Senior Communications and Membership Manager
CLIENT ASSOCIATION: Society of Behavioral Medicine (SBM)
POSITION REPORTS TO: Executive Director, SBM
POSITION THAT REPORTS TO YOU: Communications Coordinator, SBM (1.0 FTE; 1 person)
EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT EMPLOYEE STATUS: Exempt
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Responsible for the strategic direction, implementation, and oversight of the Society of Behavioral Medicine’s communications strategies, including event promotion and membership retention/recruitment.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES (Minimum of 37.5 hours/week):
- Develop, direct, and implement marketing and communication plans that help SBM achieve its mission and advance its strategic directions. Plans to include:
- Social media strategy;
- Email campaign strategy, including full email calendar, scheduling, and formatting; and
- Tailoring of member communications based on interests and demographics.
- Oversee SBM branding, style, and design guidelines, to ensure consistency across all SBM communications and products, including emails, social media, website, member newsletter, and conference collateral.
- Manage production and posting of press releases, annual report, presentation scripts, and other publications as required.
- Update SBM website as needed and oversee changes other staff make to the website as directed. Includes management of the Healthy Living section.
- Serve as liaison to various SBM councils and committees including but not restricted to the Membership Council and the Advocacy Council.
- Serve as communications lead during SBM conference.
AMOUNT OF REQUIRED TRAVEL:
One to two weeks per year; limited evening and weekend work may be required.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Bachelor’s degree in communications-related field preferred; minimum of 3 years professional experience in journalism, communications, marketing, public relations, or related field. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Occasional lifting of 20-30 pounds of boxed publications or materials.
*This position is located in downtown Milwaukee, WI and a minimum of two days onsite in the office are a requirement of the role.
*EDI requires new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless a medical or religious exemption applies and is approved. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized CDC COVID-19 vaccine primary series regimen. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination.
*Please apply to the role that best aligns to your experience and qualifications. We’ll discuss your interests and possible opportunities during an initial phone interview. (No need to apply to multiple opportunities.)