Communications Manager, ABCP

Communications Manager

CLIENT ASSOCIATION:  American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion, ABCP

POSITION(S) REPORTS TO: Senior Certification Manager, ABCP

POSITION(S) THAT REPORT TO YOU:  N/A

EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT EMPLOYEE STATUS:  Exempt (Minimum of 37.5 hours/week)

GENERAL SUMMARY:

ABCP is one of EDI’s certification clients, and you have the opportunity to help form the organization’s future with a small team of dedicated professionals. Manage projects that relate to the marketing and communication efforts of ABCP including, but not limited to: working in concert with the Senior Certification Manager to develop and implement a communication plan to better serve the perfusion community. Help determine appropriate target audiences and institutions, objectives, tactics and desired outcomes. Support the ABCP, Senior Certification Manager, and Executive Director to help fulfill the goals and mission of the ABCP.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES (Minimum of 37.5 hours/week):

• Create, manage, and execute a full communication plan;
• Oversee content management of the website including generation of content, development of new website initiatives, and general maintenance and monitoring;
• Maintain and update Booklet of Information and Policies & Procedures in conjunction with the Board of Directors and committee chairs
• Explore/research ways to engage the perfusion community
• Plan logistics and contracts for Board meetings including hotel, registration, transportation, technology and audio visual
• Provide general administrative support and serve as a staff liaison for assigned committees including scheduling conference calls, drafting agendas, minutes, maintaining computer and paper files, drafting letters, preparing broadcast emails, newsletters, and assisting with editing/proofing materials;
• Assist ABCP with annual board election process including the solicitation of nominees and providing nominee information to the current board
• Create and administer annual electronic survey and assess feedback
• Maintain calendar of events with CEU approved meetings
• Liaise with state licensing organizations and verification requests;
• Assist with certificant phone and email inquiries and requests;
• Assist with in maintaining ABCP certificant and committee databases;
• Attend designated in-person board meetings and take meeting minutes;
• Maintain systems for use by committees and Board;
• Handle invoices and payments, after Executive Director’s signed approval;
• Provide backup for the Senior Certification Manager when needed;
• Other duties as assigned.

AMOUNT OF TRAVEL REQUIRED:

Approximately 3-7 days per year.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent professional experience in related field. Certification, marketing and/or communication experience preferred. Oral, written, organizational and proofreading skills essential.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Lifting 20 – 30 lbs. may occasionally be required

*This position is located in downtown Milwaukee, WI and a minimum of two days onsite in the office (including Wednesday as an all-staff-in-office day) are a requirement of the role.

*Please apply to the role that best aligns to your experience and qualifications.  We’ll discuss your interests and possible opportunities during an initial phone interview. (No need to apply to multiple opportunities.)