About this opportunity
American Institute of Architects Seattle lists this Programs & Engagement Manager opportunity in seattle, Washington. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Programs & Engagement Manager
AIA Seattle is seeking a Programs & Engagement Manager to lead the programmatic activities of AIA Seattle, a 501(c)(6) professional membership organization. The Programs & Engagement Manager oversees AIA Seattle’s nationally recognized educational programs, our signature design and individual awards events, and committee‑led programming. The position anticipates major issues and ideas shaping design and the built environment, and develops learning and engagement opportunities to prepare our members with the skills and knowledge to create equitable, resilient, and thriving communities.
Goals of the Position
Programs Management (65%)
Develop and manage programs that advance AIA Seattle’s mission, long‑term vision, and organizational priorities
Engage members, volunteers, and partners to inform program development and expand organizational impact
Ensure clear roles, expectations, and guidelines so all program participants can meaningfully engage and contribute to program success
Oversee the delivery of programs and events in alignment with established goals and objectives
Develop and manage program budgets to support financial sustainability, organizational priorities, and responsible stewardship of resources
Evaluate program outcomes and effectiveness of implemented strategies to inform recommendations for future programs
Member Engagement (20%)
Deploy strategies to strengthen member engagement and community impact through committees
Guide annual planning process and orientations for committees to set expectations and ensure alignment with mission and organizational priorities
Implement processes, frameworks, and tools that support effective committee leadership and enable successful committee‑led events and engagement opportunities
Foster strong relationships with members and committee leaders to support a connected and inclusive design community
Review committee spending reports and support committees to ensure responsible stewardship of resources
Evaluate effectiveness of committees and committee‑led programming to inform recommendations for the future
Cross‑Collaboration & Personnel Management (10%)
Exemplify mission, vision, and values and demonstrate high level of leadership
Manage hiring, annual reviews, onboarding, documentation and redundancy planning, and individual professional development for direct reports, as applicable
Collaborate on organization‑wide management of people, policy considerations, professional development, staff care, and team appreciation
Work closely with AIA Seattle program staff on annual planning and support capacity of team
Contribute to and participate in day‑to‑day and long‑term strategy planning
Attend AIA and SDF events and functions as required
Governance & Leadership (5%)
Provide staff leadership and management for steering committees in support of the goals of the position
Partner with chairs to develop goal‑driven agendas and annual plans
Ensure alignment between steering committee work and organizational strategy
Job Skills and Attributes
Exceptional ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects
Courageous collaborator that values success of the collective
Enjoy facilitating the voices of others and leading from behind
Organized and self‑directed strategic thinker with attention to detail
Relationship builder and connecter with excellent interpersonal skills and ability to motivate volunteers and collaborators
Effective communicator with strong presentation, writing, and facilitation skills
Commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion
Excited to further the aligned organizations’ vision for equitable, resilient, thriving communities
Job Qualifications
Requires Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent life experience
Demonstrated management experience in programs development, project management, event planning, volunteer engagement, membership, and/or related
Benefits
This is a full‑time, 40 hours per week position in the range of $31.76‑$38.46 per hour. AIA Seattle contributes 100% of employee premium coverage of medical benefits and life insurance, and employees may enroll in the company dental plan which the company covers at 50% of the premium. Employees are invited to participate in a 401k for which the company matches up to 4% of wages per year. Full‑time employees receive holiday leave which includes nine paid holidays, plus the entire week between December 25th through January 1st. New full‑time employees accrue ten days of additional paid time off over the course of the year, with an additional day for each anniversary of hiring date, and additional sick leave above the requirements of the City of Seattle and State of Washington. Sixteen hours are available for paid employee community service each year, which can be used by team members to give time for their passions and interests. Reimbursement is available for in‑office days and work‑related events for parking expenses.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals.
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Worksite address
seattle, WA, 98127, US
Who can apply
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