Vice President, Marketing & Communications

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

Position: Vice President, Marketing & Communications

Location: Remote with travel

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

Are you a marketing and communications leader with experience marketing events and other association products and creating organizational strategy?

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 Vice President of Marketing & Communications to provide strategic vision, leadership, and oversight of all communications, marketing, public relations, and brand management to support AASLD’s mission.  This position is remote with up to 20% travel that includes regular visits to AASLD’s headquarters, meetings, and team development.

This is an excellent opportunity to create measurable marketing and communications strategies for a mission-driven organization!

AASLD offers:

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

As the Vice President of Marketing & Communications, you will oversee, manage, and translate AASLD’s strategic plan into operational priorities and goals for the association’s marketing and communications programs.  You will be responsible for meeting these goals by engaging and motivating staff through accountability, supported by clear metrics and timelines.  You will keep staff directed and focused on serving members, delivering on revenue objectives, and the mission of the association.  This position reports to the Chief Executive Officer and serves as a key member of the AASLD Senior Leadership Team.

Qualified candidates offer:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in marketing, communications, business, or related field
• 10 years in a senior management role, including progressive experience in marketing and communications
• Experience serving as a company spokesperson 
• Association marketing experience, including experience marketing the full suite of association products, with a particular focus on events
• Proven experience in the design and execution of marketing, communications, and public relations activities

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/17254696125070013318HiC

Salary range: $162,400 - $203,000

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 society.

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.

AASLD requires prospective and/or new employees to comply with the association’s vaccination protocol.

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.  

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