The Association for association professionals in Chicagoland

ACLI is seeking a strategic, relationship driven senior leader who will be responsible for the association wide member relations strategy, governance integration, and executive-level engagement across ACLI’s membership. In this role, you’ll report to the Chief Operating Officer & Corporate Secretary and lead member integration and engagement, oversee key committee and compliance functions, and provide strategic insight into membership dynamics to ACLI’s Executive Team and Board leadership.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead integration and engagement of member companies, serving as a senior point of contact for key executives.
• Manage ACLI’s committee governance process and ensure diverse, representative participation.
• Oversee membership analytics and deliver actionable insights on trends and dynamics.
• Collaborate closely with Compliance and other departments to deliver coordinated member communication.
• Lead cross functional initiatives that enhance member value and organizational effectiveness.

Team and Work Environment:

This role is part of ACLI’s Office of Corporate Relations and follows the organization’s standard hybrid work schedule: in-office Tuesday through Thursday at ACLI’s headquarters (300 New Jersey Ave NW, Washington, DC), with remote work on Mondays and Fridays.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree (advanced degree or CAE preferred).
• 10+ years’ experience in member relations, public policy, association management, or related fields.
• Strong executive level communication, strategic thinking, and analytical skills.
• Familiarity with the life insurance industry and governance processes a plus.
• Proficiency with association management systems (iMIS preferred) and Microsoft 365.

This role supervises 2–8 employees, depending on experience, and includes occasional travel.

Interested candidates should email their resume and cover letter to HR@acli.com, ATTN: HR – Member Relations Position.

About American Council of Life Insurers

The American Council of Life Insurers is the leading trade association driving public policy and advocacy on behalf of the life insurance industry. 90 million American families rely on the life insurance industry for financial protection and retirement security. ACLI’s member companies are dedicated to protecting consumers’ financial wellbeing through life insurance, annuities, retirement plans, long-term care insurance, disability income insurance, reinsurance, and dental, vision and other supplemental benefits. ACLI’s 275 member companies represent 93 percent of industry assets in the United States.

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