Careers

At the National Eczema Association (NEA), our employees are at the heart of our mission. We are the driving force for an eczema community fueled by knowledge, strengthened through collective action and propelled by the promise for a better future.

If you have a question about jobs at NEA, please send it to careers@nationaleczema.org.

National Eczema Association (NEA) Overview

Founded in 1988, the National Eczema Association (NEA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and the largest patient advocacy organization serving the over 31 million Americans who live with eczema and those who care for them. NEA provides programs and resources to elevate the diverse lived experience of eczema, and help patients and caregivers understand their disease, actively engage in their care, find strength in one another — and improve their lives. Additionally, NEA advances critical eczema research and partners with key stakeholders to ensure the patient voice is represented and valued in education, care and treatment decision making.

We are driving toward the ultimate vision: a world without eczema.

Open positions

Position Designation: Senior Director, Marketing and Communications

Reporting Structure: Reports to the President and CEO

Job Summary

The Senior Director of Marketing and Communications is a strategic, digitally driven leader responsible for shaping how NEA engages the world. Reporting to the President & CEO, this role has a strong focus on digital innovation and content creation, ensuring NEA’s voice is accessible, inclusive, and impactful across multiple platforms.

The Senior Director will craft and adapt campaigns that honor the lived experience of the eczema community, while leveraging analytics, data, and emerging trends to stay ahead in a rapidly changing digital landscape.

Strong leadership is essential in this role to establish clear brand alignment, uphold NEA’s voice, and ensure communications reflect NEA’s mission and organizational priorities. This position must collaborate effectively across teams while also serving as the decisive leader who guides staff and stakeholders toward strategies that elevate impact, relevance, and trust with our community. Because of the sensitive and mission-driven nature of NEA’s work, this role requires an understanding of healthcare, nonprofit, or patient advocacy environments and the ability to communicate with empathy, accuracy, and credibility.

As NEA continues to evolve, this position requires a forward-thinking strategist who can anticipate trends in digital engagement, lead with innovation, and strengthen NEA’s position as the trusted voice for the eczema community.

This full-time (40 hours per week) remote-based position is FLSA exempt.

Up to 10% annual travel is required to attend national NEA or related business meetings.

Primary Responsibilities

Marketing and brand strategy
Content development and storytelling
Digital engagement and analytics
Community and stakeholder engagement

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, digital media, or related field required; advanced degree a plus.
7+ years of progressive marketing/communications experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role with a national or international organization/company. Preference given to those with healthcare, patient advocacy or not-for-profit organizations.
Proven and strong expertise in digital marketing strategy, content creation, SEO/SEM, and analytics.
Experience managing campaigns across web, social media, email, and paid channels.
Strong understanding of nonprofit mission-driven communications and sensitivity to patient/health communities.
Demonstrated ability to translate complex medical/scientific information into accessible, engaging content.
Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
Data-driven mindset with proficiency in analytics tools (Google Analytics, social dashboards, CRM integration).
Strong leadership, project management, and vendor management skills.
Creative, forward-thinking, and adaptable with a collaborative spirit.

Compensation & Benefits

The National Eczema Association offers an attractive benefits package to the qualified candidate. These benefits include but are not limited to:

Competitive salary, dependent on experience
Medical, dental and vision benefits
Life Insurance
Employer 401(k) contributions
Employee optional 401(k) plan
Voluntary Flexible Spending Plan
Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
NEA observes all Federal holidays plus other paid time off (annually)

Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

NEA is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need. NEA does not discriminate in employment on the basis of, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors protected under federal, state and local law. NEA celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive, and welcoming workplace environment.

How to Apply

Learn more about job and submit applications via LinkedIn or send a cover letter and resume to careers@nationaleczema.org.

Position Designation: Director of Finance

Reporting Structure: Reports to the President and CEO

Job Summary

The Director of Finance is a new, critical role for NEA, reporting directly to the President & CEO and serving as a key advisor to the senior leadership team, staff, and Board of Directors. This leader will oversee all financial functions, including accounting, budgeting, planning, compliance, and reporting. while also managing day-to-day transactional accounting and reporting. As NEA grows, the role will expand to include oversight of additional finance staff and broader organizational leadership.

The Director of Finance will ensure NEA’s fiscal health, build robust financial models, and provide data-driven insights to support strategic growth. This position requires a balance of hands-on execution and long-term vision, with a strong emphasis on transparency, accountability, and collaboration across the organization.

This full-time (40 hours per week) remote-based position is FLSA exempt.

Some travel is required for national NEA staff and business meetings.

Primary Responsibilities

Develop and oversee financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
Lead preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports for leadership and the Board.
Manage annual budgeting and forecasting processes, including variance analysis.
Provide financial modeling and grant/funder reporting support to program and development teams.
Ensure compliance with GAAP, IRS regulations, and donor restrictions.
Serve as a strategic partner to the President and CEO, staff and Board providing financial scenario planning and long-term financial modeling.
Lead annual independent audit and Form 990 preparation with external auditors.
Lead annual budgeting process with senior leadership and budget leads.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field required; CPA or MBA strongly preferred.
8–10 years of progressive experience in nonprofit finance, including leadership responsibility.
Expertise in nonprofit GAAP, fund accounting and grant compliance.
Experience managing budgets of $5–15M with forecasting and scenario planning.
Strong communicator with ability to translate financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
Collaborative leader with a strategic mindset and high integrity.
Proficiency with QuickBooks, Salesforce, Martus Solutions (or similar budgeting tools) and advanced Excel.

The National Eczema Association offers an attractive benefits package to the qualified candidate. These benefits include but are not limited to: