STFM (Official) Society of Teachers of Family Medicine · 1 day ago
Director of Communications & Engagement
Leawood, KS
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$88K/yr - $92K/yr
5+ years expThe Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) is a professional association dedicated to advancing family medicine and improving health. The Director of Communications & Engagement provides strategic leadership for member-facing communications and engagement initiatives, ensuring a cohesive approach to publications and digital communications.
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Responsibilities
Provide strategic guidance and support for organizational publications, including journals, digital content, and marketing communications
Serve as the primary staff liaison for STFM’s job board and advertising vendor
Advise and collaborate on publication priorities, timelines, and budget considerations, working through the Senior Publications Manager and editorial leadership as appropriate
Contribute to content strategy direction for the STFM website and key membership and community engagement platforms, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and audience needs
Help ensure consistency in voice, messaging, and brand across communication channels by providing oversight, guidance, and review rather than direct execution
Lead engagement strategy for online communities, collaboratives, and member forums, including platforms such as Higher Logic/Connect and Quick Consult, to strengthen connection, participation, and peer learning
Serve as staff lead for STFM’s mentoring activities, especially Quick Consult
Serve as a key staff partner to board members and volunteer leaders on special projects related to communications, engagement, and publications
Support board committees and task forces through project management and coordination, including planning, materials development, and strategic input for assigned initiatives
Represent the organization in relationships with external vendors, consultants, and service partners supporting communications, publications, and engagement initiatives
Act as a visible and accessible leader for members at conferences, meetings, and events, fostering strong relationships and reinforcing a culture of engagement
Serve as staff lead for the Bishop Society and its activities
Provide direction for marketing efforts that support member participation in programs, events, and initiatives
Oversee digital marketing strategy, including email communications, social media, and campaign-based outreach
Collaborate with internal teams to promote key initiatives in alignment with organizational goals and member needs
Guide the development of promotional materials and coordinate with designers and external vendors as needed
Manage strategic projects and special initiatives aligned with the organization’s strategic plan, coordinating across departments to drive execution, monitor progress, and deliver measurable outcomes
Develop annual goals, benchmarks, and budgets for communications and engagement initiatives
Prepare reports and analytics for leadership and the board related to publications, engagement platforms, and outreach efforts
Lead, mentor, and support a team; establish clear performance objectives and conduct regular evaluations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, journalism, or a related field required; advanced degree preferred
5–7+ years of progressive experience in communications, engagement, marketing, or membership-related roles, preferably in a nonprofit, association, or academic environment
Strong writing and experience with editing (AMA style preferred)
Demonstrated experience leading teams and managing multiple priorities in a complex organization
Experience with managing projects and initiatives with multiple team members and stakeholders
Proficiency with digital platforms, content management systems, and engagement tools
Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to inform strategy
Collaborative leadership style with a strong service orientation to members and stakeholders
Preferred
Advanced degree preferred
Company
STFM (Official) Society of Teachers of Family Medicine
With a membership of more than 5,000 educators, the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine was founded in 1967 to respond to the needs of family medicine educators.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Stacy Brungardt
Executive Director and CEO
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