Communications and Program Specialist

Responsibilities

• Communications: Help develop and disseminate member-facing communications, including regular email updates, website maintenance and updates, strategic social media content, campaigns to drive attendance and participation in association events, and writing content for the TNAFP quarterly print publication.
• Work with staff to develop and implement marketing communications campaigns for physician membership recruitment and retention.
• Leverage PR/media relations efforts to help generate earned media exposure for the association.
• Work closely with colleagues to help plan, promote and coordinate the association’s annual conference and other events, providing on-site support at all Academy events with exceptional customer service.
• TNAFP Foundation: Serve as primary staff person responsible for 501(c)3 Foundation programs designed to promote and grow family medicine in Tennessee, including but not limited to annual student awards, scholarships and state-funded loan repayment incentive program.
• Build relationships with Tennessee medical school and family medicine residency program contacts to raise awareness of the Foundation, including regular outreach and coordinating meetings and speaking engagements.
• Support Executive Director in managing Foundation Board of Directors, including producing and delivering reports, scheduling meetings, etc.
• Perform other administrative duties as assigned, including but not limited to serving as a staff liaison to member committees.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field of study, such as communications, marketing or business management (professional experience may be considered as substitute for education)
• At least two years of relevant professional experience in communications, public relations, marketing, or association management (internship experience may be considered)
• Experience/aptitude with Canva or other graphic design platforms
• Strong attention to detail and overall organization
• Positive attitude to contribute to and thrive in a small team-based environment
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with a high level of customer service
• Unwavering professionalism and ethics in every situation
• Ability and willingness to travel periodically, as required (less than 10%)

Preferred

• Healthcare experience/knowledge not required but preferred

Benefits

• Health plan coverage with 100% of premiums paid by employer
• Optional vision and dental coverage
• Long-term disability insurance benefits with 100% of premiums paid by employer
• Generous Simplified Employee Pension retirement savings benefits
• Generous paid time off schedule including major holidays and increasing PTO with longevity
• Flexible hybrid work environment
• Rewarding, mission-based work in a nonprofit environment