Senior Director, AONL Marketing Communications and Membership Engagement

We are currently seeking a Senior Director, AONL Marketing Communications and Membership Engagement, located in our Chicago office.  

Since 1967, the American Organization of Nurse  Leadership (AONL) has provided leadership, professional development, advocacy and research to advance nursing practice and patient care, promote nursing leadership excellence and shape public policy for health care nationwide. AONL is a subsidiary of the American Hospital Association.

Purpose

The Senior Director, AONL Marketing Communications and Membership Engagement supports the mission and vision of AONL through engaging and strengthening the membership, developing new products and building the AONL brand. The role is responsible for the development of AONL initiatives and programs that are in alignment with AONL and AHA strategic plans. Balances both the strategic and executional aspects of the role, while developing and leading a high performing team. Contributes to the increased awareness and influence of AONL and its work in the nursing leadership field to core stakeholders and the public.

Essential Functions:

1. Develops marketing/communications strategy. Responsible for the overall management of the AONL brand, including the development of strategies that present a professional and engaging image to internal and external audiences.
    
2. Serves as a member of the core AONL leadership team providing support and expertise to colleagues.
    
3. Analyzes and refines marketing communications strategies and monitors plan results to meet annual stated goals and budget requirements.
    
4. Leads market research efforts to monitor the changes in health care and association environments to identify threats and opportunities.  Identifies association growth opportunities and demonstration of AONL value.
    
5. Hire, train, develop, manage and evaluate marketing, membership and support staff based upon individual goals and their contributions to the team. Ensures staff implement and executes multi-tiered marketing and sales plans that support all products, programs and services.  
    
6. Leads AONL membership strategy and foster a culture of customer service among the team to enhance membership experience and ensure that membership recruitment, retention, engagement and revenue goals are met, Develops and monitors assigned budgets, ensuring financial viability of respective programs and initiatives.
    
7. Identifies, develops and leads the implementation of new products, programs and member benefits. Develops business cases and pricing models for new programs. Manage day-to-day processes, monitor usage, recommend reviews and update as needed existing member benefits and offerings.
    
8. Keeps abreast of marketing communications and membership best practices and continuously improves processes and programs.
   
     Benefits

We offer an excellent total compensation package, which includes medical/dental coverage (PPO/HMO), vision care, life insurance, short and long-term disability plans, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, paid vacation/holidays/sick days, wellness programs and more!

The American Hospital Association (AHA) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We will provide reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call (312) 422-3000 and ask for the Director, Human Resources and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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Qualifications

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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