Founded in 1991, four women gathered around a kitchen table and pioneered an organization to fight the rare disease three of them had been diagnosed with. The Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA), exists to serve patients and caregivers fighting this rare disease, which can affect all people of all ages and backgrounds. Pulmonary hypertension is a chronic and life-changing lung disease that can lead to right heart failure if left untreated. We believe that anyone whose life has been touched by this difficult illness has the right to fight back as much as they are willing and able and our job is to enable them to do so.
PHA, a nonprofit organization, is unique because we serve and engage all communities affecting and affected by pulmonary hypertension, including patients, caregivers, doctors, nurses and other health professionals.
Since our founding, we have far outgrown the kitchen table, serving 16,000 members, offering high level medical and patient education, raising awareness of PH in the general public and medical communities, advocating for legislation, supporting research, and helping patients connect with others to end their isolation.
Our employees are entrepreneurial, creative, dedicated, passionate professionals, who are all working together to extend and improve the lives of those affected by PH.
Join our PHight!
GENERAL SUMMARY POSITION:
The Marketing Specialist creates marketing material geared toward promoting events and educational opportunities for our professional medical audience. The Marketing Specialist will take a strategic role in promoting various programs and educational opportunities, including:
PHA’s International PH Conference and Scientific Sessions, a unique event that occurs every two years and brings together PH patients, caregivers and medical professionals to present information on all aspects of pulmonary hypertension
PH Professional Network Symposium, an event held every two years for nurses and allied health professionals working within the PH field
PHA on the Road: PH Patients & Families Education Forums, a series of one-day seminars usually held four times a year
PHA News, an online newsletter for the medical professional, patient and community audience
This position reports to the Medical Services department and works closely with the Marketing & Communications team to ensure brand and messaging consistency.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop and coordinate the strategic integrated marketing plan for PHA’s medical educational events, including medical education related portions of biannual International Conference, PH Professional Network Symposium, and PHA on the Road
Working with PHA’s Medical Services team, develop print marketing materials including save-the-date cards, registration brochures, program books, signage and other materials for PHA’s major medical meetings and medical education programs, including Online University
Liaise with print vendors regarding the creation of publication materials for our various medical related events
Assist with managing event web pages for medical sessions related to Conference, PHA on the Road and the PH Professional Network Symposium
Write articles and contribute medical education content to PHA’s news website/e-newsletter PHANews
Other duties as assigned
Some domestic travel is required
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
3-5 years’ experience in marketing or communications
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism or related field
Demonstrated ability to translate complex medical information to a variety of audiences
Strong writer, preferably with healthcare-related experience
Careful attention to detail
Works quickly and effectively under deadline pressure
Ability to think creatively and strategically
Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to work both independently and in teams
Working knowledge of InDesign, HTML and Adobe Creative Suite preferred
Knowledge of AP style preferred
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
Reports to Senior Director, Medical Services
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Working conditions are normal for an office environment. Work may require occasional weekend and/or evening work and travel.
BENEFITS HIGHLIGHTS:
100% employer paid medical plans
Paid vacation, sick and personal days
Transportation subsidy (parking or public transit)
403(b) retirement plan
Bagel Fridays!
TO APPLY:
Please send a cover letter, résumé and salary expectations to Lauren Lefkowitz, Vice President, Human Resources & Training at HR@PHAssociation.org; include Marketing Specialist in the subject line. Applications received without a cover letter will not be considered. We look forward to receiving your application, but no phone calls please.
DISCLAIMER:
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements. The Pulmonary Hypertension Association, a 501(c)3, nonprofit organization, is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). For more about PHA see: www.PHAssociation.org.