Program and Operations Manager

PROGRAM & OPERATIONS MANAGER

Location:

Los Angeles (hybrid remote/in person events)

Salary: $70,000 annually

Reports To:

Executive Director

Status:
Full-Time, Exempt

Alliance of Women Directors (AWD) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the careers of women and gender-expansive directors working in film, television, commercials, and emerging media. For nearly 30 years, AWD has provided education, mentorship, community, and career advancement opportunities designed to increase access, opportunity, and representation behind the camera.

Today, AWD serves a growing nationwide community through fellowships, mentorship programs, workshops, networking events, industry partnerships, fiscal sponsorship, and professional development initiatives.

The Program & Operations Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management and execution of AWD’s programs, events, fellowships, and member services. This role ensures that workshops, mentorship initiatives, networking events, and educational programming are delivered smoothly and consistently while providing a high-quality experience for members, speakers, mentors, volunteers, and partners.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive, with experience managing multiple projects simultaneously. They enjoy coordinating logistics, supporting creative communities, and bringing programs to life from prep through execution.

The Program & Operations Manager works closely with the Executive Director, who leads organizational strategy, fundraising, sponsor ships, partnerships, and external relations, and the Operations Coordinator, who supports communications, event administration, and organizational operations. Together, this team ensures the successful delivery of AWD’s programs and services nationwide.

• 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 in partnership 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 approximately 10 virtual and 4 in-person events each month.
• Manage registration, attendee communications, event materials, Zoom administration, and post-event follow-up.
• Support regional committees in producing events and programs across AWD’s growing national community.
• Coordinate volunteers and event support teams.
• Assist with logistics and execution for AWD’s annual conference and other major organizational initiatives.

• As needed, assist membership onboarding, renewals, account updates, and member records.
• As needed, facilitate communication of membership-related issues and ensure timely responses.
• Support community engagement efforts and help foster a welcoming member experience.

• Maintain program records, participant databases, and reporting systems.
• Track program timelines, deadlines, and organizational calendars.
• Assist with fiscal sponsorship administration and tracking as the program continues to expand.
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, volunteers, committee leaders, and program partners as needed.
• Work collaboratively with the Operations Coordinator to support efficient organizational operations.

• 3+ years of experience in nonprofit program management, arts administration, community…