Membership Manager, Rachel's Network (DC)
Rachel's Network, a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization, is hiring a membership manager to support its efforts to promote women as impassioned leaders and agents of change dedicated to the stewardship of the earth. The membership manager will help advance the Network's mission in the areas of membership development, communications, and educational programs. Specific responsibilities include:
Membership Development & Cultivation (30%)
1. Work closely with RN president on all membership-related activities for recruitment of prospective members, orientation of new members, and cultivation and retention of current members.
2. Track potential members throughout the process, including researching referrals, distributing materials, and managing solicitation schedule and follow-up.
3. Manage all new member orientation and cultivation.
4. Track member activities for publication in newsletters and facilitation of the board placement program.
5. Manage database of members and prospects. Maintain accurate membership contact information, produce mailing materials and letters, and design accompanying documents.
6. Handle special correspondence related to cultivation of members.
7. Provide general support to membership.
Event Planning / Educational & Leadership Programs (30%)
1. Produce and manage annual calendar of educational and networking programs.
2. Plan and coordinate aspects of two annual membership meetings to include inviting and scheduling speakers and panelists, managing catering contracts, designing and disseminating invitations, handling RSVPs, and producing and compiling meeting and printed materials.
3. Manage board placement program, which places RN members on boards of local, regional, and national organizations.
4. Plan and coordinate Speaker Series and regional networking events held throughout the year in various cities. Secure guest speakers and venues, and manage event logistics. Disseminate invitations, handle RSVPs, and coordinate follow-up.
5. Produce acknowledgments to speakers and members, and generate correspondence related to various events.
Communications / Marketing (30%)
1. Produce membership newsletters, including drafting content, editing articles, designing layout, making final editorial decisions, and coordinating printing and distribution.
2. Compile and disseminate member communications including a weekly listserv, monthly e-newsletter, and bimonthly events listing.
3. Coordinate Network website including producing, editing, and maintaining visual and written content. With a technical consultant, keep information up-to-date for membership and public use.
General Administration (10%)
1. Work with staff to coordinate board meetings and materials.
2. Perform general administrative support, and share light office duties with fellow staff members.
The successful candidate will possess superior organizational skills, be able to work independently in a small but busy environment, and focus on multiple projects at once with an eye to detail. All applicants must be available for an in-person interview.
An ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:
* At least two years of professional experience with membership development/fundraising and event planning.
* Graphic design skills and visual creativity.
* Strong demonstrated written and oral communication skills.
Exceptional time management skills to meet deadlines.
* Well-organized, extremely accurate, and detail-oriented.
* Ability to work collaboratively as team member in a small office atmosphere with initiative, self-motivation, and flexibility.
* A sense of humor balanced with an eager and committed work ethic.
* Proficiency in MS Office Suite. Basic knowledge of design and database software a plus.
* Knowledge and understanding of nonprofit, environmental, philanthropy, and women's issues.
Salary starting in the high 30s - commensurate with experience.
How to Apply:
Please email a personalized cover letter explaining why you're interested in the position, resume, and writing sample (not to exceed 2 pages) to info(at)rachelsnetwork.org.
No phone calls please.
Membership Development & Cultivation (30%)
1. Work closely with RN president on all membership-related activities for recruitment of prospective members, orientation of new members, and cultivation and retention of current members.
2. Track potential members throughout the process, including researching referrals, distributing materials, and managing solicitation schedule and follow-up.
3. Manage all new member orientation and cultivation.
4. Track member activities for publication in newsletters and facilitation of the board placement program.
5. Manage database of members and prospects. Maintain accurate membership contact information, produce mailing materials and letters, and design accompanying documents.
6. Handle special correspondence related to cultivation of members.
7. Provide general support to membership.
Event Planning / Educational & Leadership Programs (30%)
1. Produce and manage annual calendar of educational and networking programs.
2. Plan and coordinate aspects of two annual membership meetings to include inviting and scheduling speakers and panelists, managing catering contracts, designing and disseminating invitations, handling RSVPs, and producing and compiling meeting and printed materials.
3. Manage board placement program, which places RN members on boards of local, regional, and national organizations.
4. Plan and coordinate Speaker Series and regional networking events held throughout the year in various cities. Secure guest speakers and venues, and manage event logistics. Disseminate invitations, handle RSVPs, and coordinate follow-up.
5. Produce acknowledgments to speakers and members, and generate correspondence related to various events.
Communications / Marketing (30%)
1. Produce membership newsletters, including drafting content, editing articles, designing layout, making final editorial decisions, and coordinating printing and distribution.
2. Compile and disseminate member communications including a weekly listserv, monthly e-newsletter, and bimonthly events listing.
3. Coordinate Network website including producing, editing, and maintaining visual and written content. With a technical consultant, keep information up-to-date for membership and public use.
General Administration (10%)
1. Work with staff to coordinate board meetings and materials.
2. Perform general administrative support, and share light office duties with fellow staff members.
The successful candidate will possess superior organizational skills, be able to work independently in a small but busy environment, and focus on multiple projects at once with an eye to detail. All applicants must be available for an in-person interview.
An ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:
* At least two years of professional experience with membership development/fundraising and event planning.
* Graphic design skills and visual creativity.
* Strong demonstrated written and oral communication skills.
Exceptional time management skills to meet deadlines.
* Well-organized, extremely accurate, and detail-oriented.
* Ability to work collaboratively as team member in a small office atmosphere with initiative, self-motivation, and flexibility.
* A sense of humor balanced with an eager and committed work ethic.
* Proficiency in MS Office Suite. Basic knowledge of design and database software a plus.
* Knowledge and understanding of nonprofit, environmental, philanthropy, and women's issues.
Salary starting in the high 30s - commensurate with experience.
How to Apply:
Please email a personalized cover letter explaining why you're interested in the position, resume, and writing sample (not to exceed 2 pages) to info(at)rachelsnetwork.org.
No phone calls please.
