Specialist, Membership, Impact and Industry

Specialist, Membership, Impact and Industry

Department: Member Relations & Awards
Reports to: Manager, Membership, Impact & Industry
Job Type: Full-time - Regular
Job Classification: Hourly (Non-exempt)
Workplace Location: Los Angeles – 8949 Wilshire (Hybrid)
Compensation: $24.50 - $25.50 per hour

Summary/Objective:
The Specialist, Membership, Impact and Industry will be responsible for all administrative tasks to support the day-to-day operations of the Academy’s Membership Affinity Group program as well as various branch executive committee meetings.

We are seeking an organized, detail-oriented, proactive, passionate, and efficient individual who can anticipate needs, work cooperatively, and act with discretion. They will need to work closely with different departments across the Academy as well as liaise professionally with industry and community partners.

The role also requires experience with CRM and Airtable for data management, strong communication and people skills, excellent organization and time management, and the ability to manage multiple projects at once.

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Manage various Affinity Group and branch inboxes to ensure that all inquiries are responded to in a timely and accurate manner.
• Compile, document and organize all necessary awards submission and new membership materials to support branch executive committee meetings.
• Track membership opt-ins for Affinity Groups and build lists for email distribution by group.
• Organize event calendar and handle RSVPs for all necessary virtual and in-person meetings.
• Document member engagement across all branch and Affinity Group initiatives to measure growth against quarterly goals.
• Research key trends across global film industry to identify growth areas for member engagement and outreach.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

Required Competencies:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required
• 1-3 years of professional experience in the entertainment industry
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar)
• Experience with Airtable or similar relational database
• Ability to work discreetly and professionally with high-level executives, talent, Board of Governors, Academy members, and the public
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive member information with discretion
• Self-motivated with ability to coordinate projects, deadlines, and priorities independently and collaboratively
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Commitment to diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion (DEAI)
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends
• Ability to commute to 8949 Wilshire, Los Angeles for on-site days

Preferred Qualifications:

• A Bachelors Degree in arts, film media or related field.
• High-level knowledge of key film industry players and trends.
• Experience working with multicultural communities on inclusion initiatives.

Required Vaccination : Full vaccination against COVID-19 is required, including any booster vaccinations as applicable. Exception: Medical and religious accommodations are approved by the Office of People & Culture.

Hybrid Requirement:  All Academy positions require a minimum of 2 days per week of in-person work at an Academy Location.  Exceptions: Positions requiring daily in-person presence (ex., Front-line staff, staff who need to deal with materials on-site, etc.) and medical and religious accommodations approved by the Office of People & Culture.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 15 days of PTO, plus company-paid holidays.
• Additional time off, including summer hours, winter hours, and a cultural floating holiday.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid parental leave.
• 401k retirement plan with a company match
• Clean Air Commuter Program
• Employee Assistance Program through CompPsych Guidance Resources.
• Wellness benefits through Cigna Healthcare.
• Free access to 16,000+ online courses through LinkedIn Learning
• Free Academy membership screenings
• Free tickets and screenings at the Academy Museum
• Employee discounts through LifeMart and Working Advantage

Also searching for: Membership Coordinator | Membership Specialist | Affinity Group Coordinator | Branch Coordinator | Member Engagement Specialist | Industry Relations Coordinator | Membership Administrator | Membership Associate

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