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. 

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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