ASSISTANT DIRECTOR in Washington, D.C., D.C.



Salary: Open

Type & Experience Level: Full Time - One to seven years



DO YOU WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR THE VETERINARY PROFESSION?? The American Veterinary Medical Association, a national not-for-profit association representing over 80,000 veterinarians nationwide, is seeking an Assistant Director for our Governmental Relations Division (GRD) office located in Washington, D.C. The GRD advocates the Association’s policies & positions on federal legislative & regulatory issues that influence animal & human health & advance the veterinary profession. Reporting to the GRD Director, the Assistant Director will be responsible for establishing & maintaining a communications network between AVMA members & Congressional staff, pertinent regulatory agencies, state veterinary medical associations/Societies, allied veterinary groups, & advocacy groups to support & advance the official policies of the AVMA. Will also be responsible for monitoring the activities of Congress & federal regulatory agencies while providing liaison activities for the profession to the federal government & applicable agencies on a variety of issues including: Animal Welfare; Human Animal Bond; Ownership/Guardianship issues; Aquaculture; Marine Mammal Act; Environmental issues; Pesticides issues; Zoo issues; and Wildlife. Will also provide council & committee support & write issues articles & briefs. Deadline for application is January 15, 2010. Send resume with salary requirements to: apply@avma.org. Visit our web site www.avma.org. eoe/m/f/d/v



Requirements:

A bachelors degree in animal science or a related field is required. Advanced degrees (PhD related to Animal Welfare or DVM/ VMD) preferred. Must also possess demonstrated knowledge of, or experience with, the federal legislative/regulatory process, w/ excellent verbal & written communication skills. Some travel.



Preferred Education: 4 Year Degree



Function: Other

Employment Type: Non-Profit/Association

NOTES: US Residents Only



Apply online at http://jobs.avma.org/jobdetail.cfm?job=3237626.32