• The outside of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine in Darien, IL.
  • AASM employees volunteering.
  • AASM members celebrating the holidays.

Working at the American Academy of Sleep Medicine

Improving lives with meaningful work

American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) is the only professional society dedicated exclusively to the medical sub-specialty of sleep medicine. Our employees rise to the challenge to ensure sleep and circadian care is fundamental to health care. We work together to progress our vision, positively impacting countless lives and the world of healthcare.

Quality People in Progressive Careers

The AASM offers talent opportunities in the fields of Accreditation, Administration, Accounting, Communications, Design, Education, Event Planning, Social Media, Quality & Health Policy, Human Resources, Information Technology, Marketing, Membership, Project Management, Clinical Guidelines & Research, and more.

Team Values

In pursuit of advancing sleep care and enhancing sleep health to improve lives, the AASM is dedicated to fostering a culture that is:

  • Committed to excellence
  • Inclusive
  • Flexible
  • Collaborative
  • Appreciative
  • Supportive
  • Innovative

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB)

At AASM, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and supportive workplace where all individuals are valued and empowered. We believe diversity drives innovation and success, and we work to ensure that every voice is heard, appreciated, and has the chance to thrive. Together, we create a culture of belonging, collaboration, and shared growth.

Life at the AASM

There’s no such thing as a typical day in the office, and that’s why the AASM strives to regularly create opportunities for teambuilding, collaboration, and career growth between our various departments.

  • Volunteer opportunities
  • Fun opportunities to connect, from seasonal holiday parties to plank breaks.
  • Birthday and anniversary shout-outs
  • Career mentorship
  • Group outings to fun locations
  • Social opportunities ranging from after work pickleball to “lateral puzzles,” fun, weekly brain breaks in a virtual space.
  • Comprehensive onboarding plan connecting new employees to members of DEIB committee.
AASM employees at a dinner.

True success comes when we support those around us

The AASM is committed to giving back to our community year-round. Our corporate volunteer opportunities have ranged from assembling food packs for families in need to refurbishing a group home for disadvantaged teens.

Additional Perks

The AASM understands that when it comes to finding the right work home, it’s all about the entire package and work/life balance. We pride ourselves in offering competitive pay and premium healthcare options for full-time staff. Aside from the standard benefits i.e. medical, dental, disability, life, accident, paid parental leave, PTO and float holidays, we also offer pet insurance, identify theft protection, flexible schedules, work from home opportunities, professional development opportunities (continuing education, certifications, etc.) and an industry leading 401(k) retirement program with 10% employer contributions.

We’re also committed to the health and wellbeing of our valuable staff. That’s why we celebrate wellness every week through our Wellness Wednesday initiatives with walk breaks, snacks and stretch breaks.

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Employee Engagement Survey

We value our employees’ feedback and conduct regular surveys to understand what’s going well and where we can improve. We’re proud that our overall engagement scores continue to exceed the national norm. Here’s what our staff is saying about us:

  • They understand how their roles contribute to the organization’s success and recognize that management supports the AASM’s goals and objectives.
  • They feel respected and are genuinely invested in the future of the AASM.
  • They appreciate their colleagues, the benefits offered, and workplace flexibility.

Available Positions

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Interested in future opportunities to join our team? We invite you to submit your resume to hr@aasm.org. If there is a match later on down the line, we’ll be in touch.