The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), the national not-for-profit association established in 1863 & representing over 105,000 veterinarians working in private & corporate practice, government, industry, academia, & uniformed services, is seeking a Manager of State Advocacy to join our Division of State Advocacy located in our Washington, D.C. office to help implement the AVMA’s state legislative & regulatory initiatives.  The mission of the Association is to lead the profession by advocating for our members & advancing the science & practice of veterinary medicine to improve animal & human health.

Reporting to the Division Director, the Manager of State Advocacy works to support related activities of the Association’s constituent organizations (state & allied veterinary medical associations) across a range of issues anticipated to benefit from veterinary professionals’ input & influence, with particular attention to the AVMA’s state-level advocacy agenda, the strategic objectives of the Advocacy business unit, & the overall strategic objectives of the AVMA. They will work collaboratively with AVMA’s volunteer leadership, staff & constituent organizations to create & provide resources on issues pertaining to the scientific & business interests of the veterinary profession. In addition, they will assist the AVMA’s Government Relations Division in developing recommendations & implementing approved programs that will support a robust, effective, & collaborative state-level advocacy agenda that meets the AVMA’s public policy & advocacy objectives.

Application deadline is 10/13/24.  Forward cover letter & resume with salary requirements to: apply@avma.org .

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To be successful in this role, you must be highly collaborative & passionate about AVMA’s mission & increasing member satisfaction & engagement.  Additional qualifications include:

• BA/BS degree.
• Minimum of 3 years of related work experience with demonstrated knowledge of & experience with state-level advocacy initiatives at a professional association; engagement with state chapters a plus.
• Must possess excellent project management & organizational skills & be able to effectively prioritize competing demands & projects.
• Must have strong relationship-building skills.
• Must be able to identify, read, analyze, & interpret legislation, regulations, other public policy documents, program descriptions, & related analyses that have the potential to impact the practice of veterinary medicine.
• Must be able to clearly define problems, collect & interpret data, establish facts, draw conclusions, & convey related information in an effective & timely fashion to AVMA leadership, membership, & other staff of the AVMA & its constituent organizations.
• Must be able to effectively interact & communicate in writing & verbally, with members of the scientific & nonscientific communities, employees of governmental & nongovernmental organizations, legislators, regulators, & their staffs.
• Must be able to present information effectively; demonstrable public speaking experience is a plus.
• Must be able to effectively deal with interpersonal conflicts & maintain confidentiality in communications.
• Must function well autonomously & as a team member.
• Basic computer skills (e.g., proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, & various internet browsers & search engines), as well as familiarity with legislative & regulatory search programs & engines, are required.
• Must be able to work after normal business hours &/or on weekends occasionally as needed.
• Approximately 10% travel.

About American Veterinary Medical Association

Located in Schaumburg, Illinois, with an office in Washington, D.C., the AVMA is structured to work for its members and acts as a collective voice for its membership and for the veterinary profession. The AVMA provides many benefits to its members, including information resources; state and federal advocacy; opportunities to address issues affecting policies that govern the profession and practice of veterinary medicine; continuing education opportunities; quality publications; and discounts on personal and professional products, programs and services. The work of the AVMA is carried out by a dedicated staff of over 170. The organization is governed by an 18-member Board of Directors and has a $50M+ annual operating budget. Throughout the organization, we take pride in knowing that we make a difference. The AVMA provides excellent employee benefits, including generous health insurance, retirement and paid time-off plans. We enjoy a supportive, friendly and comfortable work environment where work/life balance is evident at every level. We work hard, grow and have fun! For more information, please visit www.avma.org.

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