About the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America:

Founded in 1953, The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), is the leading patient organization for people with asthma and allergies, and the oldest asthma and allergy patient group in the world. Everything we do is in service of helping people with asthma and allergies, their families and their communities; of elevating the voice of the patient; of always, without fail, putting their interests first. We understand that an asthma or allergy diagnosis can be a life‐changing event. For those affected, we stand together, prepared not only to listen and empathize, but also to serve as a lifeline of support and a reliable helpmate for life. AAFA is dedicated to saving lives and reducing the burden of disease for people with asthma and allergies through support, advocacy, education and research. Learn more about the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. Visit them online.

Whether using new tools and technology to communicate and educate, seeking innovative opportunities to improve patient outcomes and reduce costs, or building new and creative alliances and partnerships, ours is a ceaseless quest to listen, to adapt and to respond for the good of our community. As AAFA continuesto experience significant growth and build upon its unique strengths, a search is underway for an experienced visionary Director of Education. AAFA has exclusively retained Nonprofit HR to assist in its recruitment efforts for its next Director of Education.

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About the Opportunity:

The Director of Education serves as the organization’s in-house subject matter expert and evangelizes the power and potential of AAFA’s technology, tools, and research to leadthe organization’s education program department. The Director of Education is responsible for leadership and strategy for multiple educational projects and programs, from conception to delivery, for patients and allied health professionals. The Director of Education will manage a project portfolio with digital and print content including: educational webinars, online programs, live training sessions, health fairs or conferences. The Director of Education is responsible for curating informative, innovative, and practical programming to address the needs of a diverse constituency.

The Director of Education will work under minimal supervision under the direction of the Vice President of Digital Strategy and Community Services. The position requires proficiency in knowledge about asthma and allergic diseases, and the ability to educate and provide tools to populations that are historically underserved.  

About You:

This position requires a high level of initiative and resourcefulness; an ability to roll up one’s sleeves, as needed, to meet department deadlines. The person in this role must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and will be someone who has a high level of comfort with change.  The Director of Education must have good judgment and be invigorated by working in a collaborative and high-performing environment.  The ideal candidate for this role holds themselves and their work to the highest standards of quality and thrives in an environment where excellence abounds. This person accepts actionable advice with grace and uses every opportunity to improve upon their performance.

This role requires passion for AAFA’s mission and goals, and a wide degree of creativity and latitude.  The person in this role has strong supervisory, management, administrative and project management skills; as well as experience in health and patient education. 

The Director of Education should be skilled at building relationships among and working effectively with diverse groups, and preferably have knowledge of and/or experience serving underrepresented communities, neighborhoods, and populations. It is essential that this person possess excellent written and oral communication skills, with considerable experience in writing and presenting information to a variety of audiences, as well as demonstrated ability to measure outcomes through program evaluations and needs assessments.  The ideal candidate for this role is not afraid to laugh on the job, and believes in the importance of a friendly and collegial workplace and is eager to join a team that values a sense of humor.

Requirements:  

The successful candidate will have a Master’s degree or other advanced degree, in public health, nursing or a related field and a minimum of five years’ experience in health and patient education, program delivery, content development and digital health communications. The incumbent will have at least two years of supervisory experience.  Candidates who possess the CHES or AEC credential are encouraged to apply. Experience educating and reaching historically underserved, low-literacy and excluded communities (including communities of color and low-income communities) required, along with advanced competency in developing educational materials for the patient or health care professional audience. 

How to Apply:

AAFA is committed to building a racially and culturally diverse team and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Our work is empowered by a staff that is rich in diverse thoughts, perspectives, cultures and human identities. For consideration, interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume. Your cover letter must address your experience and qualifications for the position.

Send materials to: [email protected].
ATTN: “AAFA Director of Education Search” in the subject line.
Electronic submissions highly preferred. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply immediately.