You probably know about the AMA, the ABA, and AARP. You’ve likely read news stories quoting industry experts and professionals from associations and seen awareness messages disseminated by associations. But you may not have thought of these organizations as places to work; places where you can apply your skills and expertise alongside other professionals from a variety of fields in the service of an important mission.

This session will look at the rewarding career opportunities available in the association and nonprofit sector. We’ll discuss the types of careers available as well as the viability of the association and nonprofit industry. We’ll have a panel of association professionals on hand to share their own career journeys and relevant career advice and tips. We’ll field your questions and provide helpful resources available through ASAE: The Center for Association Leadership and Association CareerHQ, the premier niche job site for job seekers looking to land a position with association employers.

Rebecca Hawk

Marketing Specialist, ASAE Business Services, Inc.

Invited Panelists

Carmen Elliott, MS

Vice President, Payment & Practice Management

American Physical Therapy Association

Donna Gupton

Interim Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer

AARP

Sara Meier, MS.Ed, CAE

Senior Vice President

MCI USA

Jason Spessard, MBA, CAE

Senior Directors, Finance

The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology