MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR

Ymca-of-Southeastern-North-Carolina; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible medical, dental, and vision

HSA match

Complimentary YMCA family membership

Discounts on YMCA programs

YMCA Retirement Plan

Job summary

YMCA of Southwestern NC in Wilmington, NC is seeking a Membership Director to lead member services, supervise staff, and drive engagement across Nir and Midtown branches. You will oversee payroll, budgets, and program implementation while advancing a culture of service and inclusion.

The role emphasizes recruiting and training, managing memberships, and coordinating with leadership to ensure high member satisfaction and organizational goals are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent personal computer skills.
• Experience with membership software Daxko Operations.
• Highly attentive to detail.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

Responsibilities

• Assists in creating a member-focused culture and models relationship-building skills in all interactions.
• Fosters a climate of innovation and resolves problems to ensure member satisfaction.
• Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs additional administrative support personnel for Member Services.
• Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals for the YMCA of Southwestern North Carolina.
• Audits the implementation of Welcome Desk procedures.
• Reviews and updates desk procedures and communicates changes to Member Services Leadership.
• Coordinates with Leadership Staff on financial transactions.
• Audits membership files for accuracy.
• Handles rentals and contracts for the Wilmington Area.
• Handles billing/invoicing of Corporate memberships for the Association.
• Participates and helps facilitate staff meetings and related Member Service meetings at Wilmington Area YMCA’s.
• Ensures staff meets or exceeds goals.
• Play an active role in the annual campaign, recruiting campaigners and serving where needed on planning committees.
• Assist in approving payroll for your department as outlined in the payroll guidelines.
• Assist in monitoring pieces of the Membership annual budget; monitor and make adjustments as needed.
• Assist in annual performance reviews on all employees within your department.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Provides leadership and direction to membership staff at both Nir and Midtown branches, ensuring consistent operations, strong member engagement, and alignment across locations.

Skills

PC skills

Membership software

Detail-oriented

Interpersonal skills

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Daxko Operations

Job 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. Assists in all aspects of membership for the branch including recruitment of new members, retention of existing members and supervision of assigned staff. Develops, plans and implements new procedures and methods to achieve strategic goals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assists in creating a member-focused culture and models relationship-building skills in all interactions


• Fosters a climate of innovation and resolves problems to ensure member satisfaction.


• Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs additional administrative support personnel for Member Services.


• Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals for the YMCA of Southwestern North Carolina.


• Audits the implementation of Welcome Desk procedures.


• Reviews and updates desk procedures and communicates changes to Member Services Leadership.


• Coordinates with Leadership Staff as necessary on financial transactions.


• Audits membership files for accuracy.


• Handles rentals and contracts for the Wilmington Area.


• Handles billing/invoicing of Corporate memberships for the Association.


• Participates and helps facilitate staff meetings and/or related Member Service meetings at Wilmington Area YMCA’s.


• Ensures staff meets or exceeds goals. (Nir/Midtown)


• Play an active role in the annual campaign, recruiting campaigners and serving where needed on planning committees.


• Assist in approving payroll for your department as outlined in the payroll guidelines.


• Assist in monitoring pieces of the Membership annual budget; monitor and make adjustments as needed.


• Assist in annual performance reviews on all employees within your department.


• Performs other duties as assigned.


• Provides leadership and direction to membership staff at both Nir and Midtown branches, ensuring consistent operations, strong member engagement, and alignment across locations.

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.

BENEFITS PACKAGE:

We believe meaningful work deserves meaningful perks! As a full-time team member, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible medical, dental, and vision plans, supplemental insurance options, paid training, generous PTO, and an HSA match. You'll also receive a complimentary nationwide YMCA family membership, exclusive discounts on YMCA programs like swim lessons and camps, and access to our YMCA Retirement Plan—so you can grow, thrive, and plan for your future while making a difference every day.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

Change Leadership: Facilitates, co-creates, and implements equitable change for the good of the organization and/or community.

Engaging Community: Builds bridges with others in the community to ensure the Y’s work is community-focused and welcoming of all, providing community benefit.

Philanthropy: Secures resources and support to advance the Y’s work.

Volunteerism: Engages volunteers and promotes social responsibility at all levels of the organization.

Collaboration: Creates sustainable relationships within the Y and with other organizations in service to the community.

Communication & Influence: Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y’s cause.

Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence.

Critical Thinking & Decision Making: Makes informed decisions based on logic, data, and sound judgment.

Fiscal Management: Manages the Y’s resources responsibly and sustains the Y’s nonprofit business model.

Functional Expertise: Executes superior technical skills for the role.

Innovation: Creates and implements new and relevant approaches and activities that improve and expand the Y’s work and impact in the community.

Program/Project Management: Ensures program or project goals are met and intended impact occurs.

Developing Self & Others: Develops self and supports others (e.g., staff, volunteers, members, program participants), both formally and informally, to achieve their highest potential.

Emotional Maturity: Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations.

The YMCA of Southwestern NC does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, faith, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, sexual preference, gender identity, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies.

The Y: We’re for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Previous supervisory experience in member service.


• YMCA or other non-profit experience preferred.


• Excellent personal computer skills.


• Experience with membership software Daxko Operations.


• Highly attentive to detail.


• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

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.

YMCA SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

CPR & First Aid – Must be able to complete and maintain certification in CPR and First Aid; able to assist individuals in need until professional help arrives.

Emergency Response – Ability to quickly identify emergency situations (medical, fire, environmental, etc.) and respond appropriately following established procedures.

Incident Management – Required to report all safety incidents and hazards immediately and accurately to supervisors.

Safe Environment – Commitment to maintaining a safe, clean, and hazard-free environment for all staff, members, and participants.

Physical Readiness – Must be able to perform physical tasks related to safety, including assisting individuals of various ages and physical abilities.

Compliance – Follow all YMCA safety protocols, OSHA standards, and state/local regulations as applicable.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement: The YMCA provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws. If you require accommodation to complete the application process or to perform essential job functions, please contact Human Resources.

Job Title: MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR

FLSA Status: Non - Exempt

Job Type: Full Time
Pay Rate: $50,375 - $62,968 / Year
Revision Date: 10/15/26

Equal Opportunity Employer: The YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve.