Remote Program & Events Manager, Fellowships & Mentorship

Alliance of Women Directors; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliance of Women Directors (AWD) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the careers of women and gender-expansive directors across film, television, commercials, and emerging media. The Program & Operations Manager will oversee day-to-day management of AWD’s programs, fellowships, and member services, ensuring workshops and events run smoothly and deliver a high-quality member experience.

Reporting to the Executive Director, you will coordinate logistics, manage multiple projects,

Qualifications

• 3+ years nonprofit program management experience.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Experience facilitating meetings, workshops, or programs.
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to AWD’s mission and values.
• Preferred: experience in film/media arts; familiarity with platforms like WordPress, SmarterQueue, MailerLite, Zoom, Google Workspace, Canva.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day administration and implementation of AWD’s year-round programming, including fellowships, mentorship initiatives, workshops, panels, and networking events.
• Coordinate calendars, schedules, meeting logistics, participant communications, and program materials.
• Facilitate virtual and in-person workshops, fellowship meetings, and educational programs, working with the Operations Coordinator to ensure a seamless participant experience.
• Coordinate speakers, mentors, panelists, instructors, and program participants.
• Track program participation, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Support the launch and implementation of new programs developed by the Executive Director and Board of Directors.
• Serve as the primary operational lead for AWD’s fellowship and cohort-based programs.
• Represent AWD professionally and warmly while facilitating programs and serving as a point of contact for members, mentors, speakers, and participants.
• Coordinate logistics for approx. 10 virtual and 4 in-person events each month.

Skills

Program management

Organization

Communication

Meeting facilitation

Independent work

Mission alignment

Tools

WordPress

SmarterQueue

MailerLite

Zoom

Google Workspace

Canva

Job description

Alliance of Women Directors (AWD) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the careers of women and gender-expansive directors across film, television, commercials, and emerging media. The Program & Operations Manager will oversee day-to-day management of AWD’s programs, fellowships, and member services, ensuring workshops and events run smoothly and deliver a high-quality member experience.

Reporting to the Executive Director, you will coordinate logistics, manage multiple projects,