Chief Membership & Engagement Officer

Civiccommittee; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

The Civic Committee / Commercial Club of Chicago seeks a Vice President, Membership & Events in Chicago. This senior role leads membership engagement, event programming, and strategic outreach, reporting to the Executive Vice President. You will shape the member experience, drive partnerships, and steward key stakeholders across the region.

You will oversee CRM systems, budgets, and staff, ensuring high-impact events and programs aligned with organizational goals, values, and growth strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• Experience in membership or stakeholder leadership.
• Salesforce experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes membership and events strategy aligned with organizational goals.
• Oversees CRM systems, reporting, and data-driven insights.
• Leads staff, budgeting, and vendor management for events and programs.
• Partners with leadership to ensure a high-quality member experience.

Skills

CRM management

Event planning

Project management

Stakeholder leadership

Communication

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree required

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

The Civic Committee / Commercial Club of Chicago seeks a Vice President, Membership & Events in Chicago. This senior role leads membership engagement, event programming, and strategic outreach, reporting to the Executive Vice President. You will shape the member experience, drive partnerships, and steward key stakeholders across the region.

You will oversee CRM systems, budgets, and staff, ensuring high-impact events and programs aligned with organizational goals, values, and growth strategies.