Manager, State Society Relations

American Academy of Dermatology; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision/life insurance

Matching retirement contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation/medical/personal days

Recognition program

Bonus program

Pension plan

Paid time off

Casual work environment

Work-life balance

Job summary

A leading dermatologic association is seeking a Manager, State Society Relations in Washington, DC. This role focuses on liaising between the Academy and state dermatology societies, managing state leadership events, and fostering engagement with local members. Ideal candidates will have at least six years of experience in associations, excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, and a strong grasp of healthcare issues. The position includes a competitive benefits package and offers a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to bridge strategic vision with operationalization of projects.
• Experience leading and working with project teams in associations.
• Knowledge of the healthcare arena preferred.
• Knowledge of the healthcare arena is preferred.
• Ability to bridge strategic vision with the operationalization of projects and programs that move Academy goals forward.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills – ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization, both internal and external, and with Member volunteers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills essential.
• Strong presentation, organizational and program development/management skills required.
• Ability to plan, organize, monitor, assess, and document efforts, impact, and accomplishments.
• Organizational, planning, time management, and budgeting skills.
• Expertise in fostering cooperation, communication, collaboration, and consensus between and among internal, external, and adjunct groups.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between the Academy and state dermatology societies.
• Manage state leadership efforts through various conferences and retreats.
• Facilitate participation of Academy staff in society meetings and events.
• Serve as staff liaison to State Society Relationships Committee.
• Facilitate and coordinate Academy staff and leadership participation in state and local society meetings through speaking engagements, leadership retreat participation, and individualized guidance and support.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with state and local society staff and state-based Member leadership.
• Collaborate with staff across the Academy to ensure that guidance, tools, and resources are easily implemented and can be adapted to address the unique needs of state societies.
• Identify and develop enhanced resources to advance best practices including, state grassroots advocacy, community outreach and membership development.
• Serve as primary initial point of contact, where appropriate, for state and local society member and staff leadership in navigating and accessing Academy resources.
• Collaborate with Director, State Policy in the assessment and development of strategic and financial goals that relate to Advocacy and Policy and the overall Academy mission.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Program development/management

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Minimum six years' association experience

Job description

The American Academy of Dermatology is seeking a Manager, State Society Relations located in our Washington, DC office responsible for serving as primary liaison between the Academy and state and local dermatology societies. Develop, manage, coordinate and track impact of the Academy’s strategic relationships and collaboration with the network of state and local/regional societies. Works closely with internal departments and volunteer leaders to ensure state societies are informed, supported, and engaged in Academy initiatives.

About Us

The American Academy of Dermatology (Academy), founded in 1938, is the largest, most influential, and most representative of all dermatologic associations. A sister organization to the Academy, the American Academy of Dermatology Association is the resource for government affairs, health policy and practice information for dermatologists, and plays a major role in formulating policies that can enhance the quality of dermatologic care.

With a membership of more than 21,000 members worldwide, the Academy is committed to: advancing the diagnosis and medical, surgical, and cosmetic treatment of the skin, hair, and nails; advocating high standards in clinical practice, education, and research in dermatology; and supporting and enhancing patient care for a lifetime of healthier skin.

To learn more about the Academy please visit our website at www.aad.org, or follow us on these social media outlets:

• TikTok (www.tiktok.com/@AADskin)
• Pinterest (www.pinterest.com/AADskin)

Responsibilities

• Supports alignment of state and national advocacy priorities, particularly on legislative and regulatory issues affecting the specialty.
• Work collaboratively across the Academy to actively identify areas of opportunity to further engage, collaborate, support, and foster bi-directional dialogue with state and local dermatology societies. As liaison across departments, facilitate the flow of bi-directional information between state and local societies and the Academy, and ensure effective integration of appropriate functions (e.g., marketing/communication, and community relations) to advance visibility of specialty.
• Manage and coordinate state leadership efforts through the State Society President’s Summit, Executive Director Conference, Strategic Leadership Retreats, and other state, local, and regional society meetings and events as may be developed or requested. This includes developing retreat/meeting agendas and program content, securing speakers, and working cross-departmentally on meeting arrangements, marketing, content development and all other aspects of program development. Serve as staff liaison to State Society Relationships Committee.
• Facilitate and coordinate Academy staff and leadership participation in state and local society meetings through speaking engagements, leadership retreat participation, and individualized guidance and support. Build and maintain strong working relationships with state and local society staff and state-based Member leadership.
• Work closely with staff across the Academy to ensure that guidance, tools, and resources are easily implemented and can be adapted to address the unique needs of state societies. Identify and develop enhanced resources to advance best practices including, state grassroots advocacy, community outreach and membership development. Serve as primary initial point of contact, where appropriate, for state and local society member and staff leadership in navigating and accessing Academy resources.
• Collaborate with Director, State Policy in the assessment and development of strategic and financial goals that relate to Advocacy and Policy and the overall Academy mission

Requirements

• Minimum six years’ association/non-profit experience required, including working with networks of chapters and/or state organizations.
• Experience leading and working with project teams required.
• Experience with state grassroots and legislative efforts.
• Knowledge of the healthcare arena is preferred.
• Ability to bridge strategic vision with the operationalization of projects and programs that move Academy goals forward.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills – ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization, both internal and external, and with Member volunteers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills essential.
• Strong presentation, organizational and program development/management skills required.
• Ability to plan, organize, monitor, assess, and document efforts, impact, and accomplishments.
• Organizational, planning, time management, and budgeting skills.
• Expertise in fostering cooperation, communication, collaboration, and consensus between and among internal, external, and adjunct groups.

We offer a competitive compensation plan and benefits package including medical/dental/vision/life insurance as well as a matching retirement contribution, tuition reimbursement, bonus program, pension plan, paid vacation/medical/personal days, work-life balance, recognition program and casual work environment. More information about our compensation and benefits can be reviewed on the detailed job ad on our website.

The Academy offers a hybrid work environment; providing time in the office for in-person collaboration and the opportunity to work remotely for focus time. We are building a workplace where our employees are excited to come to work every day because of the culture that we are creating together — one of respect, transparency, and collaboration. A workplace in which we demonstrate care and commitment, celebration, community, and focused learning that contributes to the mission of advancing excellence in dermatologic care.

For immediate consideration please apply online at www.aad.org, scroll to the bottom of the page and follow the Employment link. EOE M/F/D/V