The AEM Headquarters are located in the Summit Place office building, a former Allis-Chalmers manufacturing plant in suburban Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Our office space is really cool and features floor-to-ceiling windows, large skylights, exposed steel beams and original Cream City brick. Individual offices along with semi-private cubicles define the space.
Onsite building amenities include complimentary parking as well as fee-for-service café, fitness center and salon.
Employees delight in our superior benefit package including single health coverage at $165 per month, single vision at $2.50 per month and free dental insurance. We also offer an employer-paid pension plan, a 401k plan, generous paid time off (18 days first full calendar year), and competitive compensation and bonus program. Our dress code is casual Monday through Friday and we like giving back to the community.
To apply please send your resume and cover letter to careers@aem.org.
Policy Communications Manager
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) is seeking a Policy Communications Manager to develop and execute communications initiatives in support of the organization’s advocacy efforts. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience working in communications for a public relations/public affairs agency, trade association, corporation, or member of Congress. Reporting to the Director, Public Affairs, the Policy Communications Manager will work cross-functionally to help communicate with journalists and other stakeholders; manage in-bound press inquiries on a range of issues; draft press releases, newsletters, talking points, presentations, speeches, blog posts, and opinion editorials; manage social media channels and websites; and create storytelling campaigns that help educate the press, lawmakers, industry stakeholders, and the public about the equipment manufacturing industry. Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field; superior written and verbal communications skills; extensive and documented experience securing earned media coverage; experience working under pressure with deadlines on complex issues; superior people skills; strong teamwork and collaboration skills; and a good understanding of the legislative process and the political landscape.
Send resume, three examples of recent media placements, and two writing samples to careers@aem.org.
We expanded our internship program beginning in 2013, enabling us to utilize additional talent to complete projects that would not otherwise be accomplished.
Our interns assist with real world, meaningful, project-based work with defined objectives. A goal of the program is to create a pool of developed candidates for consideration upon graduation, and several former interns have been hired as regular employees.
Internships are paid positions and students work an average of 15-20 hours per week. Hours are daytime, between 7am and 4:30pm, Monday through Friday. Internships vary in length with most of our students working during the school year as well as in summer. Supervisors, together with interns, establish schedules that coordinate with classes and exams.
We have adopted a modified business casual dress code where jeans are acceptable attire. Our office space is really cool and features floor-to-ceiling windows, large skylights, exposed steel beams and original Cream City brick. Click here to see all the great things former interns have to say about us.
In addition to any current opportunities that may be listed below, we accept applications year round. We look for college students or recent grads who possess excellent customer service and communication skills, an attention to detail and strong organizational ability, along with the capability to work diligently, manage multiple projects effectively and build relationships both internally and externally.
To be considered for our program, email your resume and cover letter to Breanna Copening, Human Resources Assistant, internship@aem.org.
Education Research Intern
Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) is seeking a highly motived team player interested in supporting our Education and Workforce Development departments with research and small projects. The ideal candidate will be flexible and able to quickly adapt to changing priorities and multiple tasks, detail oriented, and possess strong written and verbal communication skills. The intern will focus on researching content critical to growth of membership and tradeshows that will lead to improved member engagement.
Responsibilities include:
- Research and identify key partners and resources for Future of Food and Future of Building white papers.
- Identify possible new speakers for key topics identified by committee and AEM staff.
- Thoroughly vet potential speakers for CONEXPO-CON/AGG to meet education objectives that drives ticket sales.
- Assess CONEXPO-CON/AGG education offerings and identify gaps in content.
This internship will provide any student an opportunity to gain a broader perspective about the association, as well as professional and business development while providing an opportunity to assess interest and abilities in this field. Upon completion of the internship, the student will have gained the following skills and competencies.
- Experience in supporting white papers that will influence industry decisions.
- Understanding of tradeshow education and how it supports show goals.
- Industry knowledge of issues of importance in construction and agriculture sectors.
Required Skills:
- Microsoft Word
- Basic Excel
- Internet research
- PowerPoint
MEST Intern
Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) is seeking a highly motived team player interested in providing exceptional support to our members and exhibitors and assisting our sales team. The ideal candidate will be flexible and able to quickly adapt to changing priorities and multiple tasks, detail oriented, and possess strong written and verbal communication skills. The intern will focus on aspects critical to growth of membership and tradeshows and accuracy of the AEM database that will lead to improved member engagement.
Responsibilities include:
- Prospecting (data mining) from exhibitor lists of competing trade shows to expand list of potential exhibitors for AEM Tradeshows
- Prospecting (data mining) companies to become members
- Making phone calls related to trade shows and member opportunities
- Updating contact changes for email blast bounce-backs (data hygiene)
- Data entry of contracts, space applications, prospects, exhibitor contact info
- Pulling SMART (internal database) reports (exhibitor lists, collections, etc.)
This internship will provide any student pursuing a marketing or business degree an opportunity to gain a broader perspective about customer relations and business development while providing an opportunity to assess interest and abilities in this field. Upon completion of the internship, the student will have gained the following skills and competencies.
- Understanding of sales process from prospecting to targeting to converting
- Understanding of data mining; research experience
- Knowledge of AEM industries (construction, agriculture, mining, forestry, and utility equipment)
- Improved customer service skills
Required Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Intermediate to advanced Excel
- Internet research