Executive Director

Association Acumen; Menomonee Falls (WI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation & holidays

Remote work two days a week

Birthday off

Job summary

Association Acumen is seeking an experienced Executive Director to lead two large medical organizations with strategic oversight, strong culture, and a collaborative team. The role requires exceptional communication and the ability to translate ideas into actionable initiatives that benefit members.

The Executive Director will work with volunteer boards, manage education, conferences, sponsorships, and communications while driving sustainable revenue and ensuring excellent member service.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of senior management experience in non-profit organizations.
• Bachelor’s Degree required; CAE preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership, supervisory skills, and adaptability.
• Strong written and spoken communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership and oversee operations per bylaws and strategic plan.
• Coordinate elections and ensure leadership pipeline with the Board.
• Oversee budgeting, finance, and revenue generation opportunities.
• Manage member services, outreach, and international membership.
• Lead conference, meetings, and continuing education initiatives.
• Procure sponsorships and manage exhibitor relations.
• Lead communications, marketing, and website content; report metrics.
• Maintain database accuracy and support member records.
• Travel 3-4 weeks; lift up to 50 pounds.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Non-profit experience

Team management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

CAE preferred

Job description

We're looking for an experienced Executive Director to manage and provide strategic leadership for two large dynamic medical organizations. Fantastic opportunity for an association professional looking for a progressive environment with great benefits, an extremely talented team, flexibility, amazing culture and collaborative atmosphere!

We need someone skilled at working with volunteer boards, strategizing and translating ideas into actionable initiatives. We need a great communicator, experienced at multi-tasking and able to provide the association membership with dedicated follow-up and personalized customer service. Certified Association Executive (CAE) preferred. Specific duties may include: No out of state resumes please.

Essential Job Functions

• Leadership: Provides visionary leadership for the association and demonstrates the ability to handle multiple responsibilities in directing the operations of the association in accordance with the bylaws, mission statement, strategic plan, and policies and procedures established by the association. Works with the Board to ensure the strategic plan is up to date. Coordinates annual elections to ensure successful succession and leadership pipeline.
• Operations: Responsible for the effective operation of the association, advising and making recommendations to the Board of Directors, and ensuring the decisions and policies adopted by the Board are fulfilled. Provides consultation regarding fiscal, legal, and contractual responsibilities. Provides budget and finance development oversight and management. Works closely with the Board to develop opportunities for generating revenue streams for the association. Attends all Board and Executive Committee meetings and prepares agendas and minutes. Monitors and ensures a high level of customer service in all departments. Maintains annual timeline and dashboard.
• Awards: Oversee awards program including nominations, award selection and publicity for winners.
• Membership: Attends membership committee meetings; manages all member campaigns; runs membership reports; reviews membership applications; handles new member onboarding; replies to inquiries; creates and implements efforts to increase and retain membership base, including creating and developing an effective outreach program to international members.
• Education: Oversees the creation and delivery of high-quality educational programming for the annual conference and other in-person education and the management of online educational efforts. Liaises with committee chair and the Association's Programs Manager and Meetings Director.
• Conference and Meetings Management: Oversees all conference and educational efforts and meetings management in collaboration with the Meetings Director; assists with creating conference marketing materials and provides registration and logistical support, as needed; promotes and sets up regional events and Capitol Summit; handles accreditation approval process for continuing medical education credits; replies to inquiries.
• Sponsorship: Responsible for all sponsor and exhibitor procurement and tracking; handles sponsorship and exhibitor communications; reviews and updates prospectus; provides an onsite point of contact for exhibitors/sponsors.
• Communications: Together with Meetings/Communications Director, produces high-quality email and other marketing materials for membership, conference, and all other promotions. Creates editorial timelines, content review, and content management systems for client newsletters, targeting appropriate audiences and distributes publications. Develops appropriate website content and creates and implements social media campaigns. Liaises with committee chair; generates reports and metrics to assess impact. Ensures a coordinated marketing effort. Supervises media and public relations activities.
• Database and Website Management: Oversees the creation, maintenance, and accuracy of member databases. Ensures website is updated with accurate, timely information.
• Any other duties or projects as requested. Some travel required (3-4 weeks). Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Skills/Requirements

Must:

• Have at least three years’ experience working with non-profit organizations at a senior management level
• Bachelor’s Degree required; CAE preferred
• Have dynamic leadership and supervisory skills; open to continuous evolution both personally and professionally
• Handle multiple client demands and contribute to ongoing systems development and suggest improvements
• Demonstrate creative, flexible and sound analytical skills in complex problem-solving situations
• Have demonstrated work ethic, great communication skills (both written and spoken)
• Enjoy being thoroughly organized; have excellent attention to detail; be a self-starter in a fast-paced environment

Competitive Compensation:

Association Acumen offers a great comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance (80% employer paid), 401(k) with an employer match and profit sharing.

Commitment to Work/Life Balance:

Recharge your batteries. Association Acumen offers paid vacation, 8 paid holidays plus your birthday off, flexible work schedules, remote working availability two days a week after completion of three month probationary period, personal time off (5 days annually) and earned time off for business travel. This adds up to over 30 paid days off per year! We also provide maternity leave coverage with 3 weeks at 100% pay plus the ability to use vacation and personal time.

Commitment to Education and Career Development:

We believe strongly in life-long education and support professional development for our employees.

Association Acumen is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.