The American Dental Association is dedicated to promoting the public's health through its initiatives in research, education, advocacy, public awareness and the development of standards. We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager, Public Affairs and Professional Communications.

The position's main responsibilities include, but are not limited to, providing management support for public affairs and professional communications projects with an emphasis on supporting the communications needs of the Division of Government Affairs and the State Public Affairs programs; actively involved in overall issues management through participation on issues teams and drafting issues communications, preparation of communications plans, tracking projects while securing approvals and coordinating the flow of information between the Chicago based Department of Public and Professional Communications and the Washington based Department of Public Affairs.

Requirements: The ADA is an Affirmative Action employer and has minimum requirements for all of its positions. This position has the following minimum requirements: Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public affairs or related discipline and a minimum of five years in public affairs, public relations, journalism or related field with specific experience in managing multiple projects and assignments OR in lieu of a degree, a minimum of seven years in a public affairs, public relations, journalism or related field with specific experience in managing multiple projects and assignments; previous experience working in a fast paced team centric public affairs, public relations or other communications working environment; must have a customer-focused approach to meeting needs as an internal resource; strong ability to organize multiple efforts, establish priorities, and manage workflow and processes; excellent written and verbal communications skills; proven ability to work in a team environment. Desirable skills include: Prior project management experience; customer and/or account management or media/marketing planning responsibilities; experience in health policy or related fields; local, state or federal government agency communications experience. *This position is located in the Chicago, IL office.

Please apply online via our website: www.ada.org/careers.aspx or direct correspondence to: American Dental Association, Attn: Human Resources BA#6272, 211 E. Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611.

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