Who We Are:It all starts with purpose.

We are apurpose-drivennonprofit with a dynamic staff culture.

With a meaningful purpose, motivated staff, and excellent benefits, working here is sure to put (or hopefully keep!) a smile on your face. The ADA’s headquarters is located just steps from Chicago’s Magnificent Mile and is easily accessible by public transportation. With more than 400 colleagues, the ADA Staff are some of the most talented people in the Chicago, Washington, D.C., and Maryland areas!

We have been named as aTop Workplaceby the Chicago Tribune in both 2019 and 2021 - come join our team!

Job Responsibilities:

TheManager for Product Developmentwill manage product offerings including books, e-books, print brochures, apps, and short educational videos for professional resources and patient education materials. This position has direct impact on the profitability of the Business Products Portfolio. This position integrates key management skills such as project management, editorial oversight and review, product development, competitive market research and strategy, financial analysis, and relationship management. Projects will include new ideas, concepts and products as well as revisions of existing materials as needed. Will work with e-books, association management software for e-commerce product set up, print production and reprint needs.

Must Have:

Bachelor's degree
A minimum of 5 years' professional work experience in product development and implementation, developing print and/or digital based products and contributing to marketing materials and promotional copy
Excellent understanding and execution of book and e-book publishing and development
Excellent writing and editing, project management, relationship management, information analysis, and creative thinking, and leadership skills
Demonstrated success in setting goals and priorities as well as meeting deadlines
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Ability for occasional evening and weekend work
Ability for travel to attend meetings or conferences

Nice to Have:

Publishing experience
Knowledge of dentistry, the dental market, or health care environments
Market research experience
Copy editing experience
Graphic design or art direction skills
Experience working with an association or similar group of constituents
Experience developing business plans and working with e-commerce

Just a few of the benefits offered to employees:

Promotes Work/Life Balance
Hybrid Work Schedule (2 days in office, 3 days remote)
Health insurance/ dental reimbursement plan
Ample Paid time off
401(k)
Pension
Flexible Spending Account
Life insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid Parental Leave
Pet Insurance
Student Loan Refinance
2 days off to work at a charity event of your choice

The American Dental Association is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. The American Dental Association is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at recruiting@ada.org.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.