Marketing and Membership Director

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

$130K/yr – $150K/yrDirector/Executive8+ years expFull time

Posted 4 days ago

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Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Strategic Leadership (25%)
  • - Develop and execute an integrated annual marketing and membership strategy aligned with AOSSM's Strategic Plan.
  • - Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO and leadership team.
  • - Lead annual marketing planning, budgeting, prioritization, and resource allocation.
  • - Partner with department leaders to support major organizational initiatives.
  • Brand & Communications (20%)
  • - Serve as steward of the AOSSM brand across all communication channels.
  • - Lead organizational messaging, storytelling, public relations, and creative direction.
  • - Ensure brand consistency across meetings, education, publishing, research, advocacy, philanthropy, and membership.
  • Membership Growth & Engagement (20%)

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field; master\'s degree preferred.
  • Minimum 8–10 years of progressively responsible marketing leadership experience.
  • Demonstrated success leading integrated marketing strategies and cross-functional teams.
  • Experience with membership organizations, healthcare, or nonprofit associations preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of digital marketing, CRM/AMS platforms, marketing automation, analytics, AI tools, and project management.
  • Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities while consistently meeting deadlines.
  • Executive presence with experience working with Boards, volunteer leaders, and senior executives.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution
  • Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Flexible/hybrid work environment
  • Professional development support
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American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine

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The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) is the premier global organization representing the interests of orthopaedic surgeons and other professionals who provide comprehensive health services for the care of athletes and active people of all ages and levels. We cultivate evidence-based knowledge, provide extensive educational programming, and promote emerging research that advances the science and practice of sports medicine. AOSSM is also a founding partner of the STOP Sports Injuries campaign to prevent overuse and traumatic injuries in kids.

Founded in 1972
Des Plaines, Illinois, USA
41 employees (9 in marketing)
0% recommend to a friend
1% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
31.6K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$7.1K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
67.7%
Direct
23.1%
Referral
6.3%
Social
0.2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~41

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
9 (22% of company)
Median Tenure
3 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1