Programs and Member Experiences Manager

Job Description

Job Description

The Programs and Member Experiences Manager oversees member-facing initiatives, creative programming, and projects that support the Academy’s mission to advance and celebrate the art of magic.

This role is responsible for helping shape the member experience through events, educational initiatives, creative development, committee coordination, and organizational programming. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of magic culture, performance, and the broader magic community, and is passionate about helping foster meaningful experiences for both members and audiences.

The position will work closely with Academy leadership, committees, volunteers, Trustees, and MCE to support organizational initiatives and ensure alignment across programming and member engagement efforts.

Primary Responsibilities:

Programming and Events

• Oversee and coordinate member events and special programming, working closely with MCE
• Develop and support new magic initiatives and member experiences
• Assist in planning and execution of Academy programs and creative projects, working closely with MCE
• Support long-term development of AMA programming opportunities
• Coordinate with producers to ensure seamless execution of the AMA Awards Show
• Liaise with MCE regarding collaborative programming and organizational initiatives

Awards and Educational Initiatives

• Oversee coordination of the AMA Awards process
• Support and oversee Magic University initiatives
• Coordinate with instructors, committees, and volunteers as needed

Library and Archive

• Work with AMA Librarians to provide support and guidance, ensuring continuity of member access and the integrity of the archive
• Steward the future vision of the library, identifying and developing new programming opportunities: member events, exhibits, lectures, or research initiatives
• Partner with library staff to expand member engagement with the library and its archives while preserving the reliable, low-friction access members already value

Committee and Volunteer Coordination

• Coordinate communication between committees, volunteers, Trustees, and leadership
• Provide structure, oversight, timelines, and accountability for committee operations and volunteer participation
• Help organize committee initiatives, workflows, and project timelines
• Recruit and support volunteers for initiatives and events

Organizational Planning and Oversight

• Help oversee initiative timelines, planning, and execution
• Collaborate with leadership on future organizational opportunities and member engagement strategies
• Coordinate with Trustees and committee leadership on organizational initiatives
• Support implementation of organizational goals and performance expectations established by leadership and the Board

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in event production, creative programming, arts administration, or member organizations
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Ability to coordinate multiple creative initiatives simultaneously
• Strong interpersonal communication and leadership abilities
• Strong familiarity with the art, history, and culture of magic
• Existing relationships within the magic community
• Understanding of performers, productions, lectures, and magic programming
• Passion for advancing and supporting the art of magic
• Comfortable working collaboratively with volunteers, committees, leadership, and production teams