Group Manager, LGBTQ+ Section and AI/AN Advisory Committee (Hybrid)

American Medical Association•Chicago, IL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The American Medical Association (AMA) is seeking a Group Manager for its Marketing & Membership Experience team. This hybrid position, based in Chicago, IL, requires three days a week in the office. The Group Manager will be responsible for the long-term success of the LGBTQ+ Section and the Advisory Committee on American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) Affairs, contributing to the AMA’s work in these areas. This role involves managing strategic planning, events, initiatives, serving as a subject matter expert, and fostering relationships with internal and external partners, all in consultation with a Director.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline required.
5+ years of experience in leading, influencing, and interacting with external stakeholders required; experience with managing physicians or other professionals required.
Excellent writing, editing, presentation, and communication skills, including demonstrated ability to write a diverse range of material, develop well-thought-out policy positions, and edit material prepared by others, required.
Excellent organization, prioritization, and management skills to handle a variety of multi-faceted projects in a fast-paced, high-volume team environment, required.
Polished interpersonal, decision-making, and political skills to interface and communicate with all levels of leadership, staff, and management, and build sustainable trusting relationships with members.
Ability to react quickly, calmy and with sound judgment.
Must meet deadlines with minimal supervision and team spirit in a changing, fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated excellent multi-tasking skills, with high-quality standards and strong attention to detail and excellent troubleshooting skills.
Travel and extended hours, including nights and weekends, as business demands dictate, required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in relevant discipline or specific knowledge of LGBTQ+ and/or AI/AN issues preferred.
Demonstrated knowledge of association management governance processes and best practices preferred.
Experience working with LGBTQ+ and/or AI/AN populations preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead LGBTQ+ Section Governing Council and AI/AN Advisory Committee through the development and implementation of strategic plans aligned with organizational goals.
Plan and execute Governing Council and Advisory Committee meetings, Annual/Interim meetings, educational webinars, and other Section and Advisory Committee events and initiatives.
Manage the LGBTQ+ Section policymaking process, contributing both process and content knowledge to the development and implementation of AMA policy on complex topics of relevance to LGBTQ+ medical students and physicians.
Manage two-way communication between the AMA and Section members, and between Section leaders and their constituents.
Build, manage, and sustain professional relationships with elected/appointed Section leaders.
Guide elected/appointed leaders and other staff through relevant AMA policies, processes, and procedures.
Build, manage, and sustain professional relationships with AMA partners.
Identify opportunities for LGBTQ+ Section and AI/AN Advisory Committee to contribute to AMA mission work and the AMA value proposition and contribute to or lead high-profile initiatives to achieve shared objectives.
Interact with the AMA Board of Trustees and senior management, representing the needs of LGBTQ+ Section and AI/AN Advisory Committee and escalating concerns as appropriate.
Lead Section ad hoc project teams as assigned.
Serve as a subject matter expert and primary point of contact within and outside the AMA for inquiries related to LGBTQ+ and AI/AN issues.
May include other responsibilities as assigned.