ABOUT THE LUCAS MUSEUM OF NARRATIVE ART
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art believes in the power of illustrated stories to connect us. With a growing collection that encompasses artworks from across cultures, places, times, and mediums, including paintings, sculptures, murals, photography, comic art, book and magazine illustrations, and the arts of filmmaking, the museum will explore narrative art’s potential to prompt questions, invite opinions, inspire community, and move people to think about the impact of images on our world.
Co-founded by George Lucas and Mellody Hobson, the Lucas Museum was designed by renowned architect Ma Yansong of MAD Architects with Stantec as executive architect and is under construction in Los Angeles’s Exposition Park. An 11-acre campus with extensive new green space designed by Studio-MLA will embrace the museum’s 300,000-square-foot building, which will feature expansive galleries, two state-of-the-art theaters, and dedicated spaces for learning and engagement, dining, retail, and events.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Manager, Membership Growth will support the launch of the Lucas Museum’s inaugural membership program—overseeing the strategic planning and execution of membership acquisition and engagement initiatives. This position reports directly to the Director of Membership and Development Operations.
The primary objectives for this role are to (1) acquire new members (local and national/international), (2) maximize member engagement through communications and events, and (3) ensure a best-in-class member experience to support the department’s membership revenue and retention goals. The Manager, Membership Growth will be responsible for meticulously managing all membership campaigns across multiple channels, including direct mail, email, paid social, and onsite.
Candidates must be comfortable operating in a fast-paced, start-up environment. This role requires an action-oriented and highly adaptable leader who can make plans and decisions based on available information and iterate as new insights emerge—without losing momentum.
The position will supervise and mentor the Coordinator, Membership Experience (to be hired in 2026). Works closely with Development, Marketing, Special Events, Visitor Experience, Digital, Design, and Retail.