Membership Director

The American Council of Engineering Companies of California (ACEC California) is pleased to invite applications for the position of Membership Director.

EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

·      Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, or equivalent experience in a related field

·      3 to 5 years of progressive experience in membership development, sales, business development, or relationship management 

·      Proven track record of driving membership growth, retention, and engagement initiatives 

·      Demonstrated success in developing and executing strategic outreach and recruitment campaigns 

·      Strong leadership experience, including team management and cross-functional collaboration 

·      Experience working with associations, nonprofits, chambers of commerce, or member-based organizations is highly preferred

POSITION DESCRIPTION: 

Description – The Membership Director is responsible for the overall strategy, planning and implementation of activities to promote membership growth and retention.  The Membership Director is charged with the marketing and delivery of ACEC California’s member services and facilitates internal communication with the 21 regional chapters.  The Membership Director assists association leadership in business development opportunities to develop general and affinity programs, generate non-dues revenue, partner outside of association membership and serve as a spokesperson for the association before the leadership.  The Membership Director will assist association leadership in the creation and maintenance and recruitment of new ACEC California Committees as the membership necessitates.

OVERALL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Membership Development/Retention

·      Develop and implement strategies to identify, engage and recruit new member firms

·      Develop and implement strategies to retain member firms, identify at-risk members and engage membership and staff on retention efforts

·      Lead A/R collections

·      Develop and implement affinity programs based on membership needs

·      Serve as the primary liaison and communication link with the association members, regional chapters, and National staff on membership issues

·      Responsible for staff-based onboarding of new members

·      Development of Affiliate Member Program and company engagement

Communication Responsibilities

·      Produce weekly/monthly reports of prospective and new member activity to ACEC California chapters, staff, and Board of Directors

·      Produce monthly Chapter Talking Points

·      Develop Member/Chapter recognition and engagement programs

·      Develop and execute targeted outreach strategies to secure sponsorships, advertising partnerships, and event exhibition opportunities.

·      General Communication to staff on membership issues

Committee Responsibilities

·      Chair to the Membership Committee

·      Aid/staff other committees as the membership necessitates.   

Additional Responsibilities 

·      On behalf of the membership and the Business Management & Insurance Committee, oversee the review and production the ACEC California Salary Survey

·      Additional tasks as necessitated by Executive Director/Executive Committee/Board

Other Info

·      Travel – Up to 30% per year

·      Works under minimal supervision

·      Hybrid in-office/work-from-home schedule

Salary & Compensation

·      Annual base salary of $65k to $85k plus commission 

·      Competitive uncapped commission opportunities

·      Large untapped market of nonmembers

·      Clear performance metrics and transparent commission tracking

·      Benefits package includes fully paid medical, dental, vision, long-term disability and group life insurance coverage; cell phone subsidy; stipend for internet connection while required to be remote; 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution; PTO and paid holidays; training and professional development opportunities.

• If interested submit a cover letter and resume electronically by close of business, June 19, 2026, to: Stephanie Reed | sreed@acec-ca.org