General SummaryThe Society of American Foresters (SAF) is the national scientific and educational organization representing the forestry profession in the United States. Founded in 1900 by Gifford Pinchot, it is the largest professional society for foresters and other forest management professionals and academics in the world. SAF's mission is to advance sustainable management of forest resources through science, education, and technology; to enhance the competency of its members; to establish professional excellence; and to use our knowledge, skills, and conservation ethic to ensure the continued health, integrity, and use of forests to benefit society in perpetuity. More information about SAF is available at www.eforester.org. The Membership & Local Units Manager is responsible for the management and coordination of the membership renewal process and ensures the accuracy of our member records. This position is the technical point of contact for SAF's community platform as well. The Membership & Local Units Manager coordinates and implements member recruitment and retention efforts with staff and state societies. This individual will assist the Director of Membership's work with other departments (publications, communications, education, accreditation, policy, state, and local associations) to help ensure a valuable member experience is being provided at all stages of the membership lifecycle.Working in conjunction with external vendors, this individual will assist the Director of Membership with the execution of any new membership programs, services, or special events designed to raise the profile of membership in SAF throughout the natural resources and related association community. The Membership & Local Units Manager will report to the Director of Membership.Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):Membership Recruitment, Retention, and Reporting:
- Manages the membership renewal process
- Ensures the accuracy of member records
- Serve as technical point of contact for SAF's community platform
- Coordinates and implements member retention efforts with staff and state societies
- Coordinates and implements state society dues changes
- Assists with the collection of membership dues and state society dues disbursement
- Assists efforts to increase membership and retain existing membership base.
- Develops an understanding of new member onboarding program to ensure engagement and understanding of member benefits and resources.
- Act as lead on annual convention registration
Technology:
- Assists running reports related to membership
- Uses the membership database/Association Management System
State Society Support:
- House of Society Delegates (HSD):
- Serves as staff liaison to HSD
- Coordinating HSD meetings
- Serves as lead for leadership central
- Manages HSD assessment fees for in-person meeting
- Serve as staff liaison of Business Managers group
Capitol Christmas Tree:
- Lead state society coordination with creation of ornaments and professional storytelling associated with the Capitol Christmas Tree
Other:
- Attends the annual convention and assists with staff activities as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned by Director, Membership
Job Specifications:
- Personable and adaptable with a desire to contribute to the success of our organization.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong attention to detail, highly organized with excellent multi-tasking skills
- Remains current on nonprofit best practices, including state and federal law
- Self-starter with a demonstrated ability to take initiative and accomplish tasks on time and with moderate supervision
- Excellent customer service ethic
- Adept at developing and maintaining collaborative internal and external relationships; respects differing perspectives
- Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Ability to travel out of the DMV metro area (less than 10%) to events and conferences
Qualifications and Education Requirements:
- Undergraduate degree
- Experience with membership in a professional society or association
- Experience with volunteer committees are a plus
- 2-5 years of experience in membership sales, recruitment and retention programs, and advertising activities for membership-based organizations.
- Experience with an Association Management System
Preferred Education/Skills:
- Experience with iMIS or similar association management system a plus
- Experience with volunteer committees a plus
- Knowledge and passion for forests and natural resources a plus
LocationHybrid, within 30-mile commuting distance of Washington, DC Salary$60,000-$65,000 annuallyReasonable AccommodationsSAF will provide reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified individual with a disability unless doing so would pose an undue hardship on the operation of the business. Telecommuting on an ad hoc basis is available following 90 days of successful employment.EEO StatementSAF provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identification or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, SAF complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall and transfers, leaves of absence, compensation and training.SAF expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of SAF's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.DisclaimerThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.