Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a veterinary organization with more than 1,000 animal hospitals across the United States and Canada. The Project Manager will provide high-level administrative, operational, and project management support to the Vice President of University & Government Relations, coordinating strategic initiatives and managing cross-functional projects.
Responsibilities
- Support planning, execution, and tracking of strategic initiatives related to governance, advocacy, and university relations
- Coordinate cross-functional projects and ensure timelines, deliverables, and communications remain on track
- Develop project plans, timelines, status reports, and follow-up actions for key organizational initiatives
- Assist with budgeting, vendor coordination, and operational support for programs and events
- Assist in executing grassroots advocacy campaigns designed to mobilize hospital and support center teams around legislative and policy priorities
- Coordinate advocacy communications, action alerts, educational materials, and engagement initiatives
- Support the development and execution of strategies that educate team members on the importance of advocacy and public policy engagement
- Help organize advocacy events, legislator meetings, hospital tours, and stakeholder engagement opportunities
- Coordinate university engagement activities, student outreach initiatives, and academic partnership programs
- Support collaboration with Talent Acquisition, Mentorship and House Officer Program teams on university-focused initiatives
- Assist with planning and logistics for veterinary school visits, conferences, externship programs, and educational presentations
- Create and edit presentations, reports, communications, and educational materials for internal and external audiences
- Assist with development of executive communications and organizational messaging related to governance, advocacy, and university engagement
- Maintain organized documentation, databases, contact lists, and project tracking systems
- Prepare agendas, presentations, briefing materials, reports, and meeting summaries for executive leadership, governance team, and external stakeholders
- Coordinate logistics and materials for leadership meetings, conferences, university events, advocacy activities, and hospital visits
- Manage confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion
Skills
- 3+ years of experience in government relations, advocacy, public affairs, political strategy, association management, or project management
- Strong organizational, project management, and multitasking skills
- Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Teams
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities with strong attention to detail
- Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with leaders at all levels of the organization
- Ability to travel occasionally within the U.S. and Canada
- Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience working with PACs, legislative affairs, or political engagement initiatives preferred
- Experience coordinating events, communications, and stakeholder engagement initiatives preferred
- Experience in veterinary medicine, higher education, or multi-site organizations preferred
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