About this opportunity
The Academy of Magical Arts lists this Programs and Member Experiences Manager opportunity in los angeles, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
The Programs and Member Experiences Manager oversees member-facing initiatives, creative programming, and projects that support the Academy’s mission to advance and celebrate the art of magic.
This role is responsible for helping shape the member experience through events, educational initiatives, creative development, committee coordination, and organizational programming. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of magic culture, performance, and the broader magic community, and is passionate about helping foster meaningful experiences for both members and audiences.
The position will work closely with Academy leadership, committees, volunteers, Trustees, and MCE to support organizational initiatives and ensure alignment across programming and member engagement efforts.
Primary Responsibilities
Programming and Events
Oversee and coordinate member events and special programming, working closely with MCE
Develop and support new magic initiatives and member experiences
Assist in planning and execution of Academy programs and creative projects, working closely with MCE
Support long-term development of AMA programming opportunities
Coordinate with producers to ensure seamless execution of the AMA Awards Show
Liaise with MCE regarding collaborative programming and organizational initiatives
Awards and Educational Initiatives
Oversee coordination of the AMA Awards process
Support and oversee Magic University initiatives
Coordinate with instructors, committees, and volunteers as needed
Library and Archive
Work with AMA Librarians to provide support and guidance, ensuring continuity of member access and the integrity of the archive
Steward the future vision of the library, identifying and developing new programming opportunities: member events, exhibits, lectures, or research initiatives
Partner with library staff to expand member engagement with the library and its archives while preserving the reliable, low-friction access members already value
Committee and Volunteer Coordination
Coordinate communication between committees, volunteers, Trustees, and leadership
Provide structure, oversight, timelines, and accountability for committee operations and volunteer participation
Help organize committee initiatives, workflows, and project timelines
Recruit and support volunteers for initiatives and events
Organizational Planning and Oversight
Help oversee initiative timelines, planning, and execution
Collaborate with leadership on future organizational opportunities and member engagement strategies
Coordinate with Trustees and committee leadership on organizational initiatives
Support implementation of organizational goals and performance expectations established by leadership and the Board
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in event production, creative programming, arts administration, or member organizations
Strong organizational and project management skills
Ability to coordinate multiple creative initiatives simultaneously
Strong interpersonal communication and leadership abilities
Strong familiarity with the art, history, and culture of magic
Existing relationships within the magic community
Understanding of performers, productions, lectures, and magic programming
Passion for advancing and supporting the art of magic
Comfortable working collaboratively with volunteers, committees, leadership, and production teams
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Worksite address
los angeles, CA, 90079, US
Who can apply
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