KEY DUTIES

The Executive Director (ED) is a professional employee of the Association who performs
services and duties in support of the mission of the Association. The ED manages the
day-to-day affairs of the organization as its chief executive. This person:
● Functions as the primary spokesperson responsible for the Association’s communication
with external media outlets, on social media, and with partner associations. The ED is
also the primary communication conduit for the AAHM membership and the general
public on many issues. As part of this, the Executive Director will ensure the
Association’s website is functional, its information is up-to-date, and responses to
inquiries are timely. Interactions with external entities should focus on proactive
communication or proposals rather than strictly reactive to external events;
● Serves as the liaison with all Association committees, providing support and ensuring
timely accomplishment of strategies. As part of this, the Executive Director will assist the
Officers with arranging, facilitating, and setting the agenda for Council meetings;
● Organizes and executes the Association’s annual meeting and other programmatic
services through performing the primary planning, logistics support, and oversight for the
Association’s annual meeting, including publicity, program creation, and speaker
engagement. These activities are performed in conjunction with the appropriate
volunteer committees, and with the conference planner;
● Maintains membership records for the Association, in conjunction with John Hopkins
University Press (JHUP), and establishes and leads activities for recruiting and retaining
members. The ED also manages the membership services provided by JHUP;
● In conjunction with the Treasurer, develops annual budgets for the Council and manages
the Association’s finances accordingly, providing reports to the Council, membership,
funders, and other key constituencies.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:
● Education: Bachelor’s degree required.
● Experience in non-profit and/or association management, including budgeting, event
planning, membership recruitment and retention, report writing, and program
coordination.
● Exceptional problem-solving, and written and verbal communication, skills.
● Proficiency with MS Office and/or Google products and platforms, as well as familiarity
with web content management systems (CMS), blogs, and social media tools.
● Excellent organizational abilities, with a capacity to manage and prioritize tasks
independently.

Desired:
● Expertise in the history of medicine and allied fields.
● Knowledge of associated centers and programs within the United States and globally.
● Experience in fundraising and development activities.
● Archive, Library, or Information Management experience or training.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
AAHM is an equal-opportunity employer. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because
of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual
orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, or medical condition.

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES
Reasonable accommodation will be made so qualified disabled applicants may participate in the
application process. Please advise us in writing of special needs at the time of application.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Applicants should forward a letter outlining interest in the position, qualifications, and experience together with a CV or resume and the names and contact information of three references in
electronic format to both Mary Fissell, AAHM President ([email protected]) and Sarah
Handley-Cousins, AAHM Secretary ([email protected]). Review of applications
will begin immediately.