Join our dynamic scientific association and contribute to advancing the frontiers of knowledge while supporting the USASP leadership in achieving the association’s goals.
The United States Association for the Study of Pain (USASP) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit association with approximately 1000 members. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a stimulating and intellectually rewarding environment, collaborating with renowned scientists and professionals in their respective fields. If you are a proactive, detail-oriented, and extremely organized individual with a passion for scientific excellence, we encourage you to apply for the position of Program Manager.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Program Manager provides high-level oversight and strategic support for USASP’s programs, committees, and communications. Working under the supervision of the Director of Operations, the Program Manager will manage the coordination of the Annual Scientific Meeting, support the execution of committee projects, and assist with award programs.

ABOUT THE UNITED STATES ASSOCIATION FOR THE STUDY OF PAIN

The United States Association for the Study of Pain (USASP) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit association that was formed in 2020. About one-third of our membership are trainees either in a training program or within five years of completing their degree. Our goal is to bring a variety of perspectives, including those of scientists, clinicians, healthcare providers, policymakers, and people with lived experience of pain, together to stimulate and support the study of pain and to translate that knowledge into improved pain relief. USASP is the United States chapter association of the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP).
Our association brings together leading experts and professionals from various scientific disciplines within pain research to advance knowledge and address critical challenges. As a highly respected and influential association, we are committed to fostering innovation, disseminating scientific discoveries, and advocating for evidence-based policies. We are currently seeking a talented and proactive Program Manager to support our organization in the efficient management and administration of the association.

Annual Meeting:

• Oversee Journal of Pain abstract supplement creation.
• Build and test registration forms.
• Manage travel award communications and reimbursement tracking.
• Build out the conference app and update the website with meeting content.
• Support meeting marketing via social media and materials.
• Manage overall Annual Meeting preparations

Committees:

• Support Scientific Program, Project Collaborations, and Organizational Partnerships Committees.
• Track and follow up on partnerships and related event coordination.
• Liaise with the Communications Committee to promote upcoming events.
• Assist the Education Committee (Webinars and Early Career Forum) with registration forms, social posts, minutes, and centralized event information.
• Manage award nomination materials and communications.
• Support ongoing committee meeting scheduling

Membership & Outreach:

• Analyze and share demographic membership data.
• Send outreach letters to lapsed members and local non-members near the annual meeting.

Awards Programs & Communications:

• Support grant-related promotion and application collection.
• Coordinate application review processes
• Review and distribute monthly newsletters.