Company Overview

We are the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), an innovative professional medical association located in Darien, IL, a southwest suburb of Chicago. Established in 1975, the AASM is a professional, forward-thinking membership organization dedicated to the advancement of sleep medicine and related research. Our mission is to advance sleep care and enhance sleep health to improve lives. We represent a combined membership of over 12,000 accredited member sleep centers and individual members, including physicians, scientists, and other healthcare professionals.

Founded in 1998, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine Foundation (AASM Foundation) is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) charitable and scientific organization that was established by the AASM.?The AASM Foundation has invested in the future of sleep medicine by supporting more than 300 grants totaling more than $24 million in funding. Our portfolio includes research grants for all career stages, community grants, and training grants.

In pursuit of improving sleep health and promoting high-quality patient-centered care for all people, the AASM and AASM Foundation are dedicated to fostering a culture that is committed to excellence, inclusive, flexible, collaborative, appreciative, supportive, and innovative. We strive to live out these team values each day and are looking for others who would like to do the same.

The health and well-being of our employees are of the utmost importance to us. Our employees enjoy a hybrid work arrangement, working primarily remotely with the option to work in our Darien, Illinois office. We recently hosted our second round of "comeback days" to get reacquainted with working in person. We are reviewing employee feedback from these experiences to help us determine a long-term arrangement that works in the best interests of the organization and our valued employees. As a result, only local candidates will be considered for this position.

AASM Foundation Marketing and Communications Specialist

Job Summary

The AASM Foundation is seeking an individual with a strong marketing and/or communications background to develop content, boost engagement, and explore opportunities to expand awareness of the AASM Foundation’s programs, initiatives, and campaigns. We are looking for a motivated, knowledgeable, and creative individual who can help us maximize engagement in the various opportunities offered by the AASM Foundation.

You’ll collaborate with other AASM Foundation staff to compile, review, and assess current communications strategies and develop a communications plan for the AASM Foundation. This position will also provide opportunities to write and publish original content and collaborate on the development of multi-media assets, which may include infographics, videos, presentations, and other messaging.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Analyze the AASM Foundation’s current communications strategies (e.g., social media, emails, quarterly newsletters, web ads, website) and recommend strategies to highlight our priorities, showcase success stories, and outcomes data, and boost engagement
• Explore opportunities to expand and tailor messaging to different audiences
• Suggest ways to align AASM Foundation and AASM communication strategies
• Develop content for distribution through social media channels
• Recommend ways to organize and feature opportunities and highlight achievements on the AASM Foundation website
• Draft original content for the quarterly newsletter, press releases, and website announcements
• Collaborate with staff on the development of multi-media assets, which may include infographics, videos, presentations, and other messaging
• Develop and execute marketing plans for various events, programs, and organizational initiatives
• Draft marketing copy for email, brochures, web pages, social media, and exhibit signage
• Assist with the coordination of exhibits, including packing and shipping exhibit materials and staffing conferences and events
• Coordinate and maintain relationships with external partners and supporters
• Develop graphics, templates, and layouts for printed and digital communications
• Assist in collecting, tracking, and reporting data on communication efforts and marketing campaigns
• Special projects as assigned

Qualifications and Skills

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, or related field desired; will accept a combination of education and prior work experience
• Minimum two years of related marketing campaign experience
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of social media platforms
• Experience or interest in web design using WordPress or similar platforms
• Creative thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to interpret data reports
• Capacity to prioritize and multitask efficiently with minimal supervision
• Team player who is comfortable collaborating with others
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Bonus skills

• Interest in science and medicine
• Familiarity with health care concepts and language
• Audio and photo editing skills

Aside from the great job opportunity, we offer a collaborative and fun work culture with amazing benefits and annual bonus potential. Check out our careers page for a glimpse at life at the AASM.

• Affordable medical & dental coverage for you and your family
• Free life & disability insurance
• 3 weeks of PTO (personal/vacation/sick time) plus paid company holidays
• PAID parental leave
• Flex-time hours
• Business casual environment
• Generous 401(k) plan
• Flexible spending & dependent care accounts
• Professional development assistance
• Discounted fitness membership
• Weekly “Wellness Wednesdays” with a virtual walk, stretch, and healthy snack breaks
• Twice daily “plank breaks”
• Seasonal virtual employee events

About American Academy of Sleep Medicine

We are the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), an innovative professional medical association located in Darien, IL, a southwest suburb of Chicago. Established in 1975, the AASM is a professional, forward-thinking membership organization dedicated to the advancement of sleep medicine and related research. Our mission is to advance sleep care and enhance sleep health to improve lives. We represent a combined membership of over 12,000 accredited member sleep centers and individual members, including physicians, scientists, and other health care professionals. In pursuit of improving sleep health and promoting high-quality patient-centered care for all people, the AASM is dedicated to fostering a culture that is committed to excellence, inclusive, flexible, collaborative, appreciative, supportive, and innovative. We strive to live out these team values each day and are looking for others who would like to do the same. The health and safety of our valued employees are of the utmost importance to us. A majority of our employees enjoy a hybrid work arrangement with the option to work in our Darien, Illinois office. Currently, only local candidates will be considered for all positions as we consider a long-term arrangement in 2023.

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