Position: Membership Coordinator
Classification: Part-Time Ongoing Employee Position
Compensation: Salary $8320/year paid monthly ($20/hour, avg 8 hours/week)

About AAWAA

The mission of the Asian American Women Artists Association (AAWAA) is to advance the visibility and recognition of Asian American women in the arts. Through exhibitions, publications, public programs and an informative website, AAWAA is an accessible resource and portal for educators, academics, researchers, arts and social justice communities and the general public.

Based in San Francisco, AAWAA has consistently promoted both local and national efforts to achieve its mission, defining and redefining the contributions of Asian American women artists since its founding in 1989 by noted regional artists Betty Kano and Flo Oy Wong along with Mills College professor Moira Roth and artist Bernice Bing. Established as a 501(c)3 nonprofit in 2007, AAWAA has evolved from a close-knit community organization into a respected producer of consistent high-quality multidisciplinary art exhibitions, community art projects, publications, and programming reaching diverse local and national audiences.

About the Position

The Membership Coordinator supports AAWAA by engaging and providing excellent customer service to existing and renewing members, along with recruiting new Artist, Affiliate and Supporter members. This position works in a collaborative team environment with AAWAA’s Managing Director and Programs & Communications Manager, along with AAWAA volunteers. The position calls for someone who is interested in building relationships and uplifting the work of Asian American women artists, art professionals and art supporters. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, creative problem solver with the ability to juggle multiple tasks and priorities and has an avid interest in community building and arts organizing. We are seeking an individual who is motivated and passionate about supporting the ongoing growth and development of AAWAA’s membership.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Engage, update and communicate news, opportunities and resources with members

• Manage and maintain membership platform and accounts via Webflow and Memberstack 

• Develop prospect list and recruiting strategies to increase membership

• Communicate membership benefits with new and prospective members

• Manage enrollment and on-going support by addressing questions in-person, via email or phone

• Maintain and update member information, payments, and renewal dates in Memberstack and Stripe databases

• Review membership renewal dates, send reminders, and secure renewals

• Strategize, create and execute marketing plans for annual Membership Drive, programs and events including print and digital media

• Use analytics reporting to determine effectiveness of marketing efforts and recommend improvements

• Be available to present membership at AAWAA programs and events

• Be available to report goals and progress to staff and any other presentations as needed

Requirements & Qualifications

• Preferred candidate would have 2+ years experience in mid-level arts administration, customer service, programming, event management, development and/or nonprofit management.

• Experience with Asian American organizations and/or community arts highly desired

• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse populations.

• Commitment to racial and cultural equity

• Open to building, engaging and maintaining relationships with artists and community members

• Exceptional written and verbal communications skills

• Experience in data entry, analysis and reporting 

• Proficiency with online productivity tools (i.e. Google Drive, AirTable, etc.)

• Proficiency with CRM and web-based integration tools (i.e. Squarespace, WebFlow, Memberstack, Stripe, Zapier, Salesforce)

• Expertise with computer programs such as Word, Excel, and Powerpoint

• Flexibility in schedule as required - including weekends/evenings - for programs and events

To be considered for this position, email your resume and cover letter to info@aawaa.net by May 10, 2022. Include the position title, “Membership Coordinator”, in the Subject Line.

AAWAA is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and parenting status), disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or genetic information. Self-identified women of Asian or Asian American and Pacific Islander descent are strongly encouraged to apply.