Program Specialist II (Hybrid)

American Medical Association•Chicago, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The American Medical Association (AMA) is the nation's largest professional Association of physicians and a non-profit organization. We are a unifying voice and powerful ally for America's physicians, the patients they care for, and the promise of a healthier nation. To be part of the AMA is to be part of our Mission to promote the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health. At AMA, our mission to improve the health of the nation starts with our people. We foster an inclusive, people-first culture where every employee is empowered to perform at their best. Together, we advance meaningful change in health care and the communities we serve. We encourage and support professional development for our employees, and we are dedicated to social responsibility. We invite you to learn more about us and we look forward to getting to know you. We have an opportunity at our corporate offices in Chicago for a Program Specialist II (Hybrid) on our Member Programs team. This is a hybrid position reporting into our Chicago, IL office, requiring 3 days a week in the office. This role is responsible for supporting key programs and projects for the Section by implementing projects for the MSS with an emphasis on Annual/Interim meetings and other Section events as assigned, coordinating efforts to build local campus sections, contributing to policy-related processes, and supporting the MSS Governing Council, MSS Assembly, and other MSS leadership groups.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required.
3+ years of experience in association management and meeting management with an interest in supporting health care policy development. Knowledge of basic health policy topics and medical students preferred.
Excellent writing, editing, presentation, and communication skills, including demonstrated ability to write a diverse range of material.
Polished interpersonal skills, including well-developed relationship building with physicians and staff.
Strong organization and prioritization skills.
Able to effectively work with and communicate with multiple stakeholders while managing resources and demands.
Well-developed project coordination skills including the ability to execute multiple projects in a fast-paced team environment under tight time constraints.
Travel and extended hours, including nights and weekends, as business demands dictate, required.

Responsibilities

Supports Section leaders (committees and regions) in policy-related aspects of planning and program development.
Builds, manages, and sustains professional relationships with Governing Council members and other Section leaders. Supports the work of Section committees and other leadership groups as assigned.
Contributes to the planning and execution of Section Governing Council meetings, Annual/Interim meetings, Section education programming, and other Section events.
Coordinates Section communications, and develops and implements a communications plan for multiple channels, including email, social media, and web.
Provides support to and manages communications with MSS local campus sections, and contributes to the development of strategy for building local campus sections.
Coordinates Section process for soliciting nominations and vetting candidates for leadership positions within the Section, the AMA, and organized medicine.
Completes other tasks and projects for MSS and other Sections as assigned.
Researches policy and advocacy topics, prepares resolutions and reports, and supports policy-related processes.
Researches issues of interest to Section members.
In collaboration with MSS Policy Analyst, prepares AMA reports, position papers, and correspondence/briefing materials for the Board of Trustees and senior management.
May include other responsibilities as assigned