Director, Membership & Education Marketing

Director, Membership and Education Marketing 

Newly created position reporting to the Sr. Director, Marketing to develop and direct implementation of American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) marketing strategies and business plans for assigned lines of businesses, including educational activities, National Conference & Exhibition (National Conference), membership recruitment and retention programs to meet and exceed annual budget projections, as well as, develop and monitor annual budget projections to meet and exceed financial goals. 

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, communication or related field required. MBA or other related master’s degree preferred. 

At least 6 years’ related progressive experience managing integrated marketing and/or sales activities required, including strategic planning, developing business plans, budget development and forecasting, market research, ROI analysis, and supervising staff. 

Experience in an association and/or a with medical or consumer publishing highly desirable. 

Excellent interpersonal, organizational, negotiation, critical thinking, verbal/written communication, and leadership skills required, as well as strong financial acumen with the ability to effectively manage a large budget and analyze and interpret data. 

Must be able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously within established deadlines, collaborate effectively with various internal and external constituents, take initiative, and maintain a positive and cooperative team-oriented work environment with a commitment to fostering a culture where everyone feels valued and respected. 

Strong technical acumen essential with proficiency in MS Office and the ability to learn and apply new technologies; familiarity with a CRM (e.g., netForum), SalesForce, budgeting software (e.g., Acumatica), virtual meeting platforms (e.g., WebEx, Teams), and document collaborations platforms (e.g., SharePoint) preferred. 

Some travel and evening/weekend work required. 

To learn more about the organization, see the full job description, and apply for the position, please visit https://www.aap.org/employment.

Why work for the AAP?

Flexible hours and a focus on work/life balance.

State-of-the-art building equipped with standing desks, treadmill desks, cycle desks, on-site fitness center, and on-site exercise classes.

An on-site cafeteria with food costs that are subsidized by AAP.

Strong focus on mental health and wellness.

Tuition reimbursement.

Competitive PTO and sick leave.

Excellent parental benefits, including adoption assistance.

A full list of benefits can be found here.

Hybrid work environment of 40% of work time in the Itasca, IL office per month.

The AAP offers an excellent work environment, competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package. As a reaffirmation to our employee-focused culture, since 2005 the AAP has been named one of the 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in the Chicagoland area. Additionally, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Individuals with Disabilities, and Veterans that values the strength diversity brings to our workplace.

Reasonable Accommodation: Individuals with a disability in need of reasonable accommodation regarding the job application process may call 630-626-6297. Please note, only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will receive a response.

A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $118,915.00 - $125,521.50. Compensation decisions take into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, skills, certifications, geographic location, business needs, and organizational policies. In addition to those factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes healthcare and retirement savings plans. Click to see all benefits offered: https://downloads.aap.org/DOHRAS/BenefitsAtAAP.pdf.