Member Services Specialist

City of Pearland, TX; Pearland (TX); On-site; USD 62,551,000 - 67,709,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness center access

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The City of Pearland, TX is seeking a dynamic Member Services Specialist to lead and improve day-to-day operations of the Parks and Recreation department. You will manage memberships, registrations, and rentals while delivering friendly, solution-focused service.

Weekend availability may be required as part of the role, with duties spanning reporting, scheduling, and cross-functional teamwork to ensure a safe, welcoming facility and excellent patron experience.

Qualifications

• Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent.
• One or more years of customer service experience, preferably in a supervisory or lead role.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality customer service, membership sales, and program registration in person and over the phone.
• Acts as Manager-on-Duty when assigned, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for escalated customer concerns. Respond, troubleshoot, and support citizen needs professionally and efficiently.
• Identify and elevate inquiry trends to relevant staff for departmental awareness and resolution.
• Process membership cancellations in accordance with City policies and procedures.
• Approve membership and program exceptions when appropriate and document decisions in accordance with City and Department policies.
• Manage third-party membership transactions including sales, reconciliations, and reporting as applicable.
• Track and process Financial Assistance requests, as approved and awarded by department administration.
• Run reports on utilized Financial Assistance and prepare invoices for the Forever Parks Foundation for reimbursement.
• Maintain and update RCN Membership Logs for New City Employees.
• Print and distribute membership key tags for Knapp Activity Center and Pearland RCN.
• Support membership promotions, tours, sales, and retention efforts.
• Coordinate West Pearland Community Center, outdoor pavilion, and small-scale Pearland RCN rentals.
• Ensure rental and programming spaces are set up and ready prior to rentals as defined in rental agreements or programming terms.
• Serve as the primary on-site support during rentals, programs, and events.
• Support promotional booths and outreach events as needed.
• Support frontline staff training, in-services, and ongoing development for Recreation Attendants and Facility Attendants.
• Develop, maintain, and adjust RA staff schedules to ensure adequate facility coverage during all hours of operations, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

The City of Pearland, TX is seeking to hire a Member Services Specialist to lead and improve aspects of the day-to-day operations of our Parks and Recreation department. Are you a dynamic and caring leader? Are you results-oriented? Could you excel in a fast-paced environment? If so, you may be perfect for this position!

The Member Services Specialist earns a competitive salary of $21.83-$23.63 /hour based on qualifications. We also offer access to the city's recreation fitness center and employee assistance program.

Availability to work on weekends may be required.

ABOUT THE CITY OF PEARLAND

Pearland is one of the fastest growing cities in Texas due to affordable housing, outstanding schools, safe neighborhoods, and superb quality of life. Ranked as one of the top ten safest cities in Texas, Pearland residents know their families are safe and secure in the community and surrounding areas. Our close proximity to Houston, just a short 20-minute drive to downtown, allows residents to experience all the city has to offer including professional sports, world-class cultural amenities, and recreation.

Employees of the City of Pearland use multi-directional communication and cross-functional teams to promote a greater understanding of the organization by employees at all levels. We have created a culture of continuous learning that encourages and supports employee development and growth. Our work environment is one where innovation is not only supported but encouraged.

A DAY IN THE LIFE AS A MEMBER SERVICES SPECIALIST

Job Summary

The purpose of this position within the organization is to provide exceptional front-line service at the Pearland Recreation Center & Natatorium that enhances citizen, member, and guest experience. This position ensures accurate and efficient processing of memberships, program registrations, facility rentals, and related transactions while providing clear, friendly, and solution-focused customer service.

Essential Functions

• Provide high-quality customer service, membership sales, and program registration in person and over the phone.
• Acts as Manager-on-Duty when assigned, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for escalated customer concerns. Respond, troubleshoot, and support citizen needs professionally and efficiently.
• Identify and elevate inquiry trends to relevant staff for departmental awareness and resolution.
• Process membership cancellations in accordance with City policies and procedures.
• Approve membership and program exceptions when appropriate and document decisions in accordance with City and Department policies.
• Manage third-party membership transactions including sales, reconciliations, and reporting as applicable.
• Track and process Financial Assistance requests, as approved and awarded by department administration.
• Run reports on utilized Financial Assistance and prepare invoices for the Forever Parks Foundation for reimbursement.
• Maintain and update RCN Membership Logs for New City Employees.
• Print and distribute membership key tags for Knapp Activity Center and Pearland RCN.
• Support membership promotions, tours, sales, and retention efforts.
• Coordinate West Pearland Community Center, outdoor pavilion, and small-scale Pearland RCN rentals.
• Ensure rental and programming spaces are set up and ready prior to rentals as defined in rental agreements or programming terms.
• Serve as the primary on-site support during rentals, programs, and events.
• Support promotional booths and outreach events as needed.
• Support frontline staff training, in-services, and ongoing development for Recreation Attendants (RAs) and Facility Attendants (FAs).
• Develop, maintain, and adjust RA staff schedules to ensure adequate facility coverage during all hours of operations, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Monitor daily staffing levels and make real-time schedule adjustments to address call-ins, peak usage periods, and operational needs.
• Coordinate coverage changes with Recreation Center Manager and report staffing challenges or trends that may impact service delivery.
• Ensure all RAs and FAs follow established policies, procedures, and customer service standards.
• Report staff behavior concerns, performance needs, or training gaps to the Recreation Center Manager.
• Ensure incident and behavior reports are submitted correctly, accurately, and in a timely manner.
• Maintain and update display boards, binders, and customer-facing information with current and accurate content.
• Ensure consistent communication of policies, schedules, and promotions to staff and patrons.
• Coordinate with the Aquatics team and monitor the Natatorium as needed to support operations and customer service.
• Provide cross-coverage support during peak times or staffing shortages.
• Ensure opening and closing procedures are followed at the Recreation Center & Natatorium.
• Assist with general facility oversight to ensure a safe, welcoming, and well-managed environment.
• Ensure a high standard of customer service is maintained at all times.
• Resolve customer complaints or concerns and/or inform appropriate staff.
• Monitor and manage facility access, memberships, and customer interactions.
• Ensure daily visitation logs are completed on time and accurately.
• Evaluate participant's needs and interest and make recommendations; respond to customer and public inquiries, concerns and complaints.
• Clean and maintain facilities when necessary.
• Develop working relationships, positively influencing and motivating staff.

Additional Duties:

• Prepare for events by assisting in event set-up; participates in event tear down.
• Monitor facility to detect damage to facilities and report damages to appropriate authority.
• Maintain accurate records in accordance with Record Management Policy.
• Assist with implementing new systems, processes or customer service initiatives.
• Provide input on process improvements to enhance efficiency and patron experience.
• Performs related work as assigned.

For detailed information about this position, please review the attached job description.

Requirements

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent.
• One (1) or more years of customer service experience, preferably in a supervisory or lead role.

Special Certifications and Licenses

• Valid Texas Driver's License
• First Aid
• CPR