Member Experience Director

Ymcadetroit; Southgate (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free family membership

Flexible scheduling

Family-friendly work environment

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit in Downriver/Southgate, MI is hiring a Member Experience Director. You will lead member services, retention, and program growth to deliver exceptional service and a welcoming environment for all members and guests.

Responsibilities include staff recruitment, training, budgeting, and collaboration with program and marketing teams to support branch goals and community impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent professional experience in business/customer service.
• Self-directed, innovative and creative with strong problem-solving skills.
• Willing to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with a customer-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Oversee recruitment, interviews, hiring, supervision, and evaluation of staff.
• Manage membership sales, renewals, and guest services to drive growth.
• Develop annual membership growth and retention plans with daily/weekly targets.
• Lead Welcome Center operations and staff training for high-quality service.
• Coordinate programs, events, and marketing efforts to maximize enrollment.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Communication

Team training

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Job description

Downriver Family YMCA, 16777 Northline Road, Southgate, Michigan, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 4:00 AM

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the foundation of community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community. Working at the Y, you’ll discover more than just a job—you’ll enjoy a career with the chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you.

BE THE BEST PART OF SOMEONE’S DAY WITH A JOB AT THE Y!

Now Hiring at the Downriver Family YMCA

YMCA Employee Benefits

• FREE Family Membership & Discounted Access to Programs
• Flexible Scheduling
• Family-friendly Work Environment
• Employee Assistance Program & Retirement Plan

General Function

Under the guidance of the Associate Executive Director, the Member Experience Director supports all aspects of a high-quality YMCA user experience. With the “member experience” as the foundation of this role, the Member Experience Director is responsible for planning, coordinating, and administering all membership retention efforts. The Member Experience Director is responsible for ensuring exceptional service and assistance to YMCA members, prospective members, and guests through internal and external strategies. This position heavily focuses on direct member service, program, and membership growth strategies and administrative responsibilities. The Member Experience Director facilitates regular sales and retention training for staff teams to help drive new membership, program participation, and engagement around strategic initiatives. In addition to these responsibilities, the Member Experience Director is charged with the development of member recruitment and satisfaction. This position ensures that an analytical and performance-measurement perspective is integrated fully into the design, implementation, and review of all membership activities.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Oversee the recruitment, interviews, hiring, supervision, and evaluation of a highly motivated and productive membership experience team. Provide support to staff as necessary.

Ensure individual and staff awareness and understanding of YMCA programs and services, policies and procedures, and customer service and sales skills.

Conduct staff meetings and trainings.

Oversee all aspects of membership sales, terminations, and exit interviews.

Oversee retention efforts including welcome letters, welcome phone calls and emails, termination letters, renewal notices, and termination follow-up calls.

Ensure new member onboarding is implemented at the highest level.

Ensure current members feel valued and welcomed.

Develop and implement annual membership growth and retention goals and objectives that include daily, weekly, and monthly plans.

Supervise and manage the department budget.

Implement membership strategies that support recruitment of new members and retention of existing members. Create an inclusive, member-focused culture and model relationship-building skills in all interactions.

Facilitate the high-quality implementation of member onboarding programs and their necessary connection points. Support oversight of retention efforts including welcome letters, welcome phone calls and emails, termination letters, renewal notices, NSF processes, and termination follow-up calls.

Personally leads the member experience by working at the welcome center during prime time and other times as needed or directed by the business needs or association expectations.

Support special events, presentations, seminars, and membership promotions at the Y and in the surrounding community. Be proactive in organizing member engagement functions. Manage events calendar to ensure robust communication and impactful activities.

Promote program enrollment in interactions with existing and potential members. Coordinate program registration, including logistics to support phone, walk-in, and web registration. Coordinate with marketing efforts to maximize enrollments and provide ongoing support to Program Directors.

Oversee the Welcome Center and work closely with the Welcome Center team to train, coach, educate, and support, resulting in both excellent service delivery and a high-quality staff experience.

Ensure proper implementation of and compliance with Welcome Center business procedures, in collaboration with Business Office Manager and other leaders.

Facilitate robust communication and provide leadership to Welcome Center staff regarding all program updates, changes, facility issues, etc.

Work a flexible schedule that may include a rotation of evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.

Play an active role in annual campaign efforts and position the Y as a cause-driven organization.

Participate in the YMCA leadership team to ensure branch strategic priorities are met. Attend staff meetings, and trainings and participate in strategic initiatives.

Education/Experience/Training/Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred or equivalent professional experience in business/customer service required.

Must be a self-directed, innovative, and creative person.

Requires a quality work balance with the ability to expedite projects efficiently is necessary.

Must be available to work a weekly schedule that meets the needs of the YMCA branch, even if this falls outside of “normal” business hours.

Must be available to work early mornings, nights, weekends, and/or holidays with a minimum of one evening, one early morning, and one weekend per month.

Abilities & Skills

Must have the ability to relate to a wide variety of individuals and have a can-do, proactive attitude with a willingness to help wherever needed.

Must possess the ability to follow through on requests, meet deadlines, manage multiple priorities, and provide the highest level of customer service.

Must possess the ability to work calmly and effectively in difficult situations.

Must have a mix of relationship-building skills with technical knowledge.

Must have strong computer skills and an aptitude to learn new technology. Exceptional phone and interpersonal skills are necessary for success.

Strong writing and verbal communication skills along with conceptual planning are required.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit (“YMCA”) is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to be an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. The YMCA does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring or other terms or conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sex, age, religion, national origin, genetic information, ethnicity, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, military status or application or any other basis protected by state, federal or other applicable law.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of children in our programs. We hold all staff, regardless of position, to the highest possible standards. We require all staff to be screened regularly and sign a code of conduct. All staff will be monitored when interacting with
program participants. We take any inappropriate interactions between program
participants and with staff very seriously and will fully cooperate with authorities in any case of abuse.

Downriver Family YMCA, 16777 Northline Road, Southgate, Michigan, United States of America