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American Academy of Pediatrics

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is a membership organization of 67,000 pediatricians and approximately 475 staff committed to the optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.  The AAP promotes pediatrics and advances child health priorities by developing policy, conducting research, building coalitions, raising public awareness, funding community-based projects, and supporting training and professional education for our membership.

Mission: The mission of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is to attain optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. To accomplish this mission, the AAP shall support the professional needs of its members.

Our fabulous benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, LTD/STD, Vacation, Sick, Holiday pay, 401K/403B, Health and Wellness Reimbursement Program, Goal Achievement Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts.

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Nov 25, 2024  
Podcast Producer and Editor
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the nation’s leading advocacy organization for children’s healthcare, is seeking an engaging professional to produce, record, and edit AAP podcasts. This individual will conceive, pitch, and craft stories into compelling audio segments, and incorporate interviews, music, and sound effects into captivating compositions. In addition, this role will oversee remote, in-studio, and field-based audio and video recording sessions in collaboration with podcast hosts and manage all editing and post-production tasks. This position provides guidance and oversight regarding podcast strategy and will be located at our beautiful headquarters in Itasca, IL.    Some duties include: 1.             Plan, record, and edit podcasts from start to finish, including booking guests, prepping and producing interviews, and managing all aspects of production. 2.            Coordinate editorial planning process across multiple staff teams to...
American Academy of Pediatrics Hybrid (Itasca, IL, USA) Full-Time
Nov 21, 2024  
Senior Marketing Manager, Education Resources
Seeking innovative collaborator to direct the development, implementation, and evaluation of marketing and promotional initiatives and brand strategies for American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) education courses and resources to ensure consistency with messaging and the attainment of all established financial and education program goals, as well as manage all marketing and promotional efforts for attendee acquisition for the AAP National Conference.   Qualified candidates will possess the following: ·       Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, or related discipline or an equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience required. ·       At least five years’ related integrated marketing experience required, including developing, implementing, and evaluating strategic digital and traditional marketing plans; copywriting; creative direction; and budget development/management and forecasting. ·       Experience managing budgets and...
American Academy of Pediatrics Hybrid (Itasca, IL, USA) Full-Time
Nov 15, 2024  
Manager, Campaigns (Grant Funded)
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the nation’s leading advocacy organization for children’s healthcare, is seeking a manager of grant-funded public health awareness campaigns. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Campaigns, this position will support the implementation of campaign strategies, activities, and deliverables targeting AAP members, other pediatric clinicians, and parents. Responsibilities also include assisting in the creation of multi-channel campaign materials, reviewing and editing content, and collecting and reporting data on campaign effectiveness. Some tasks include: 1.             Assist in the creation of communications plans to achieve specific goals and objectives for campaigns to reach AAP members, other clinicians, and parent audiences. 2.            Collaborate with staff teams to create multimedia content, social media, web content, newsletters, educational content, and other campaign related materials. 3.            Write,...
American Academy of Pediatrics Hybrid (Itasca, IL, USA) Full-Time
Nov 14, 2024  
Strategic Communications Specialist
The nation’s leading advocacy organization for children’s healthcare, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has an exciting new opportunity in our Washington DC office to be the right-hand person to support the Vice President, Strategic Communications in the development, planning, and execution of comprehensive internal and external communication strategies to advance the AAP mission.  In addition, this excellent writer will assist with implementing member, media, and crisis communication plans; promoting and supporting public policy and advocacy initiatives; and collaborating with AAP Public Affairs staff to align overall AAP messaging.   Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or related discipline or an equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience required, as well as, 3 years related experience in Communication required, including writing for various audiences.   Some travel...
American Academy of Pediatrics Hybrid (Washington, DC, USA) Full-Time
Nov 12, 2024  
Global Health Programs Coordinator (Grant Funded)
Would you like to work at one of the nation’s most respected, mission-driven organizations?  If so, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is seeking a Global Health Programs Coordinator to provide administrative support to the AAP Global Operations and Program Development team, including maintaining filing systems and website pages, processing payments, meeting planning, budget tracking, and preparing and responding to requests for information.   Qualifications needed: ·       Bachelor’s degree in business, public health, health policy, or related discipline, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience required. ·       At least one year of related general administrative experience required, preferably including meeting planning, budget monitoring, maintaining websites, and/or creating and maintaining tracking systems. Experience with grants and working in a medical or non-profit association and/or with health care professionals,...
