AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association) · 2 weeks ago
Manager of State Advocacy
District of Columbia, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$82K/yr - $110K/yr
3+ years expThe American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) is a national not-for-profit association representing over 110,000 veterinarians. They are seeking a Manager of State Advocacy to facilitate state advocacy efforts, organize grassroots activities, and develop the state-level agenda for the association.
AssociationHealth CareNon ProfitVeterinary
Responsibilities
Facilitates the association’s state advocacy efforts and organizes state-level grassroots activity in coordination with state veterinary medical associations (VMAs) and appropriate AVMA staff
Assists in developing AVMA’s state-level agenda and in disseminating AVMA’s public policy perspective to state and allied VMAs
Serves as the primary point of contact for an assigned set of state VMAs
Monitors state legislative and regulatory activity in the state and drives bi-directional communication between AVMA and VMAs on relevant activity affecting veterinary medicine in those states
Qualification
Required
BA/BS degree
Minimum of 3 years of related work experience with demonstrated knowledge of and experience with state-level advocacy initiatives at a professional association; engagement with state chapters a plus
Demonstrated experience in grassroots advocacy or member mobilization, preferably within a professional association or legislative environment
Strong relationship-building and communication skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders in effective advocacy
Experience using state legislative and regulatory tracking tools
Excellent project management and organizational skills and ability to effectively prioritize competing demands and projects
Experience identifying and analyzing legislation, regulations, and other policy sources and the ability to clearly and succinctly summarize complex information for a variety of audiences
Strong relationship-building skills
Able to effectively interact and communicate in writing and verbally with members of the scientific and nonscientific communities, employees of governmental and non-governmental organizations, legislators, regulators, and others
Able to present information effectively
Able to effectively deal with interpersonal conflicts and maintain confidentiality in communications
Must function well autonomously and as a team member
Basic computer skills (e.g., proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and various internet browsers and search engines)
Must be able to work after normal business hours &/or on weekends occasionally as needed
Travel will vary, approximately 10%
Preferred
Prior work experience in a state legislature is preferred
Public speaking experience is a plus
Benefits
Heath, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short-term disability, & long-term disability insurance
FSA & HSA plans
401(k) Plan
Generous vacation & sick time
11 Paid Holidays
Floating Holiday
Paid Parental Leave
An Employee Assistance Program
Tuition & professional certification reimbursement
Compensatory Time Off
Casual dress
37.5 hour workweek
Association Forum/ASAE membership
Veterinary pet insurance
Company
AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association)
The AVMA is the nation’s leading advocate for the veterinary profession.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Gail Golab
Associate Executive Vice President and Chief Veterinary Officer
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