Executive Director

The Executive Director is responsible for the overall management of ACOEM and its staff to ensure effective administration of policies, programs and activities as determined by the Board of Directors. The Executive Director has the ultimate responsibility for carrying out the mission of ACOEM and achieving all of its strategic goals in a manner consistent with the core values of the organization.

The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors, with primary interaction with the President, Presidential Line, and its Executive Committee. Direct reports include the Director, Education & Experience;
Director, Marketing & Communications;
Director, Engagement;
Director, Scientific Affairs and Associate Director, Operations & Governance.

• Provides for the effective operation of ACOEM within the framework of its bylaws and assures that the Board of Directors is regularly and adequately informed through meetings or discussions with the Board Officers and through regularly scheduled meetings of the Board of Directors, the Executive Committee, other Board committees and the House of Delegates.
• Maintains and directs ACOEM’s day-to-day operations, overseeing all personnel/human resources, financial and other managerial activities, while meeting regularly with key staff or consultants responsible for financial matters, legislative affairs, information systems and society and product services. The Executive Director consults with committee chairpersons, other directors, legal counsel and others as necessary.
• Initiates, prepares, executes and evaluates the strategic plan for ACOEM in conjunction with the Board of Directors.
• Adheres to all elements of corporate responsibility including open and effective Board relations.
• Recruits, onboards and motivates ACOEM personnel. Maintains a sound and efficient staff structure and builds and promotes a positive, team-oriented culture.
• Provides leadership aimed toward strengthening both internal and external partnerships.
• Ensures the interests and engagement of ACOEM membership at local, state, national and international venues on policy, public health and public relations issues regarding the practice and advancement of occupational and environmental medicine.
• Sustains the financial viability of ACOEM and identifies opportunities for revenue diversification and enhancement. Manages and articulates organizational financial priorities and needs to the ACOEM staff, executive officers and the Board of Directors.
• Anticipates legislative and regulatory trends with respect to the practice and advancement of occupational and environmental medicine and develops an appropriate action plan for ACOEM.
• Oversees the organization of key meetings, educational offerings, research activities and service offerings vital to the effective practice and advancement of occupational and environmental medicine.
• Fosters professional and productive relationships with all relevant governmental agencies and other organizations.
• Assures diversity among the employees and maintains an environment in which all employees feel comfortable and safe.
• Is responsible for other related activities that may be assigned by the ACOEM Board of Directors.

In-person/Hybrid

ACOEM seeks a leader who sets a personal example of integrity, business, acumen, and mentorship and evokes the best from staff, volunteer leaders and partners. The ideal qualifications include:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree. A relevant Master’s degree (Business, Health Administration or related) is strongly CAE preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of senior-level leadership preferably with experience at a health care membership association, life sciences organization, health care provider, health care policy organization or related entity.
• Experience leading an organization through a strategic planning process, from setting the vision and agenda to the successful implementation and execution of key
• Experience raising awareness of a profession/organization and guiding the process of refining/reimagining an organization’s brand…