Associate Director, Membership

POSITION SUMMARY The Associate Director, Membership is responsible for growing and managing OMCA’s membership program ($75 - $1,499 levels). The Associate Director, Membership will develop strategies to increase revenue through acquisition and strong member retention, enhancing the program to deepen members’ connection to the museum, and emphasizing the philanthropic impact of their gift. The position will track and report on membership revenue, manage the annual membership budget, and manage the Membership Coordinator. The Associate Director, Membership will work collaboratively across the museum to identify opportunities for members to find deep and meaningful connections to OMCA. Ideal candidates will embrace new digital marketing trends and demonstrate enthusiasm for innovations in the field of museum membership. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe following reflects OMCA’s definition of essential functions for this position, but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. OMCA may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. INSTITUTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIESDemonstrate passion and enthusiasm for the work of OMCA, a multi-disciplinary museum with an unparalleled collection of California art, history, and natural science; an institution that is deeply rooted in community and proudly serves as a civic anchor for Oakland and the Bay AreaSupport the Museum’s mission, values, vision, and commitment to building trust, understanding, and connection among people and groups in our communityContribute to and support the OMCA strategic plan, annual priorities, and institutional initiativesContribute to a positive organizational culture based on mutual respect, a spirit of collegiality, cooperation, and openness to many perspectivesAll positions will have core functional responsibilities, cross functional team activation and learning and development as a core function of each role. POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESDesign and implement membership renewal campaigns, and explore opportunities for automations in the membership engagement and renewal cycleDesign and implement acquisition campaigns to obtain new members using direct mail, onsite, and online solicitationsPlan and execute Annual Fund campaignsLeverage data to analyze successes and iterate in future campaignsPartner with the Visitor Experience and Marketing teams to maximize the membership opportunity to those onsite and through social media and other marketing channelsOversee OMCA’s Member engagement journey, including marketing, communications, onsite events and other member activationsDevelop Member communications and collateral for print, onsite, and online distribution including appeals, web copy, brochures, forms, and eNewsIn coordination with the Development Events staff, supervise member events and openingsCoach and manage the Membership Coordinator who supports customer service, email marketing, renewal cycles, fulfillment, and execution of member eventsCreate and manage the annual budget for OMCA’s membership program, including detailed revenue projections and expenses that can be articulated as part of larger strategiesCreate and support systems and procedures to ensure accurate data entry and reporting for Membership and the Annual FundManage and cultivate relationships with OMCA colleagues, outside consultants, and vendors for design, printing, production, mail services, list exchange, and e-commerceBuild and cultivate relationships with other arts and cultural organizations to develop reciprocity and marketing collaborationsLead initiatives as a project manager, with the ability to see larger strategies while also managing numerous detailsAct as a collaborative leader helping OMCA identify and implement earned revenue opportunities, understand and use data effectively, and embrace our vision for a thriving museum EXPERIENCE5+ years of related experience including at least one year of supervisory/lead experienceWorking knowledge of document, spreadsheet, slides, and project management software required; Google Suite and Asana preferredRelational database (CRM) experience required; Tessitura preferredFamiliarity with data management best practicesExperience with membership programs and nonprofit fundraisingExperience running email marketing campaigns, ideally for membership or fundraisingDemonstrated ability to mentor, coach and motivate teams of both direct reports and colleagues across the organizationExceptional communication skills and experience with general public, donor groups, press, external and internal stakeholdersEnglish language proficiency in both spoken and written form; fluency in Mandarin or Spanish a plus WORK ENVIRONMENTThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The environment may include:Museum environment involves both indoor and outdoor working conditionsAbility to travel between OMCA locations, and other travel as required by position responsibilitiesAbility to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends