The American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists is seeking a candidate to join our association in the newly created position of Communication and Community Specialist.  This position plays a key role in building strong relationships with members and volunteers and enhancing their experiences through the Academy’s community platform, Academy Exchange. This position supports the Chief Communications and Strategy Officer in a variety of communication initiatives including podcasts and publications.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the member community, Academy Exchange, including monitoring posts and content, uploading new content, and fostering an engaging and inclusive community of O&P professionals.
• Work collaboratively with the Membership Manager to identify strategies to increase member retention and member engagement through the community platform.
• Review and update the Academy Exchange policy as appropriate. Ensure user adherence to policy to maintain a respectful and welcoming environment.
• Liaise with Association Briefings, our publications partner, to administratively support the Academy’s podcast program including monthly O&P Clinical Care Insiders, O&P Clinical Insiders-Industry Partners Edition, O&P Research Insights, and O&P Rising.
• Assist in the development and delivery of the Academy publications including the Weekly e-newsletter, the Academy ADVANTAGE, the quarterly scientific journal, the Journal of Prosthetics & Orthotics, and the quarterly educational magazine, the Academy TODAY.
• Assist with copy-editing, writing, and proofreading for various communications.
• Ensure all communications align with the Academy's brand identity and messaging.
• Provide onsite assistance at the Academy's Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium

SPECIAL SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• Experience with member community platforms - Breezio experience preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Detail oriented and deadline driven
• Excellent writing and editing skills
• Emotional resilience and confidence
• Must be a self-starter as well as an independent and creative thinker with a focus on details and the ability to initiate and complete projects independently
• Must be able to travel to the Academy’s Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium
• College degree required

About American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists

About the Academy The Academy, founded in 1970, is the professional organization representing certified practitioners, state-licensed practitioners, assistants, technicians, fitters, and others affiliated with the profession of orthotics and prosthetics (O&P). It is dedicated to helping its members provide the highest level of professionalism and service to their patients. To learn more, please visit www.oandp.org.

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