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The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), the national not-for-profit association established in 1863 that represents over 111,000 veterinarians working in private and corporate practice, government, industry, academia and uniformed services, is seeking a Government Relations Coordinator to join our Federal Government Relations and State Advocacy Divisions, located in Washington, D.C. This team advocates for the Association’s policies and positions on federal and state legislative, and regulatory issues that affect animal health, human health and the veterinary profession.

Reporting to the Division Director, the Government Relations Coordinator provides administrative support for the Federal Government Relations and State Advocacy Division activities. This position will also provide administrative staff support to governance entities, such as the AVMA Legislative Advisory Committee, including meeting planning and logistics, preparing agendas, distributing meeting materials, organizing Capitol Hill visits, and processing expense reports.

To be successful in this role, you must be passionate about AVMA’s mission, exhibit AVMA’s commitment to engagement and belonging, customer service oriented, and highly collaborative. Additional qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience is required.
• Minimum of three to five years’ administrative office experience; association experience is preferred.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Zoom, and database management software; experience with grassroots management software is a plus.
• Experience in creating and manipulating database files.
• Demonstrated knowledge of, or experience with, the legislative/regulatory process.
• Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly, with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Functions well autonomously and as a self-motivated team member.
• Flexibility to work outside of normal business hours, as needed; and travel (approximately 5-10%) on behalf of the Association, as needed.

The AVMA offers a supportive and flexible, hybrid work environment, with 37.5-hour workweeks, along with a robust benefit package. Benefits include health insurance (medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability); HSA, FSA and commuter plans; 401(k); generous paid time-off – vacation, sick, paid holidays (11) and floating holidays; paid parental leave; tuition and professional certification reimbursement; pet insurance; employee assistance program; and much more!

 A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $63,000 - $73,000. Compensation decisions consider a wide range of factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, skills, certifications, geographic location, business needs and organizational policies. Additionally, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider the internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer.

The deadline for application is 5/29/2026. Submit cover letter, resume and salary requirements to: apply@avma.org.