American Academy of Pediatrics Hybrid (Itasca, IL, USA) Full-Time
Nov 07, 2024  
Legislative Assistant
AAP is Hiring! Legislative Assistant, Federal Advocacy The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is seeking a Legislative Assistant, Federal Advocacy in our Washington, DC office. This individual will assist with and provide support for AAP’s advocacy efforts to Congress, regulatory, and judicial bodies and to other advocacy groups. We are looking for a team player with relevant experience and a strong commitment to advocating for the health and well-being of all children.   Working with the Director of Federal Advocacy, this individual will monitor, analyze, and report on legislative and regulatory activities within a broad issues portfolio including adolescent health, substance use prevention, tobacco control, online privacy and safety, and others. They will represent the AAP at meetings with various interest groups, task forces, and child and health care coalitions as well as assist the Director with drafting and editing testimony, correspondence,...
American Academy of Pediatrics Hybrid (Washington, DC, USA) Full-Time
Nov 01, 2024  
Director, AAP Pediatric Mental Health Education Center
Innovative adult education content guru needed for this extraordinary new opportunity at the nation’s leading advocacy organization for children’s healthcare.  Reporting to the Chief Medical Officer, this individual will direct the AAP’s Pediatric Mental Health Education Center to expand the capacity of pediatricians and care systems to address the mental health needs of our nation's children and teens, as well as collaborate and partner with pediatricians and community partners to integrate mental health support into their practices and communities.  Some tasks include: Oversee the development and implementation of a  resource inventory and needs assessment  to identify gaps in existing resources required to provide pediatricians with the competency and capacity to address healthy mental and emotional development in primary care and subspecialty care settings. Develop a   multi-modal learning portfolio  organized by modality, depth of content, and time...
American Academy of Pediatrics Hybrid (Itasca, IL, USA) Full-Time
Oct 29, 2024  
Director, Media Relations
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the nation’s leading advocacy organization for children’s healthcare, seeks an individual with strong media credentials to direct media relations and social media engagement strategies to amplify the Academy’s voice, child health priorities, and advocacy initiatives to broad public audiences. In addition, this position will develop messaging for AAP policy statements and other priority topics to align AAP communications for multiple audiences, including AAP members, media, parents, and others, develop and oversee implementation of rapid response strategies for breaking news topics in mass media and social media platforms, and oversee assigned staff.   Qualifications: ·       Bachelor’s degree in public relations, journalism, communications, English or related discipline or an equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience required. ·       At least six years’ related experience in news, feature,...
American Academy of Pediatrics Hybrid (Itasca, IL, USA) Full-Time
Oct 25, 2024  
Product Manager, Digital Education
Seeking a digital first educational mindset for this new role on the Digital Education Initiatives team at the nations’ leading advocacy organization for children’s healthcare. To improve learning and workflows.   This creative individual will explore, recommend, and implement innovative and actionable insights on American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) digital education product strategy, including opportunities for product line expansion and integration of new technologies into current and new products that enhance the learner experience and drive revenue growth, as well as, manage the development, production, quality assurance, and evaluation of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Pediatrics Review and Education Program (PREP) publications product line and other assigned products to ensure alignment with AAP member/customer educational needs, evolving trends and innovations in learning methodologies, and the overarching AAP mission.   Qualifications Include:...
American Academy of Pediatrics Hybrid (Itasca, IL, USA) Full-Time
Oct 23, 2024  
Social Media Content Specialist (Grant Funded)
The nation’s leading advocacy organization for children’s healthcare seeks a new addition to our DC office team to curate engaging daily content for social media for different audiences.  This position will implement digital communications strategies in support of American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) social media accounts to maximize its social media footprint and increase engagement and produce content for AAP social media accounts and execute social media campaigns and initiatives, using organic and paid strategies, that align with overall AAP communications priorities.   Qualifications Include: ·       Bachelor's degree in communications, digital marketing, journalism, or a related field or an equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience. ·       At least one year of related experience contributing to social media platforms required, including the development, execution, and analysis of social media content and use of tools and platforms...
