Programs & Engagement Manager

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Requires Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent life experience
• Demonstrated management…