MANAGER, MEMBER ENGAGEMENT

Institute for Portfolio Alternatives (IPA)

Remote Work

Do you excel at keeping projects moving, bringing people together, and making sure details don’t fall through the cracks? Are you organized, proactive, and confident working with senior professionals while letting the subject matter experts take the lead? If so, we may have the perfect role for you.

As Manager, Member Engagement, you’ll play a key role in strengthening connections and fostering collaboration across IPA’s member community. A primary focus will be supporting IPA’s member committees, groups of industry leaders who meet to discuss issues, exchange ideas, and advance initiatives for the alternative investments industry. You’ll also help drive other member-focused programs, including working groups, webinars, and engagement activities at IPA events.

While this role does not require industry expertise, it does require strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work closely with committee chairs, members, and association leadership to keep discussions and initiatives on track.

The association is based in Washington, D.C., but the position is fully remote/home-based. Candidates will be considered from within and outside the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. The role requires occasional travel for conferences or in-person meetings.

We are a small, committed, and highly collaborative team where adaptability and teamwork are essential.

Major Responsibilities:

• Coordinate all aspects of IPA member committees, including scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, sending invitations, and managing follow-up.
• Partner with committee chairs to plan topics, set priorities, and prepare background materials.
• Capture and track key takeaways, decisions, and action items from meetings to ensure progress.
• Serve as the main point of contact for committee members, responding promptly and professionally to questions and requests.
• Manage additional member-focused programs such as working groups, webinars, and special projects.
• Support member engagement activities at IPA events, including roundtables, networking sessions, and program briefings.
• Maintain accurate member records, rosters, and program resources.
• Collaborate with IPA leadership and staff to align committee and program initiatives with the association’s broader strategic priorities.

Reporting Relationships:
Reports to the Head of Operations (or equivalent) and works closely with IPA leadership, committee chairs, and members.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence working with senior-level professionals.
• Proactive problem-solver with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and virtual meeting platforms (Zoom, Teams).
• Experience in a professional association, nonprofit, or corporate environment preferred but not required.
• Experience in the financial services industry a strong plus, but not required.
• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in business administration, finance, communications, or a related field.