Director of Membership and Community Involvement

Come lead our membership department at this thriving Y! Located in a Big 10 University town, our YMCA is an integral part of our community.

The Director of Membership & Community Engagement provides strategic leadership for all membership operations while creating an exceptional member experience that advances the mission of the Stephens Family YMCA. This position is responsible for membership recruitment and retention, member engagement, scholarship administration, community partnerships, membership technology, marketing collaboration, and leadership of the Member Services team.

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, this position works collaboratively across all departments to ensure operational excellence, outstanding customer service, and a welcoming environment where every individual feels they belong. The Director serves as an ambassador for the YMCA throughout Champaign County while modeling the YMCA's core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Nonprofit Management, Recreation, Marketing, Hospitality, Medical Services, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Five (5) to ten (10) years of progressively responsible leadership experience in customer service, membership services, hospitality, nonprofit management, recreation, or a related field.
• Demonstrated success leading, supervising, coaching, and developing teams.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, presentation, and relationship‑building skills.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and critical‑thinking abilities.
• Ability to interpret membership trends and make data‑driven decisions.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, spreadsheets, membership databases, and business software.
• Ability to establish collaborative relationships with diverse community organizations and stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate effectively with members, volunteers, staff, community partners, and the public.
• CPR/AED and First Aid Certification within 30 days of hire and maintained throughout employment.

• Direct and administer all Membership Department operations, including staffing, budgeting, policy implementation, operational planning, and continuous improvement.
• Implement membership strategies that support recruitment of new members and retention of existing members.
• Continually evaluate membership structure, pricing, retention trends, membership sales, and overall member satisfaction.
• Maintain and monitor daily, weekly, monthly, and annual membership sales, retention activity, and key performance indicators.
• Create membership strategies that will align with a pending major facility expansion.
• Recruit companies in our community to participate in Corporate Membership program.
• Present membership data and performance metrics to leadership, committees, and the Board of Directors.

• Create and maintain a welcoming, friendly, high‑energy, and service‑oriented Member Services environment.
• Foster a member‑focused culture.
• Ensure Member Experience procedures are consistently implemented, reviewed, updated, and communicated to staff.
• Coordinate facility tour protocols to provide prospective members with an exceptional first impression of the YMCA.
• Respond promptly and professionally to member concerns and resolve escalated issues.
• Manage value‑added membership services that increase engagement and member satisfaction.

• Provide direct supervision to the Membership Coordinator, Scholarship Administrator, and front desk staff.
• Conduct regular department meetings and staff performance evaluations.
• Foster an inclusive workplace culture that values collaboration, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Manage third‑party membership providers and associated revenue tracking.
• Coordinate payroll and scheduling for Member Services staff.
• Assist the Finance Department with billing, refunds, reconciliations, and month‑end reporting.

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