Membership Director

Oregonchamber; McMinnville (OR); On-site; USD 58,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

SIMPLE IRA with 3% match

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Bereavement/personal leave

11 paid holidays

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

The McMinnville Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking a proactive, collaborative, and organized Membership Director to drive growth, strengthen relationships with current members, and create meaningful opportunities for local businesses to connect.

This full-time role balances membership growth, retention, and programming, with duties including identifying prospects, conducting outreach, supporting renewals, coordinating events, and engaging members through programs and sponsorships.

Qualifications

• Experience in sales or outreach to prospective members.
• Ability to build relationships with businesses and volunteers.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop prospective Chamber members.
• Conduct outreach and business visits to potential members.
• Meet with prospects to understand needs and communicate value of membership.
• Support renewals and help members utilize Chamber benefits.
• Coordinate member engagement programs and events.
• Represent the Chamber at community events and partnerships.

Skills

Sales experience

Relationship building

Communication

Organization

Proactive mindset

Job description

The McMinnville Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking a proactive, collaborative, and organized professional to serve as our next Membership Director.

This is a highly visible, relationship-driven role focused on helping the Chamber grow, strengthening relationships with current members, and creating meaningful opportunities for businesses to connect and engage.

The Membership Director will spend approximately:

• 1/3 of their time on new member sales and business development
• 1/3 on member retention and relationship management
• 1/3 on membership programming and engagement

Our current membership is approximately 435 members, with a goal of reaching 450 by the end of 2026 and 500 by the end of 2027.

What You’ll Do:

Membership Growth

• Identify and develop prospective Chamber members
• Conduct proactive outreach and business visits
• Meet with prospective members and understand their needs
• Communicate the value of Chamber membership
• Follow up consistently and confidently ask businesses to join
• Maintain an organized prospect pipeline
• Work toward established individual and organizational sales goals

Member Retention & Relationships

• Build strong relationships with current members
• Conduct member outreach, meetings, and business visits
• Help members understand and use Chamber benefits, programs, and resources
• Support renewals and identify members who may be at risk of non-renewal
• Connect members with Chamber resources, businesses, and community opportunities
• Help maintain the Chamber’s historically strong retention rate

Programming & Engagement

• Coordinate and participate in Greeters
• Coordinate Business After Hours
• Lead New Member Orientation
• Support member networking and engagement programs
• Work with Ambassadors and volunteers
• Represent the Chamber at member and community events
• Assist with sponsorship and advertising development connected to Chamber programs

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who is:

Proactive — You take initiative, identify opportunities, and follow through.

Collaborative — You enjoy working as part of a small team and building strong relationships with businesses, volunteers, and community partners.

Organized — You can manage prospects, members, renewals, programs, and follow-up at the same time.

You should also be:

• Comfortable with sales and asking for the business
• A strong communicator and listener
• Able to build trust and relationships quickly
• Consistent with follow-up
• Curious about businesses and the challenges they face
• Comfortable representing the Chamber in the community
• Comfortable speaking in front of small groups
• Adaptable and willing to learn

Benefits include:

• 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance
• SIMPLE IRA with 3% employer match after one year
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Paid bereavement/personal leave
• 11 paid holidays
• Mileage reimbursement for approved business travel

Schedule & Requirements

This is a full-time position, generally Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with occasional early-morning and evening responsibilities related to Chamber events, member meetings, and community engagement.

A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required.

About the Chamber

The McMinnville Area Chamber of Commerce works to support a strong local economy and help create a thriving, sustainable community. We connect businesses, strengthen relationships, advocate for employers, and create opportunities that help our members and community succeed.

Requirements

Prior sales experience is preferred but not required.

Prior Chamber or association experience is preferred but not required.

Existing McMinnville or Yamhill County relationships are preferred but not required.

A college degree is not required.

We are more interested in your ability to build relationships, communicate value, stay organized, take initiative, and deliver results.

Additional Skills

Experience in areas such as sales, business development, account management, fundraising, community relations, hospitality, banking, insurance, sponsorship sales, nonprofit work, marketing, social media, or content creation may be especially valuable.

Candidates with strong communications or marketing skills may have opportunities to take on additional responsibilities based on organizational needs and individual strengths.

The McMinnville Area Chamber of Commerce is an equal opportunity employer.