The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), the national not-for-profit association established in 1863 & representing over 108,000 veterinarians working in private & corporate practice, government, industry, academia, & uniformed services, is seeking a PAC Manager for our Federal Government Relations Division (FGRD) located in Washington, D.C. This team advocates for the Association’s policies & positions on federal legislative & regulatory issues that affect animal & human health & the veterinary profession. 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 FGRD Director, the PAC Manager is responsible for establishing, enhancing, & maintaining activities related to the AVMA PAC. They will work collaboratively with internal & external stakeholders to plan PAC Board meetings, plan & execute fundraising campaigns, & produce PAC communications & reports. They will also ensure compliance with all applicable FEC regulations & state/federal laws, while supporting the federal government relations team in political contribution strategies & managing PAC databases & external vendors. Approximately 25% travel.
Deadline for application is 5/25/25. Submit cover letter, resume, & salary requirements to: apply@avma.org .
The AVMA offers a supportive & flexible hybrid 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, & commuter benefits.
A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $82,000 - $114,000. 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.
About the AVMA:
Headquartered in Schaumburg, IL, with a Federal Government Relations Division & Division of State Advocacy in Washington, D.C., the AVMA is structured to work for its members, & acts as a collective voice for its membership & for the profession & provides a number of benefits to its members, including information resources, state & federal advocacy, opportunities to address issues & affect policy that govern the profession & practice of veterinary medicine, continuing education opportunities, quality publications, & discounts on personal & professional products, programs & 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 & has a $50M+ annual operating budget.
To be successful in this role, you must be highly collaborative & passionate about AVMA’s mission, advocacy, & increasing member satisfaction & engagement. Additional qualifications include:
BS/BA degree
Minimum 2 years’ work experience with federal PACs or PAC fundraising
Minimum 2 years’ experience administering PAC, knowledge of Democracy Direct &/or Quorum a plus
Demonstrated fund raising expertise
Advanced knowledge of database management programs
Understanding of Federal Election Laws, Regulations & congressional ethics rules; ability to read, understand, & comply with legislative and regulatory publications of the U.S. government
Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with the federal legislative, political, & election process
Strong involvement with national, non-profit organizations is highly desirable
Excellent verbal & written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent organizational, planning, & managing skills for group meetings
Able to handle multiple priorities
Commitment to achieving deadlines
Able to function autonomously & as a team member
Basic computer skills including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel & Internet Browser (Internet Explorer, Chrome, etc.); Database Management Software
Headquartered in Schaumburg, IL, with a Government Relations Division 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 profession and provides a number of benefits to its members, including information resources, state and federal advocacy, opportunities to address issues and affect policy 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 160. The organization is governed by an 18-member Board of Directors and has a $30M+ annual operating budget.
