Founded in 1978, NAATP is a well-established nonprofit national professional membership organization that serves the needs of entities that provide addiction treatment. NAATP is committed to providing leadership, advocacy, training, and members support to ensure the equitable availability and highest quality of addiction treatment. Visit our website and note the core values which shape our culture, enrich our relationships, and guide our work. The NAATP Foundation for Recovery Science and Education (FoRSE) is a nonprofit organization formed and operated under NAATP to conduct collaborative research and education initiatives in order to improve treatment quality, access, and equity. More information on FoRSE can be found on the Foundation’s website. In short, NAATP and FoRSE work to advance the availability and quality of treatment in the United States.

NAATP believes that diversity within our organization is key to enhancing creativity, engagement, innovation, teamwork, and effectiveness. NAATP is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants regardless of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, or disability. NAATP strives to create workplace environments that foster inclusivity and belonging. We encourage qualified candidates of all identities and backgrounds to apply. 

Job Purpose: Advance the association’s communication approach through development of materials and partnerships utilizing communication tools to maximize reach, media coverage, and educational engagement. Grow NAATP’s effectiveness through the executive of a wide-range communication strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develops content and directs creative execution to provide a consistent, targeted, and impactful message.
• Builds and maintains solid partnerships (media, PR firm, committee, speakers, etc.) to better develop, coordinate, direct, and facilitate strategic communications designed to meet business goals.
• Designs campaigns to target specific audiences.
• Identifies opportunities for consistency in messaging and member experience across channels. 
• Develops an understanding of short- and long-term communication goals and planned initiatives.
• Works with leadership to create and adjust communications strategy.
• Stays informed of developments in communications within the industry to foster ideas and innovation.
• Identifies, recruits, and secures relevant speakers and authors.
• Facilitates Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB)-related projects, education, and alliances.

Required Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree journalism, communications, or equivalent
• Minimum three years of experience in communications or marketing
• Demonstrated experience in copyediting, content usage rights, and social media sites
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Mac systems, and web content management systems

Required Skills:

• Expert skills in copywriting, editing, and storytelling
• Capability to work autonomously; is self-motivated; desire to take full ownership of projects
• Well-developed organizational, planning, coordination, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build collaborative relationships
• Good verbal presentation, group dynamic, and facilitation skills
• Knowledge of the substance use disorder (SUD) and behavioral health care industry is a plus

Working conditions: NAATP employs remote workers who must maintain a home office conducive to optimal work performance and free of distractions. Some projects may require staff to travel. All staff are required to work and be available during office hours depending on time zone location.

Physical requirements: Employee must be able to remain in a stationary position 90% of the time. Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity equipment.

Position Type: Full-Time Exempt

Location: Remote. We offer a flexible environment through work-from-home remote positions. Home location must be located within the US. The position includes moderate travel.

Benefits: Fully paid health insurance (medical, dental and vision), short- and long- term disability insurance, term life insurance, 15 days of PTO, 14 observed holidays, Simple IRA retirement match of 3%, monthly remote work stipend, and flexible work schedule.