Member Engagement Coordinator

Socket.dev; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Girl Scouts of Central Illinois is seeking a Membership Engagement Coordinator to secure girl and adult volunteer participation and develop community partnerships through cultivation, lead generation, and follow up.

You will design recruitment plans, host events, and build relationships with schools, businesses, educators, faith-based groups and other community stakeholders while maintaining troop information in Salesforce and supporting volunteers as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 5 years of customer service experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings/weekends and travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement plans to reach and maintain membership market share in assigned areas.
• Research school population statistics, market data and membership trends.
• Plan and execute recruitment events in assigned areas with volunteers as needed.
• Cultivate relationships with area businesses, schools, educators, faith-based groups and community stakeholders.
• Maintain troop information and leader lists; update Salesforce data.
• Lead annual membership renewal campaigns and onboard volunteer leaders.
• Respond to inquiries via phone, email, or walk-ins with a positive customer experience.
• Contribute to Salesforce dashboards and support service area teams.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution

Flexibility

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Membership Engagement Coordinator is responsible for securing girl and adult volunteer participation and community partnerships through community cultivation, lead generation, and follow up.

Role of the Department:

The Membership Department is responsible for the recruitment and retention of Girl Scouts and Volunteers.

Remote Work Eligible:

Yes

Supervisor:

No

Travel:

50%+

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and implement a comprehensive plan to reach and maintain the market share goal for membership in assigned areas.
• Research school population statistics, market data, membership trends, and other pertinent information relevant to assigned areas.
• Implement recruiting and retention strategies outlined in the council’s strategic plan, annual marketing plan, and/or other council goals.
• Plan, schedule, and execute recruitment events in assigned areas, attending individually or with assistance from volunteers.
• During peak season; back to school and daisy push, hold recruitment events a minimum of 3 times per week (end).
• Cultivate relationships with area businesses, schools and educators, faith-based institutions, civic organizations, and other community stakeholders to increase awareness and participation.
• Support the delivery of the troop experience in assigned areas until adults are trained and ready to serve as volunteers. In some cases, direct support of troops will be required.
• Maintain troop information and leader lists for new and existing troops; continually updating troop information in Salesforce.
• Establish and grow relationships with area Service Units (SU) by attending SU meetings and events.
• Follow up on new leads and referrals, convert to registered membership, troops, and leaders.
• Collaborate with the Program and Fund Development Departments to assist in volunteer participation growth.
• Lead annual membership renewal campaign in assigned areas.
• Provide volunteer leader onboarding, to include Basic Leader Training and ongoing support and direction.
• Work within Salesforce to manage, support, and track information, interactions, and actions with volunteers, by entering information timely and accurately.
• Manage cases, tasks, and data cleanup as needed, in Salesforce.
• Respond to inquiries via phone, email, walk-in visitors and written communications in an appropriate, prompt, and efficient manner, cultivating a positive customer experience.
• Continually update Salesforce dashboard for review of progress to goals.
• Support service area teams and troops in all product sales activities.
• Performs other duties as required.

EMPLOYER REQUIREMENTS

• Support the mission of Girl Scouting.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Ability to pass a criminal and background check.
• Good character, integrity, adaptability, patience, sense of humor, and enthusiasm.
• Team player with excellent customer service skills.
• Computer experience with proficiency in Microsoft Office Products.
• Ensure diversity and pluralism is embraced and incorporated into the work of the council.
• Be familiar with safety rules and regulations and take reasonable steps to ensure their own healthy and safety, and that of others.
• Interpret and support GSUSA and council policies and standard procedures.
• Uphold the code of conduct as outlined in the Girl Scouts of Central Illinois Employee Handbook.
• Represent the organization professionally and uphold the Girl Scout Promise and Law.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree or 5 years’ experience in a customer service role.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to resolve conflict and maturity of judgement.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings/weekends; occasional overnights is required. Ability to travel as job requires.
• Must have personal vehicle for regular travel throughout the council. Valid Driver’s license and insurance required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
• Walking, standing, bending, stooping, reaching, and moderate lifting.
• Occasional exposure to seasonal weather conditions.