Introduction
The Alliance for Peacebuilding (AfP) is seeking a dynamic Senior Manager, Membership & Operations to lead engagement with our global network of 140+ organizations working in 181 countries to end conflict, reduce violence, and build sustain peace. Our members include some of the world’s largest development organizations, most innovative academic institutions, and most influential humanitarian and faith-based groups. Named as the “number one influencer and change agent” among peacebuilding institutions worldwide, we build coalitions in critical areas of strategy and policy, develop an adaptive and rigorous evaluative culture, and build powerful partnerships and network to elevate the entire peacebuilding field. As the leading field builder, we tackle issues too large for any one organization to address alone.

Role summary
The Senior Manager, Membership & Operations is the linchpin of AfP’s vibrant and rapidly growing global network supporting membership, operations, and AfP’s flagship annual conference, PeaceCon. The Senior Manager will work closely with AfP’s small staff as a critical leader in developing and advancing AfP’s strong membership network. This position is well suited for a dynamic, high energy, and highly productive professional. Ideal candidates should be intellectually curious with strong analytical and communication skills.

Key responsibilities
Membership Responsibilities (50%): The Senior Manager is responsible for engagement and communication with AfP’s 140+ organizational and 300+ individual members, catalyzing relationships, organizing events, and devising strategies for innovation, inclusion, growth, and new membership development.
Operations Responsibilities (25%): The Senior Manager is also AfP’s operational lead, overseeing office administration, managing a part time Administrative Coordinator, and supporting engagement with the Board of Directors.
Annual Conference Responsibilities (25%): The Senior Manager also oversees AfP’s PeaceCon, the largest annual peacebuilding conference in the U.S., working to expand professional networks, develop shared learning, and amplify our members’ work within the peacebuilding field and with donors and policymakers. The Senior Manager is responsible for managing the PeaceCon Associate, securing sponsorships, and developing the agenda for a robust, three-day program. The Senior Manager reports to the AfP’s Acting President and CEO.

Required Skills and Experience

At least 5-7 years’ work experience in nonprofit operations, membership, event management, communications, and/or administration;

Exceptional organizational skills, problem solving ability, and strong attention to detail;

Demonstrated ability to provide quality customer service and to lead and balance work with a variety of stakeholders;

Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and deadlines with limited supervision in a fast-paced environment and remain calm under pressure;

Highly organized and detail-oriented, flexible and collaborative;

Excellent written and oral communication skills, and positive, can-do attitude;

Excellent leadership and judgment, with the ability to learn from constructive feedback;

Demonstrated Business Development skills, including the ability to seek opportunities and engage with new stakeholders;

Familiarity with membership management software, CRMs, and databases;

Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office, including MS Word, Excel, PPT, and Outlook, and Squarespace a positive;

Personal qualities of integrity, credibility and a commitment to AfP’s mission; and

Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree in relevant field preferred.

Desirable Skills and Experience:

Experience in fundraising, sales, or corporate sponsorships;

Experience writing partnership and similar proposals (i.e. joint-event proposals);

Strong network within international development community a plus;

International experience; and

Passion for organizing large-scale events and network building.

Job Location
Full-time in Washington, DC (walking distance to DuPont Metro)

Application Process
Please send a cover letter, resume, salary requirements and list of three references to humanresources@allianceforpeacebuilding.org, ATTN: Senior Manager, Membership & Operations. Each attachment should be labeled "Last name, First name – [Document type].” Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. We are looking to fill this position as early as July 2021 and encourage well-qualified candidates to apply at the earliest opportunity.

Only applicants meeting the required qualifications for the position will be considered and only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The Alliance for Peacebuilding is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes resumes from all qualified applicants, particularly women and minorities. All applicants must be eligible to work in the United States, as the Alliance for Peacebuilding does not sponsor work visas. The Alliance for Peacebuilding does not discriminate based on gender, ethnicity, race, or disability.

As peacebuilders committed to social justice, we believe that drivers of violent conflict disproportionately hurt the most marginalized people in society — including people of color, people from lower income backgrounds, women and LGBTQ people. We believe that these communities must be centered in the work we do. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Alliance for Peacebuilding (AfP) is an EEO Employer
As an equal opportunity employer, AfP recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, color, age, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, political affiliations or belief, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact humanresources@allianceforpeacebuilding.org for assistance. We welcome the opportunity to discuss accommodation of your disability and ensure fairness in our hiring process.

Only those applicants who meet required qualifications will be considered. Those selected for further discussions will be contacted. Interviews will be scheduled by appointment only; no phone calls please.

Job Email id: humanresources(at)allianceforpeacebuilding.org