National Academician (NA) Affairs Manager

ABOUT THE ACADEMY
Founded in 1825, the National Academy of Design promotes art and architecture in America. As the leading honorary society for visual artists and architects in the United States, we advocate for the arts as a tool for education, celebrate the role of artists and architects in public life, and serve as a catalyst for cultural conversations that propel society forward. As it looks ahead to its 200th anniversary in 2025, the National Academy of Design is at an especially exciting moment of reinvention and possibility. In fall 2023, the National Academy opened a new 7800-sf exhibition space in Chelsea that reaffirms the Academy’s commitment to the artists and architects who are at the core of its mission and enable it to present a vibrant schedule of exhibitions and programs that explore critical issues in contemporary art, architecture, and culture.

ABOUT THE POSITION
The National Academy of Design seeks an energetic, thoughtful, and strategic-thinking National Academician (NA) Affairs Manager to join a small, experienced team during an exciting transitional time. This full-time position works closely with the artist and architect membership of National Academicians, overseeing all administrative and operational aspects. Reporting to the Executive Director and Deputy Director, the NA Affairs Manager organizes the nomination and election of new National Academicians, helps plan and implement programs and events for Academicians, serves as the primary point of contact and liaison for members, and works with the Membership Committee to shape new initiatives and projects. Further, the position acts as the project manager for the annual Induction Ceremony honoring newly elected artist and architect members of the Academy, and plans and executes membership meetings throughout the year.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Help administer Academician elections by receiving, organizing, and distributing nominee materials; spearhead voting outreach and monitor vote counts; assist NAs with all nomination and election matters
• Work with the Executive Director, Deputy Director, and others to produce annual new member Induction ceremony and celebration: collect and manage artist materials and videos; liaise with videographers and editors; coordinate print and electronic collateral; oversee event logistics and vendors
• Assist in onboarding of incoming classes of National Academicians
• Serve as primary contact for National Academicians on all membership matters
• Coordinate meetings of the full membership as well as those of the membership committee, including organizing logistics such as A/V and staffing; managing RSVPs; serving as a point person during the meeting; and drafting agendas, meeting minutes, and summaries
• Create and manage a calendar of membership events and meetings
• Manage all print and electronic mailings related to NA Affairs
• Update in real-time NA lists in Salesforce and other software;
• Manage and update calendar online of exhibitions and events of National Academicians
• Serve as administrator and generate content for NA-only Facebook group
• Provide a warm and professional face for the organization and for the membership
• Coordinate other administrative elements of NA activities as needed

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

• 3-5 years of experience in nonprofit programming, arts and cultural organizations, or other related experience
• Exceptional project-management and event coordination skills
• Experience with database management
• Comfortable learning new technologies / applications related to community engagement and voting systems; experience working with Squarespace or other CMS software is helpful
• Creative and responsible use of social media platforms for Academician engagement
• A genuine interest in working with artists and architects, the arts, and membership engagement
• Ability to adapt to an evolving department and organization
• Discretion, tact, and a can-do attitude
• Ability to communicate with the many different constituencies involved with the National Academy, as well as with representatives of comparable professional organizations across the world
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

COMPENSATION
The salary for this position is $65,000. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, vision, and dental insurance with 20% employee contribution; life insurance; 401k with employer match of up to 4%; professional development and training opportunities; 12.5 holidays per year; 17 paid-time-off days for the first year, increasing over the next two years; and access to a large variety of other benefits options including transit, renters' insurance, pet insurance, and many others.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please submit a résumé and 1-page cover letter, combined in one PDF titled “Last Name_NA AFFAIRS MANAGER,” via email to careers@nationalacademy.org. Please include NA Affairs Manager in the subject line. No phone calls please.

HIRING STATEMENT
The National Academy of Design is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage women, veterans, people with disabilities, people of color, and gender nonconforming candidates to apply. The National Academy of Design is an equal opportunity employer and considers all candidates for employment regardless of race, color, sex, age, gender identification, national origin, creed, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or political affiliation.

Please submit a résumé and 1-page cover letter, combined in one PDF titled “Last Name_NA AFFAIRS MANAGER,” via email to careers@nationalacademy.org. Please include NA Affairs Manager in the subject line. No phone calls please.