Job description

About the Organization

The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM), located in Rosemont, IL, is a leading international association dedicated to orthopaedic surgeons and allied professionals focused on sports medicine. The Society fosters evidence-based knowledge, extensive education, and innovative research to advance sports medicine science and practice. It supports a community committed to injury prevention, safe return to play, and effective clinical care for athletes from youth through professionals.

Position Overview

AOSSM seeks a Director of Marketing and Membership to join its professional leadership team. This senior role involves shaping and executing integrated strategies in marketing, branding, communications, and membership development. Reporting directly to the CEO, the Director acts as a strategic partner ensuring alignment with the organization’s goals while enhancing member engagement, brand strength, program participation, fundraising efforts, and long-term growth.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee the creation and implementation of a cohesive annual marketing and membership plan tied to the Society’s strategic objectives.
Advise the CEO and senior leadership on marketing and membership-related initiatives.
Manage budgeting, resource allocation, and priority setting for marketing activities.
Guide branding efforts to maintain consistency across all communications including meetings, research publications, advocacy, philanthropy, and educational programs.
Lead recruitment, retention, onboarding, renewal, engagement, and win-back campaigns leveraging precise audience segmentation.
Monitor membership revenue, set annual dues goals, and forecast renewal and recruitment trends.
Collaborate with volunteers and committees to identify member needs and growth opportunities.
Partner with cross-functional teams to enhance program participation and sponsorship campaigns.
Utilize marketing technologies, optimize CRM systems, apply automation, analytics, and AI tools to improve organizational performance.
Set departmental KPIs and provide executive-level dashboards for performance tracking.
Recruit, mentor, and coach the marketing and membership team fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation.
Travel about 10–15% annually for key meetings including the AOSSM Annual Meeting and Board sessions.

Qualifications and Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field; master’s degree preferred.
At least 8–10 years of progressive experience in marketing leadership roles.
Proven success in designing and executing integrated marketing strategies and managing cross-functional teams.
Experience with membership organizations, healthcare, or nonprofit sectors advantageous.
Expertise with digital marketing platforms, CRM/AMS, marketing automation, data analytics, AI applications, and project management.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with strong presentation abilities.
Ability to juggle multiple priorities and meet deadlines effectively.
Executive presence, comfortable interacting with Boards, volunteer leaders, and senior executives.

Leadership Competencies

Strategic foresight and planning
Operational excellence and organizational skills
Data-informed decision-making
Commitment to innovation and continuous improvement
Collaborative and inclusive leadership
Effective executive communication
Sound financial and business judgment
Strong accountability and results orientation

Compensation and Benefits

Annual salary between $130,000 and $150,000 based on experience.
Comprehensive healthcare including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions.
Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
Life and disability insurance benefits.
Flexible and hybrid work arrangements.
Support for professional growth and development.

Personal Characteristics

Diplomatic and professional demeanor
Ethical conduct with high integrity
Goal-oriented and disciplined
Experienced and insightful thinker
Independent yet collaborative
Self-motivated and proactive