Under the direction of the Senior Director of Engagement, the Director of Membership is responsible for driving, leading and managing a seamless and meaningful YMCA experience, from a person's first point of contact with the Y to the daily engagement of current members. The Membership Director must exude professionalism and confidence in knowledge of YMCA programming, implementing the Y's Member Engagement Principals of welcome, connect, support and invite during all member and guest interactions. This position requires a deep knowledge of sales, customer service, process creation and data analysis while being able to continually develop and motivate staff. This position will focus on the member experience by managing strategies in marketing/communication and facility cleanliness/maintenance by which we attract and retain members, positioning the YMCA for continued growth.
The Membership Director should have strong knowledge of fiscal management skills, business operations, sales and data analytics. This person must be able to increase member units, as well as, increase retention, engagement, and appreciation of current members. This position will also provide strategic leadership and support to the Richmond District YMCA for all branch marketing and communications including: promotions, internal and external communications, web and social media presence. They will directly supervise all Member Engagement Leaders, Member Engagement Coordinators and Marketing and Communications Leader. Supervision responsibilities will include hire and train new staff, as well as, provide on-going coaching and training for all Membership staff.
Leading Operations:
- Demonstrates relationship building with staff and members to increase member engagement.
- Coaches and mentors membership staff focused on the model, shadow, coach concept.
- Drives marketing and communication strategies for the branch and Association wide promotions; ensures that all materials meet YMCA branding including (all visual displays, printed materials, website, social media sites, monthly newsletter, member communication, etc.) to ensure timely, accurate, and relevant information is posted.
- Monitors and approves communication pieces for brand compliance.
- Implement Mission Sales and Mobile Fit strategies and monitor performance.
- Uphold YMCA policies for safety, supervision, mandated reporting and risk management.
- Creates and monitors membership budget and anticipates changes to revenue and creates strategies to meet acquisition/financial goals.
- Leads promotional events (branch and Association-wide).
- Creates and Monitors staff schedule and payroll and ensures that the membership desk is adequately staffed.
- Attends staff meetings and trainings as required.
- Creates and implements a comprehensive and dynamic staff development and training program. Observes all staff and provides regular feedback to staff that work a variety of shifts. Reviews staff annually at a minimum.
- Tracks membership acquisition by monitoring traffic and conversations through Mobile Fit and develops a reporting system that motivates staff.
- Analyzes data and surveys members to evaluate effectiveness of staff training and performance, promotions and member engagement.
- Works with leadership to exceed standards in all facets of operations including safety audits, financial goals, and staff satisfaction measurements.
- Evaluates and recommends new policies and procedures.
- Meets regularly with supervisor to analyze and evaluate effectiveness of staff training and performance, promotions and management team effectiveness in increasing member engagement.
- Leads branch in Client Relation Management and operating software and systems.
Building Relationships
- Demonstrates relationship building with staff and members to increase member engagement.
- Collaborates with Healthy Living department to ensure member satisfaction and elevate member experience.
- Oversees design and implementation of a comprehensive internal/external marketing and communications strategy that supports the Association/Branch goals and builds brand awareness.
- Participates in AO strategic teams and work groups including the Membership Engagement and Acquisition Team.
- Acts as liaison and establishes strong communicationwith the facilities department and A to Z to ensure that the branch is operating effectively including: maintenance, cable, phone, WiFi, janitorial services and supplies, etc.
Advancing Our Mission & Cause:
- Demonstrates the Character Counts values of caring, respect, honesty and responsibility in all dealings with members, guests, volunteers and fellow staff.
- Demonstrates competencies and willingness to develop in the Cause Driven Leadership areas of Advancing our Mission and Cause, Building Relationships, Leading Operations and Developing & Inspiring Others.
- Co-leads Annual Community Campaign for the Membership Department.
- Represents branch at community events as required.
Developing and Inspiring Others
- Continues his/her own self-development through the Leadership Development trainings.
- Conducts staff meetings to encourage staff interaction, teambuilding, and keeping current with department and facility information.
- Hires anddevelops staff to build a strong member engagement team.
- Advocates for members and effect change to influence and improve the member experience.
- Position is Monday-Friday,some early mornings, nights, weekend
- 2 years supervision ; experience with Sales, Customer Service and/or Marketing preferred.
- Bilingual skills in Cantonese or Russian preferred
- Strong interpersonal, organizational and customer service skills
- Strong computer skills to include Word, Excel and In-design
- Previous experience with diverse populations, sales and client/relations best practices.
- YMCA Team Leader or Multi-team/Branch Leader certification preferred.
- YMCA approved CPR and FA certifcation
Salary: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00