American Academy of Pediatrics Hybrid (Washington, DC, USA) Full-Time
Oct 23, 2024  
Public Affairs Project Specialist
Would you like to work at one of the nation’s most respected, mission-driven organizations?  If so, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is seeking a Public Affairs Project Specialist to provide administrative and project management support for public affairs initiatives, including organization of planning tools and documents, management of digital libraries, coordination of virtual and in-person meetings, and facilitation of communications with internal and external audiences.   Hours: 8:00am – 4:30pm, with a 1-hour lunch.   Qualifications needed: ·       Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, English, or related discipline or an equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience required. ·       At least two years’ related general administrative and/or project coordination experience required, including drafting/developing correspondence and presentation/meeting materials, tracking work activities, setting up virtual...
American Academy of Pediatrics Hybrid (Itasca, IL, USA) Full-Time
Oct 21, 2024  
Manager, Database Development
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the nation’s leading advocacy organization for children’s healthcare, is seeking a manager with p roficiency in MS Office, SQL server 2012+, Power BI, SSIS and SSRS. This role requires strong leadership capabilities and the ability to provide hands-on solutions while leading a dedicated team. The ideal candidate will embrace and learn new technologies and oversee the technical implementation of current and future AAP databases, business reporting solutions, and data migration strategies.   Some tasks include: 1.        Manage database set-up, testing, maintenance and data entry. 2.       Work with business users to design and develop prototypes for tactical and enterprise solutions. 3.       Analyze, troubleshoot, and debug business solutions software through design, development, and deployment. 4.       Implement user reporting solutions based on business requirements and content knowledge....
American Academy of Pediatrics Hybrid (Itasca, IL, USA) Full-Time
Oct 16, 2024  
Sr Business Analyst
New position reporting to the Chief Education and Global Health Officer at the nation’s leading advocacy organization for children’s healthcare to develop and manage the implementation of strategic solutions to grow American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) domestic and global education products, services, and programs; provide analytics necessary to implement, measure, and optimize performance and productivity strategies; and leverage internal and external partnerships to support the advancement of educational opportunities and revenue growth in alignment with the AAP mission.   Qualifications: ·       Bachelor’s degree in business or related discipline required. MBA strongly preferred. ·       At least six years’ related experience managing new business development initiatives in health-related field required, including some experience with global markets and education products. ·       Experience with budget management, facilitating collaboration and...
American Academy of Pediatrics Hybrid (Itasca, IL, USA) Full-Time
Oct 11, 2024  
Manager, Committees & Sections
*Please note:  we have 2 similar roles working on different groups.  If interested in both, you will need to apply to both. The nation’s leading advocacy organization for children’s healthcare, The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), seeks a self-starter who can managed their time wisely to manage the planning, implementation, and evaluation of programs and projects for the assigned hospital and surgical subspecialty committees, councils, and sections of Nephrology, Home Care, & Hematology/Oncology, including growing and maintain key working relationships with physician leaders; overseeing policy development and administration; development of professional resources, education, and member affinity programs, liaison appointments/relationships with partner organizations;  and implementation of grants and subcontract agreements; support other AAP initiatives and child health priorities that align with or draw from assigned constituent disciplines; and pursue opportunities to...
American Academy of Pediatrics Hybrid (Itasca, IL, USA) Full-Time
Oct 08, 2024  
Manager, Committees & Sections
The nation’s leading advocacy organization for children’s healthcare, The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), seeks a self-starter who can managed their time wisely to manage the planning, implementation, and evaluation of programs and projects for the assigned hospital and surgical subspecialty committees, councils, and sections of Dermatology, Plastic Surgery, and Neurological Surgery, including growing and maintain key working relationships with physician leaders; overseeing policy development and administration; development of professional resources, education, and member affinity programs, liaison appointments/relationships with partner organizations;  and implementation of grants and subcontract agreements; support other AAP initiatives and child health priorities that align with or draw from assigned constituent disciplines; and pursue opportunities to support initiatives to advance/augment subspecialty care and optimal delivery of child health services. Requirements:...
American Academy of Pediatrics Hybrid Full-Time
Oct 08, 2024  
Child & Community Health Specialist (Grant Funded)
Would you like to work at one of the nation’s most respected, mission-driven organizations?  If so, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is seeking a Child & Community Health Specialist to provide administrative and project coordination support for Child and Community Health (CCH) activities , with a particular focus on digital communications, content resources development and review, grant budget tracking and monitoring, and on-site and virtual education programs. This person will serve as team specialist for web and collaboration sites and virtual meetings and trainings.   Hours: 8:00am – 4:30pm, with a 1-hour lunch.   Qualifications needed: ·       Bachelor’s degree in business administration, communications, marketing, or related discipline or an equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience required. Knowledge of public health principles and approaches helpful. ·       At least three years’ related project...
American Academy of Pediatrics Hybrid (Itasca, IL, USA) Full-Time
Oct 07, 2024  
Program Coordinator, Immunization Initiatives (Grant Funded)
Would you like to work at one of the nation’s most respected, mission-driven organizations?  If so, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is seeking a Program Coordinator, Immunization Initiatives to p rovide administrative support and coordinate assigned activities to support the completion of outcomes specific to projects supporting immunization program needs of pediatric healthcare clinicians and increased vaccination rates among vulnerable populations in response to emerging public health and infectious diseases threats.   Hours: 8:00am – 4:30pm, with a 1-hour lunch.   Qualifications needed: ·       Bachelor ’ s degree in health education, health policy, public health, social sciences, communications, or a related field or an equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience required. ·       At least two years’ related administrative or project coordination experience required, preferably related to public health...
American Academy of Pediatrics Hybrid (Itasca, IL, USA) Full-Time
Oct 04, 2024  
HR Assistant
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the nation’s leading advocacy organization for children’s healthcare, is seeking an adaptable and technology literate Human Resources Assistant to provide administrative and project support to the Vice President, Human Resources and Facility Operations, as well as the Human Resources and Facility Operations teams.   Some tasks include: 1.         Coordinate and facilitate communication and workflow between the VP and staff, including obtaining necessary approval signatures, reviewing/approving time-sheets and expense reports, scheduling meetings, and information gathering and distribution. 2.        Provide administrative support to the VP, including managing calendar of appointments, preparing meeting materials, drafting correspondence, coordinating travel arrangements, and completing expense reports and credit card statements. 3.         Coordinate the development of annual budgets utilizing budgeting...
American Academy of Pediatrics Hybrid (Itasca, IL, USA) Full-Time
Oct 03, 2024  
Editor, Professional/Clinical Publishing
Seeking an early career book lover to join the Professional & Consumer Publishing team of the nation’s leading advocacy organization for children’s healthcare.  Reporting to the Senior Editor, Professional/Clinical Publishing this role will manage project and developmental editing for new publications and assist with the editorial development of professional/clinical products.   Qualifications: ·       Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism or communications or an equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience required. ·       At least two years’ related experience in writing and editing required, including public/author contact. Experience with a professional medical publisher preferred, along with experience in project management and product development. ·       Knowledge of publishing practices and standards, medical terminology, and AMA writing style required.  ·       Excellent editorial, written/verbal communication,...
American Academy of Pediatrics Hybrid (Itasca, IL, USA) Full-Time
Sep 26, 2024  
Digital Education Production and Web Content Specialist
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the nation’s leading advocacy organization for children’s healthcare, is seeking a customer-service focused professional to perform digital education production duties, while serving as a resource in the development, production, and maintenance of digital education products. Reporting to the Manager, Digital Education Production, this role will provide technical and maintenance support for PediaLink content on AAP.org; collaborate with the AAP.org editorial team to stay current on editorial trends; and evaluate and synthesize content on PediaLink to ensure optimal learner engagement. Some tasks include: 1.        Maintain and update PediaLink on the AAP.org website, including images, graphics, page layouts, forms, and other site functionality, ensuring that all content follows SEO best practices and adheres to website governance and style guides. 2.       Respond and troubleshoot PediaLink website issues and work with IT...
American Academy of Pediatrics Hybrid (Itasca, IL, USA) Full-Time