Member Engagement Specialist - Weekend

Decatur Family YMCA; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

The YMCA in Decatur, IL is seeking a Part-Time Member Engagement Specialist for weekend shifts. You will greet members, handle check-in and receipts, and provide information on programs and fees. You will also promote memberships and contribute to a welcoming atmosphere for all guests.

The role emphasizes strong customer service, attention to detail, and ability to relate to diverse community members. Weekend hours include Friday evenings and weekend daytime slots.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1 year of customer service experience.
• Excellent PC skills and typing 35 wpm with 10-key.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to relate to diverse groups of people.
• Weekend availability required.

Responsibilities

• Greet members and guests.
• Support a customer-friendly Membership operation (check-in, receipts, access control).
• Become knowledgeable about YMCA programs, fees, and policies.
• Serve as a YMCA membership sales representative.
• Maintain a positive, organized work environment.
• Assist with clerical tasks such as mailings and calls.
• Follow YMCA policies to support the mission.
• Explain the YMCA's mission, values, and benefits.
• Encourage contributions to the annual campaign.
• Ensure accurate cash handling and balances.
• Attend scheduled staff meetings.
• Be approachable and ready to help members.
• Follow dress code for the position.

Skills

Customer service

PC skills

Typing 35 wpm

Detail oriented

People skills

Weekend availability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

# Member Engagement Specialist - WeekendDecatur, IL 62526## OverviewSalary Range$15.00 - $15.00 HourlyPosition TypePart Time## Description**POSITION SUMMARY:**This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. To build relationships with people: members, staff, volunteers, donors, and community leaders. To teach and model the four values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. Perform essential functions and area specific duties as required. * Friday: 4 PM - 8 PM* Saturday: Hours will range between 6:30 AM – 4:00 PM* Sunday: 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM**OUR CULTURE:** Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:**1. Greet members and guests.2. Provide for a customer-friendly, orderly, and efficient Membership operation including check-in, receipting, access control, tours, telephone, and reception functions.3. Become an expert in YMCA and its programs so that accurate and up-to-date information is given on programs, fees, and fee structure.4. Serve as a YMCA membership sales representative, encouraging YMCA membership purchase and use.5. Maintain a positive and organized work environment contributing to a friendly and inviting atmosphere both emotionally and physically.6. Assist in clerical and detail-oriented work such as mailings and phone calls as workflow and work demand allow.7. To work within the established policies and procedures that help the YMCA serve the community and meet its mission.8. Be able to articulate the YMCA’s mission, values, and benefits.9. Ask members to contribute to the annual campaign.10. Accountable for happy, satisfied, and welcome members and guests.11. Accountable for accurate cash outs.12. Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings.13. Be open, friendly, and approachable to members. Frequently ask if there is any way you can help.14. Follow the staff dress code for position.## Qualifications**QUALIFICATIONS:**1. High School or equivalent degree required2. 1 Year Customer Service Experience required3. Excellent personal computer skills4. Proper keyboarding technique with a minimum of 35 words per minute with 10-key experience5. Highly attentive to detail6. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.7. Weekend Availability**WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:*** The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device.* The employee frequently is required to sit and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment.* The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.* Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.* The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.