Programs & Engagement Manager

American Institute of Architects Seattle; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% premium coverage of medical benefits

401k plan with company match

Paid community service hours

Additional paid time off

Job summary

AIA Seattle is seeking a Programs & Engagement Manager to lead program activities, including educational initiatives and events. The selected candidate will engage with members and partners to enhance community impact and ensure organizational goals are met. This full-time role requires strong leadership skills, project management experience, and a commitment to equity and diversity.

The position offers competitive hourly wages, comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, a 401k plan, and generous paid time off. AIA Seattle fosters an inclusive workplace and provides equal employment opportunities.

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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage programs that advance AIA Seattle’s mission.
• Engage members, volunteers, and partners to inform program development.
• Guide annual planning process and orientations for committees.
• Manage hiring, reviews, onboarding, and professional development for direct reports.
• Provide staff leadership and management for steering committees.

Skills

Project management

Event planning

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent life experience

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.