Careers

Join the AO North America staff and help us continue providing quality learning experiences for our surgeon communities
AO North America, Inc. (AO NA) is home to people from different backgrounds, with diverse talents and specialist areas. What binds us together is our values: integrity, camaraderie, excellence, and transparency. To quote our former President and Chair, “we are a learning community dedicated to educating current and future generations of surgeons.”

Why work at AO NA?

AO NA offers an attractive working environment, welcomes innovative ideas, and provides excellent opportunities for employees to grow within their roles and enhance their skills. This is accomplished through professional development, training, tuition reimbursement, and mentoring.

The comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, and 401k with a company-match. Generous time off includes holidays, birthdays, personal days, vacation days, and sick days. The AO team also enjoys an extended winter break at the end of the year.

AO NA operates in a results-only- work-environment and allows for a distributed workforce. The AO Team frequently gets together online to enjoy lunch-and-learns, virtual get-togethers, celebrations, contests, and more!

AO NA focuses on recruiting staff that represent a diverse community of identities, cultures, backgrounds, education, and talent.

Find an opportunity with us

To apply, view our current listings and send a resume with a cover letter to careers@aona.org If you don’t see an opening, you are still welcome to submit your resume for future openings. Resumes are kept on file for six months.

Although we cannot personally respond to every applicant, every resume is reviewed by a real person. Any applicant who goes through the interview process is contacted after the final decision, regardless of the outcome.

Current listings         

 

Governance and Special Programs Director

The Governance and Special Programs Director will serve as AO NA’s governance and project planning expert, leading governance activities and special programs to align with strategic objectives and ensure compliance. This role supports AO NA’s governance structure and leaders, including the Board of Directors and Executive Council, to drive organizational effectiveness. The Director will liaise with and coach staff overseeing clinical division boards, committees, and working groups to enhance cohesion across leadership teams. In close partnership with the Executive Director, the Director will support strategic planning, project management, and volunteer leadership meetings; promoting a rewarding volunteer experience within AO NA.  For full job description and benefits summary email careers@aona.org