PUBLIC EDUCATION MANAGER

PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT MANAGER

What you'll do.

The Public Education Manager leads the development and evolution of the AAN's public education content and initiatives, driving impactful brain health messaging across multiple platforms and departments. In this strategic role, you'll oversee content creation, product development, and cross-functional collaboration to bring educational resources to life. Guided by the Brain Health Committee and Public Education Editorial Board, you'll ensure our objectives are executed with clarity, creativity, and consistency. From shaping content strategy and design to managing complex projects, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, accessible information that aligns with the AAN's mission to improve brain health for all.

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Who we are.

Join a diverse community of fun, energetic, and dedicated employees and members who are committed to supporting neurologists worldwide in providing exceptional care to their patients. The AAN's vision is to be indispensable to our members, and we continue to embrace our values of Community, Leadership, Well-being and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Together, we pursue our mission to enhance member career fulfillment and promote brain health for all.

The AAN, founded in Minneapolis in 1948, supports and represents more than 40,000 neurologists and neuroscience professionals worldwide who provide crucial patient care, seek new cures and treatments for brain disease and work to ensure patient access to the right care. Our headquarters is in a stunning, energy-efficient office, located in downtown Minneapolis's dynamic Mill District, and our public policy office is near the action on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Both locations offer easy access to light rail, major bus lines, parking options, walking/biking paths, and a myriad of dining and entertainment choices, making it a vibrant hub for everyone.

What we look for.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Health, Business Development, or related field is required

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in project/program management in public education, health communication, content strategy (particularly in healthcare, nonprofit or professional association setting) or related field is required
• Prior experience working in an editorial office or copyediting required
• Previous experience working with physicians in a committee environment is preferred
• Previous experience in digital education content delivery and working with vendors and external stakeholders in content production preferred

*Equivalent combination of education and experience beyond the minimum requirement may be substituted for qualification requirements.

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong project management, budget management, and organizational skills are required
• Demonstrates ability to manage a comprehensive vision and translate into actionable steps is required
• Demonstrated advanced verbal and written communication skills are required
• Able to work under tight and calendar driven deadlines to deliver monthly content is required
• Ability to exercise independent judgement and discretion on important matters, effectively manage ambiguity, and working within a constantly evolving and growing work portfolio is preferred
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with all internal and external stakeholders from diverse backgrounds at all levels of the organization is required
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft platform or similar as well as Adobe Acrobat is preferred

Travel Requirements: Minimal travel required - approximately 5%. Ability to legally travel outside of the United States, particularly but not limited to Canada.

Location: Minneapolis, MNand is identified as hybrid (required to work in the office with the ability to work remotely part of the week)

Schedule: Some evenings and weekends required

What we offer.

Our excellent benefits package that works as hard for you as you do for us.

• Thrive at Work and Beyond
  1. Flexible work arrangements
  2. Generous PTO & holidays
  3. Comprehensive wellness programs
  4. Paid parental, family, and bereavement leave
• Benefits to Secure Your Future
  1. Competitive salary & incentive program
  2. 10.5% 401(k) contribution & financial planning resources
  3. Paid life, and both long- and short-term disability insurance
• Benefits to Grow With Us
  1. Tuition reimbursement
  2. Professional development opportunities
  3. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion training programs
  4. Monetary years of service recognition awards
• Feel Recognized & Connected (Culture & Community)
  1. Employee awards & peer recognition to celebrate excellence
  2. Team-building events & company celebrations to foster connections
  3. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiatives to create a culture where everyone belongs
  4. Volunteer days & charitable giving programs to make an impact beyond the workplace
• Health & Happiness (Medical, Dental, Vision & More)
  1. Comprehensive health coverage with medical, dental, and vision plans
  2. Telemedicine & mental health resources for accessible care
  3. Onsite workout facility, gender-neutral restroom, wellness and lactation rooms
  4. Transportation subsidy
  5. Flavored waters & on-site fitness

Great Location: Our headquarters is a beautiful, energy-efficient office in Minneapolis, MN. Our headquarters is in a stunning, energy-efficient office, located in downtown Minneapolis's dynamic Mill District, and our public policy office is near the action on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Both locations offer easy access to light rail, major bus lines, parking options, walking/biking paths, and a myriad of dining and entertainment choices, making it a vibrant hub for everyone.

Great People in Great Careers: The AAN offers talent opportunities in the fields of Administration, Accounting, Marketing, Communications, Digital Development, Event Planning, Social Media, Research, Health Policy, Information Systems, Project Management, and more.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

View our press room, conferences, world-renowned guidelines, social media channels, patient and caregiver magazine, and most recent Annual Report.

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The American Academy of Neurology is an equal opportunity employer.