Fellow
About The Position
The APhA Executive Fellowship in Association Management & Leadership is a 12-month paid learning experience designed to develop future pharmacy profession leaders through leadership development, education development, association management, and advocacy. Executive fellows gain experience across Education, Governance, Professional Affairs, Marketing & Communications, Member Engagement, Operations, Publications, the APhA Annual Meeting & Exposition, the APhA Foundation, and the Board of Pharmacy Specialties. National and grassroots engagement is a focus, with fellows working alongside APhA Government and Professional Affairs staff. The program also offers networking opportunities and internal and external rotations. The APhA Foundation Executive Fellowship is also a 12-month paid opportunity. The Foundation is a nonprofit organization that aims to improve health by inspiring philanthropy, research, and innovation advancing pharmacists’ patient care services. The fellow is trained for leadership positions within the profession, interacts with senior staff, attends board meetings, and collaborates with Foundation staff to oversee Incentive Grants, Scholarships, and the Pinnacle Awards. Networking and internal and external rotations support career preparation. There are three positions in the APhA Executive Fellowship and one position in the APhA Foundation Executive Fellowship. Both are based at APhA Headquarters on the National Mall in Washington, DC, and pay an annual salary of $60,000. Applicants must have graduated from an ACPE-accredited college or school of pharmacy and be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Applications, including a CV or resume, cover letter, and two letters of recommendation, must be submitted by 11:59 pm PT on January 8, 2027; no extensions will be granted.
Requirements
- Graduate of an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) accredited college or school of pharmacy.
- Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
- Submit a CV or resume, cover letter, and two letters of recommendation before submitting the application.
- Include education and training, professional and related experience, organizational memberships, publications, honors or awards, and personal objectives in the cover letter and/or CV.
Nice To Haves
- Motivation to implement innovative ideas, inspire change, and collaborate with members to advance the profession.
- Aspiring pharmacy leaders are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Participate in leadership development, education development, association management, and advocacy training.
- Gain exposure to Education, Governance, Professional Affairs, Marketing & Communications, Member Engagement, Operations, Publications, the APhA Annual Meeting & Exposition, the APhA Foundation, and the Board of Pharmacy Specialties.
- Engage in national and grassroots activities alongside APhA Government and Professional Affairs staff.
- Complete internal and external rotations and take part in networking opportunities.
- For the APhA Foundation fellowship, interact with senior staff and attend board meetings.
- For the APhA Foundation fellowship, collaborate with Foundation staff to oversee Incentive Grants, Scholarships, and the Pinnacle Awards.
Benefits
- Paid 12-month fellowship opportunity.
- Annual salary of $60,000.
- Networking opportunities and internal and external rotations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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