[Hiring] Project Manager @AAAS

Role Description

The Membership and Advancement Operations Project Manager supports Membership initiatives and Advancement operational excellence by ensuring timely and high-quality delivery of membership programs and activities and maintaining effective processes that enhance the member and constituent experience, primarily through the coordination of cross-functional project teams.

The Project Manager reports directly to the Senior Director of Membership and partners closely with the Office of Advancement Directors and Assistant Directors as relevant to support continuous productivity and growth across Membership and Advancement operations.

This role is vital to the implementation of each Institutional Membership/Partnership and other new mechanisms through which to grow our member base.

• Operationalize and improve our engagement-focused membership model.
• Explore and implement new technology solutions to better serve our constituents.
• Improve the overall member experience through new programs, systems, and procedures.

What You’ll Do

Membership Initiative Management

• Facilitate the growth of Institutional Memberships and Partnerships by providing daily project management support from proposal to launch and stewardship of each institutional relationship.
• Work closely with the Senior Manager of Institutional Partnerships, Associate Director of Strategic Partnerships, and Director of Strategic Partnerships under the guidance of the Senior Director of Membership.
• Lead regular planning, check-in, and working meetings with Information Technology, Research and Data Analytics, Membership, and Philanthropy teams.
• Oversee daily activities and tasks for interdisciplinary project teams.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external consultants.
• Identify potential risks or roadblocks and collaborate with the Senior Director of Membership to develop and present solutions.
• Work closely with the IT Program Manager to keep Airtable and Dropbox project tracking documents up to date.

Operations Management

• Manage regular audits of membership communications and tools including emails, websites, and engagement platforms.
• Manage ongoing maintenance of self-service resources in collaboration with the Assistant Director of Member Experience.
• Assist the Senior Director of Membership with project management tasks related to the quality control of membership operations.
• Assist the Senior Manager of Institutional Partnerships with Annual Meeting operations by providing project management support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, project management, communications, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Formal training or certification in project management (e.g., PMP, CAPM, Agile/Scrum) is strongly preferred.
• Experience managing cross-functional projects and coordinating diverse teams.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Commitment to process improvement and operational excellence.
• Ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to anticipate and mitigate risks.
• Familiarity with membership operations, customer experience, or related fields preferred.

Application Process

Submit a resume and cover letter outlining qualifications and interest in the position by April 23, 2026. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. A Recruiter will contact you with next steps if you are selected for an interview.

Location

DC Metro Area is preferred but open to remote workers in select states. If you are not located in or able to work from a state where AAAS has a business presence, you may not be eligible for this position.

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated initial rate of compensation for this position is $70,000 – $73,000 per year. AAAS currently provides the following benefits for this position:

• Paid vacation leave
• Paid sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Health insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Short- and long-term disability

Additional benefits may apply. Any actual offer of employment will be made in the sole discretion of AAAS and will be based on a variety of factors, including years of experience and depth of experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer

AAAS is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.