Association and Society Management International (ASMI) is an Association Management Company located in Falls Church, Virginia, serving 13 nonprofit organizations in the professions of trauma/EMS, disaster preparedness, manufacturing, and other industries.

On behalf of the American Trauma Society (ATS), ASMI is conducting a national search for an accomplished and experienced association management professional to serve as its next Executive Director.

For more than 58 years, ATS has been a leading advocate for trauma prevention, trauma systems development, optimal trauma care, and survivor support. The organization works alongside healthcare professionals, trauma centers, public agencies, survivors, and community partners to reduce preventable injury and improve outcomes for trauma patients and families.

Mission: Saving Lives. Improving Care. Empowering Survivors.

The ATS Executive Director leads a nationally respected membership organization focused on trauma care systems, injury prevention, education, advocacy, certification, professional development, and survivor support. The successful candidate will foster collaboration among partner organizations, trauma professionals, trauma survivors, and association members while strengthening ATS’s national presence and impact.

Experience in strategic leadership, organizational management, membership engagement, financial stewardship, advocacy, external relations, and educational program development is preferred

Contact

Send resumes to:

Katherine Joseph
Interim Executive Director, American Trauma Society
kjoseph@amtrauma.org

The Executive Director serves as the chief staff executive and is responsible for oversight of all day-to-day operations of ATS. The Executive Director leads partnership development, strategic planning, educational programming, membership engagement, organizational growth, and external relations.  This hybrid role includes oversight and management of activites scheduled during normal East Coast business hours, with occassional early/late meetings and extended work hours as required.

The position supervises ATS membership, education, and administrative staff, with overall supervision provided by the ASMI President. The Executive Director may also support other ASMI clients as appropriate.

Qualifications

Knowledge

• Project planning and management
• Financial stewardship and budget management
• Fund development and partnership cultivation
• Research and evaluation methods
• Adult learning principles
• Association management best practices

Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation preferred.

Skills

• Strategic leadership and organizational management
• Marketing and communications
• Relationship development and stakeholder engagement
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent member service orientation
• Ability to build consensus and foster collaboration
• Commitment to the mission of ATS

Travel is required, including attendance at Board meetings, trauma conferences, educational programs, partner meetings, and other events supporting ATS strategic priorities. Estimated travel is 8-10 trips annually.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Master’s degree preferred in Association Management, Education, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
• Association management experience required.
• Experience in trauma systems, emergency medical services, healthcare education, nonprofit leadership, or related fields preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing educational programs, strategic initiatives, and stakeholder relationships.