Find Your Dream Job at the ATS
We attract, retain, engage and develop people
Our Mission
The American Thoracic Society improves global health by advancing research, patient care, and public health in pulmonary disease, critical illness, and sleep disorders. Founded in 1905 to combat TB, the ATS has grown to tackle asthma, COPD, lung cancer, sepsis, acute respiratory distress, and sleep apnea, among other diseases.
"The culture of ATS is incredibly supportive and kind. I've been able to grow in my career and pursue skills I am passionate about, while being mentored by a great manager and team who respect and appreciate me as a person."
Publications
Our Staff Leaders
Executive Office
Karen J. Collishaw, MPP, CAE
Nicola Black
Finance and Administration
Patricia C. Huie
Assembly Programs
Miriam Rodriguez
Marketing Communications
Kevin Tuerff
Strategic Alliances & ATS Philanthropy
Michelle Turenne, CAE
Strategy & Innovation
Andrea Bayer
Education Programs
Vacant
Documents & Patient Education
Kevin Wilson, MD
Evidence Dissemination and Implementation
Amy Farrell Stern
Government Relations & Advocacy
Gary Ewart, MHS
Information Technology
Satish Williams
Global Health and Membership
Cristina Braz
Meeting Services
Emily Catanzaro, CMP
Publications
Diane Gern, MA
Human Resources
Rhina Guzman, PHR
Members interested in speaking with specific ATS staff should email the Memberhip Concierge at membership@thoracic.org.
“I feel trusted, heard, and supported. The collaborative spirit at ATS is unparalleled. Working across teams, learning from diverse skill sets, and collectively striving towards common goals has been exceptional. It feels like a cohesive society, not merely a workplace.”
Information Technology
Perks
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Partial 403b Company Match
LinkedIn Learning
Employee Engagement Programming
Learning Reimbursement
Hybrid Work Environment
Work from Anywhere (4 weeks)
Generous vacation, holiday, personal, birthday, and sick time
Open Roles
ATS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, ATS offers reasonable accommodation in the hiring and employment process for individuals with disabilities. Accordingly, if you require reasonable accommodation to fully participate in the application or hiring process you may request reasonable accommodation at any time.
"ATS is a mission driven organization with a culture that encourages its staff to work together towards the same goals. Our core values are working in harmony with professionalism for advancing professional development and innovation to make a difference in other people’s lives."
"I’ve worked on many teams and at many companies, but ATS is truly a place where you feel genuine care. I enjoy working with all my colleagues as we carry out one of the most important aspects of diversity, equity, and inclusion: collaborating across departments and serving our amazing members. Because of this, I’m grateful to be part of an institution that truly means it when we say, ‘We help the world breathe.’"
Diversity, Equity, & Community Outreach
ATS is an equal employment opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all individuals. ATS will not discriminate against any applicant for employment, employee, or intern on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. ATS also prohibits harassment of applicants for employment, employees or interns based on any of these protected categories. It is ATS’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.