American Association for Justice · 1 day ago
Associate Director of Member Groups
DC-Baltimore Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$97K/yr - $121K/yr
8+ years expThe American Association for Justice (AAJ) works to preserve the constitutional right to trial by jury and to ensure fair access to justice. They are seeking an Associate Director of Member Groups to strengthen and grow member groups through coordinated acquisition and engagement strategies, while overseeing programming and driving membership growth.
Association
Responsibilities
Oversee and coordinate member group programming and activities—including the Women Trial Lawyers Caucus, Minority Caucus, LGBT Caucus, New Lawyers Division, and law students—ensuring strong alignment with organizational goals
Lead member engagement across all groups by tracking participation, identifying emerging needs, and creating high-value programming focused on peer connections, leadership development, and educational programming that strengthen member satisfaction and drive renewals
Set and track membership acquisition and engagement goals for each member group, delivering regular progress updates and actionable insights to organizational leadership
Drive membership growth by executing strategic acquisition initiatives in partnership with internal teams, leveraging member group programming and member-to-member recruitment to expand reach and impact
Analyze membership and engagement data to identify trends and opportunities, translating findings into continuous improvements across acquisition, retention, and the overall member experience
Oversee the Membership Manager for Acquisition & Member Groups
Serve as a collaborative partner to the Director of Membership and Chief Membership and Marketing Officer, supporting budget management, cross-functional initiatives, and special projects as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required, with a minimum of 8 years of experience in membership, marketing, volunteer leadership, project management, or related fields
Demonstrated success driving membership recruitment, growth, and retention including developing and executing acquisition and engagement strategies
Experience managing member groups, volunteers, or membership-based programs, fostering engagement and leadership development
Strong analytical and data-informed decision-making skills, with the ability to translate insight into effective action
Strong project management skills, including overseeing complex initiatives, timelines, budgets, and cross-functional collaboration
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively and build trust with diverse stakeholders
Results-driven, highly accountable team player who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced and evolving environment
Proficiency in MS Office Suite products
Travel required, including overnight and weekend commitments (approximately 30%)
Preferred
Experience in a nonprofit, association, or mission-driven organization
Familiarity with CRM or membership engagement platforms particularly NetForum, HubSpot, and Higher Logic
Strategic thinker with a growth mindset who is comfortable balancing long-term planning with hands on execution
Highly organized and detail oriented
Benefits
Hybrid work schedule, onsite Tuesday through Thursday and 100% remote work for the month of August (for most employees)
Comprehensive health insurance which includes, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, flexible spending account (FSA), and 401K with an employer match
Generous paid leave (e.g., vacation, sick, personal, parental), 11 federal holidays, and paid time off between Christmas and New Years
Subsidized metro transit and/or parking benefits
Professional development opportunities
Company social events
Office conveniently located ½ block from Gallery Place/Chinatown metro station in downtown Washington, DC
Company
American Association for Justice
American Association for Justice was founded in 1946
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Thomas Fischetti
Chief Financial Officer
Anne Doohan Enos
Chief Operating Officer
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