Director, Communications

Organization: American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD)

Position: Director, Communications

Location: Remote

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

Are you an experienced, strategic healthcare communications leader with superb storytelling ability?

The American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD), the leading organization of professionals committed to preventing and curing liver disease, is seeking a Director of Communications to lead communications strategy and delivery for AASLD and the AASLD Foundation. This position is remote with occasional travel required. Candidates residing in DC, Maryland, Virginia, Connecticut, North Carolina, Wisconsin, Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, New Jersey, and Florida will be considered.

This is an excellent opportunity to utilize creative communications efforts to drive the association’s strategic goals!

AASLD offers:

• Remote work environment
• Competitive benefits package
• 35-hour workweek
• Generous vacation/holiday leave
• Generous retirement plan contribution
• Tuition reimbursement

As the Director of Communications, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering AASLD’s and AASLD Foundation’s communications efforts, ensuring brand cohesion and messaging alignment across all internal and external communications channels. You will be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with media, creating and curating impact-driven content, and delivering best-in-class storytelling. This position reports to the Chief Executive Officer.

Qualified candidates offer:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications or equivalent experience
• 6 years of experience in communications, with at least 3 of those years in management
• Previous communications experience in health care that includes corporate communications, event communications, and program scripting
• Strong experience writing compelling content for a range of diverse audiences and channels
• Digital/web communications experience and familiarity with digital and web marketing platforms
• Experience in public relations, media outreach, and crisis communications
• Familiarity with health and scientific issues and policy
• Previous experience creating and delivering presentations to leadership and discerning external audiences

How To Apply

For more information or to submit your resume, cover letter, and two writing samples please visit the following job link (or copy/paste link to a new window):

https://recruitcrm.io/apply/17388836840880013318oOK

Salary: $113,000 - $142,000

Additional inquiries and questions can be emailed to Beth Cessna at jobs@cessnasearch.com.

AASLD is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

About The American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD)

AASLD is the leading organization of scientists and health care professionals committed to preventing and curing liver disease. The organization fosters research that leads to improved treatment options for millions of liver disease patients and advances the science and practice of hepatology through educational conferences, training programs, professional publications, and partnerships with government agencies and sister societies.

AASLD recognizes that each employee’s experiences and perspectives are unique and add value to its ability to serve the membership and community. AASLD commits to building a fully inclusive, collaborative, and respectful workplace that reflects all the communities it serves. The organization offers a competitive benefits package, including a 35-hour work week, generous vacation/holiday leave, and retirement contribution.

About Cessna & Associates, LLC

Cessna & Associates, LLC is a boutique HR consultancy partnering with mission-driven nonprofit organizations. Our goal is to identify the best potential candidates that the market has to offer.

Cessna & Associates, LLC is a boutique HR consultancy partnering with mission-driven nonprofit organizations. Our goal is to identify the best potential candidates that the market has to offer.