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Membership & Communications Specialist
Position Type: Full-Time
Pay Rate: $35,000 – $40,000 annually
Location: Regional / On-site
About the Role
Are you a people-focused professional who enjoys building relationships, planning events, and creating engaging communications? We are seeking a Membership & Communications Specialist to help grow our membership, coordinate key community events, and promote organizational initiatives. In this role, you will play a central part in community engagement through multi-channel communication, networking, and active member support.
Key Responsibilities
- Membership & Engagement: Develop and implement membership retention and engagement initiatives; welcome and onboard new members while building relationships with prospective ones.
- Events & Networking: Coordinate ribbon cuttings, grand openings, networking events, and member visits. Assist with planning and executing special events, meetings, and educational programs.
- Communications & Marketing: Create and distribute compelling communications including emails, social media content, website updates, and organizational newsletters.
- Data Management: Maintain and update the membership database, tracking event participation and engagement metrics to measure success.
- Community Collaboration: Work collaboratively with internal staff, volunteers, committees, and community stakeholders.
Qualifications & Skills
- Education & Experience: Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a professional demeanor suitable for building relationships at all levels.
- Event & Project Management: Strong organizational abilities, experience managing multiple deadlines, and a proven track record in event coordination.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office, databases, spreadsheets, social media platforms, and basic photography.
- Flexibility: Ability to work occasional evenings for networking events and special programs.
Perks & Benefits
- Flexible Work Environment
- Half-day Fridays during the summer
- 3 Weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 14 Paid Holidays
- Professional Development: Ongoing training opportunities and broad community networking connections
Interested? Call us today at 304-428-6683 or stop by 925 Market Street, Parkersburg, WV 26101 Monday through Friday 9 am-4 pm with two valid forms of government issued identification, one being a picture ID, and a resume is always helpful!
Don't forget to... make the MOVE!
Pay: $35,000.00 - $40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $35,000 - $40,000