Membership Director
Wakeman Boys & Girls Club · Bridgeport, CT · 1 wk ago
OTHR$45k–$50k/yrFull-time
PRIMARY FUNCTION
Under the supervision of the Unit Director, the Membership Director will oversee the day-to-day operations and personnel of the Front Desk as part of an overall strategy to retain and grow Clubhouse membership.
KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities)
- Implements membership strategies that support recruitment of new members and retention of existing members.
- Creates a member-focused culture and models relationship-building skills in all interactions.
- Fosters a climate of innovation and resolves problems to ensure member satisfaction.
- Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs staff and volunteers as needed.
- Reviews and evaluates staff performance.
- Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
- Provides exceptional members service at the front desk, performing all duties required of the rest of the team, approximately 40 hour work week.
- Works with the Database Administrator, providing and maintaining systems for accurate data entry and timely submission of program registration and membership paperwork, statistics, data and reports.
- Works with the Director of Community Engagement, supporting social media and marketing efforts for the clubhouse and organization.
- Serves as the primary point person for general Membership & Program inquires, registration & member feedback.
- Promotes program and membership enrollment in interactions with existing and potential members.
- Collaborates with Program Directors on program specifics and registration details.
- Plans and executes membership campaigns to maximize enrollments.
- Develops and manages department budget to meet fiscal objectives.
- Develops and meets membership goals and takes appropriate action to correct variances.
- Ensures proper implementation of Front Desk procedures and risk management guidelines.
- Reviews and updates desk procedures and communicates changes to staff.
- Coordinates with the Database Manager and CFO as necessary on financial transactions.
- Organizes membership events and represents the Club at community events to promote WBGC.
- Manages payroll related transactions and monitors for accuracy and completeness.
- Affords assistance in Club fundraising activities and special events.
- Actively participates in staff meetings and/or related trainings.
- Plans, implements and supervises occasional youth programs and facility activities.
RELATIONSHIPS
- Internal: Maintain close, daily contact with Club staff (professional and volunteer), Club members, and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain or interpret guidelines/instructions; instruct, and advise/counsel.
- External: Maintain contact as needed with external community groups, schools, member's parents and other to assist in resolving problems.
Skills/Knowledge Required
- Bilingual Spanish speaking strongly preferred
- A degree in communications, business management or recreation management or comparable experience in customer service and sales
- Non-profit experience as a staff member or volunteer is also preferred
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Multitasking in a distracting, active youth-oriented environment
- Cultural competency
- Group leadership skills, including an understanding of group dynamics
- Demonstrated organizational, staff and project management abilities
- Basic accounting/database knowledge
- Knowledge of Adobe & other marketing software applications
- Customer service experience
- CPR/AED/First Aid certified
- Driver's license with the availability to obtain a public passenger endorsement and CDL preferred
Salary Range
$45,000-$50,000 plus benefits.