AVMA

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The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), the national not-for-profit association established in 1863 & representing over 111,000 veterinarians working in private & corporate practice, government, industry, academia, & uniformed services, is seeking a Director of Global Outreach for our Policy & Practice area. Structured to work for its members, AVMA acts as a collective voice for its membership & for the profession. Our mission 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 Associate Executive Vice President/Chief Veterinary Officer, the Director of Global Outreach coordinates approved international activities for the Association & will work closely & collaboratively with AVMA staff & volunteer leaders to assess, propose, develop, & implement policies, programs, & partnerships designed to enhance & strengthen the AVMA’s global engagement in support of the Association’s vision, mission, & strategic plan. In addition to international responsibilities, the Director, Global Outreach also provides support to the Associate Executive Vice President/Chief Veterinary Officer on assigned initiatives that advance organizational priorities & may be outside a strictly international scope, including issues such as One Health that cross Divisions within Policy & Practice. This position also provides support for councils, committees, task forces, & other entities as assigned, including, but not limited to, the Committee on International Veterinary Affairs. Approximately 10% travel, some international. This position may work remotely. To be successful in this role, you must be highly collaborative & passionate about AVMA’s mission & increasing member satisfaction & engagement. Additional qualifications include: DVM/VMD strongly preferred. Minimum of 5 years of related & progressively responsible professional experience; association experience preferred. Demonstrated knowledge of, & experience with; international issues affecting the veterinary profession. Exceptional written, verbal, & interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to synthesize & summarize complex information & present it clearly, logically, & persuasively. Must be able to interact & effectively communicate with AVMA leaders, members, & staff, as well as diverse external stakeholders across scientific & nonscientific communities. Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, & meetings concurrently. Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, & web-based research tools. Self-motivated, collaborative, & adaptable professional with sound judgment. Valid driver’s license & passport required. Ability to travel domestically & internationally on behalf of the Association as needed. Deadline for application is 3/4/26. Application must include cover letter, resume & salary requirements. Submit to: apply@avma.org The AVMA offers a supportive & flexible hybrid or remote work environment & excellent benefits including 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. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $150,000 - $175,000. Compensation decisions take into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, skills, certifications, geographic location, business needs, & organizational policies. In addition to those factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity & consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Visit https://www.avma.org/AVMAcareers eoe/m/f/d/v