/external stakeholders are informed regarding project processes and impact. Evaluates project results post-project. Collaborates with management to identify opportunities to streamline processes and develop new procedures that support the business unit/department.
Responsibilities

• Operationalizes new programmatic concepts and develops execution plans that support the Virtual Community Center and the Fun and Fulfillment Enterprise Issue.
• Oversees the day-to-day planning and execution of events, consumer experiences or other projects and their related promotion plans in support of the goals of the AARP Virtual Community Center, the Fun & Fulfillment Enterprise Issue, AARP Movies for Grownups editorial franchise and other editorial promotions initiatives.
• Manages all details related to the project or event, including budgeting and contracts, ensuring execution of promotion tactics, production/execution, and managing key aspects of planning such as venue booking, and creation and management of ticketing sites, and tracking project costs.
• Manages multiple events or projects simultaneously at different stages of the project lifecycle, while coordinating with other project managers on the team to ensure integration into department overall projects.
• Leads project teams that include internal and external stakeholders to achieve goals of the program, event or experience. Tracks, analyzes and reports results to support Association goals around member engagement and relevance.
• Assists in maintaining the FindFun@aarp.org and Movies for Grownups inboxes with prompt and professional customer service.
• Works with the team to continually optimize department work flows and standard practices.

Requirements

• Completion of a Bachelor's degree and 6+years of program, product or event management experience required.
• Proven experience developing and implementing programs, products or events including strategy, plans, budgets, marketing strategies, performance metrics, and partnerships, with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Experience developing and managing both in-person and virtual events highly preferred.
• Demonstrated success building internal and external strategic partnerships and collaborations.
• Experience collecting, analyzing, and tracking performance data and reporting on results.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines while maintaining attention to detail and working on multiple concurrent projects.
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written. Ability to produce high-quality reports and presentations and clearly communicate strategies and results.
• Highly developed problem-solving skills, team player, with an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Proven ability to meet goals and objectives while working in a collaborative, matrixed environment.

Compensation and Benefits

AARP offers competitive benefits with a 401(k); 100% company-funded pension plan; health, dental, and vision plans; life insurance paid time off to include company and individual holidays, vacation, sick, caregiving, and parental leave; performance-based and peer-based recognition; tuition reimbursement; among others. Visit careers.aarp.org/benefits for more information.

As a result of the COVID pandemic, all interviews will be held virtually and all non-essential employees will continue to work remotely until further notice.
Equal Employment Opportunity

AARP is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. AARP does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.