Member Service Advisor

The Member Service Advisor supports front desk operations by delivering excellent customer service and assisting with daily membership activities. This role helps recruit, train, and supervise front desk staff while ensuring a welcoming experience for all members, guests, and visitors. Requires strong interpersonal skills, active engagement with members, and the ability to stand for 3-4 hours or more per shift.

The salary for this position starts at $17.00 hourly. We take into consideration an individual's background and experience in determining salary; therefore, base pay offered may vary considerably depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package includes a wide range of other benefits and earned time off that vary depending on part‑time or full‑time status.

The Member Service Advisor assists the Membership Director to provide strong leadership at the front desk in order to ensure the overall delivery of excellent customer service to all members, participants, and guests. The Member Service Advisor assists the Front Desk Manager in recruiting, staffing, training, and supervision of the membership team and handles the day to day operations of the member services desk.

Play a leadership role in providing excellent customer service to members and staff. Provide work direction for part time member service staff. Perform the day to day operations of the member services desk to ensure that operations run smoothly. This may include:

• Processing memberships and registrations
• Assisting with tracking, retaining, and contacting current and new members
• Managing comment cards
• Updating bulletin boards
• Ordering and maintaining adequate supplies
• Maintaining the membership computer system
• Assisting with financial assistance and special events
• Providing facility tours
• Responding to member's questions and concerns

Assist in implementing marketing initiatives for membership and all branch programs as needed. Work closely with the Membership Director on continual process improvement for front desk operations and ensure financial integrity for members.

The position reports to the Membership Director who reports to the Executive Director. The incumbent works closely with the Membership Sales Advisors, member service staff, YMCA members and program participants. The incumbent assists in supervising the part time member service staff.

Required:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Minimum of 1 year experience in customer service or related area
• Certifications required within 30 days of hire: CPR/AED, and First Aid
• Knowledge of cash receipting
• Computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Demonstrated problem solving, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Must be self‑directed, motivated, and creative
• Willingness to work with people of diverse backgrounds

Provide backup for the Membership Sales Advisors in touring prospective new members. Perform all physical aspects of the position, including moving around, standing, bending, reaching, and occasionally lifting up to 40 pounds at a time. Ability to respond to emergency situation in a calm and efficient manner. Ability to work in a fast paced and changing environment.

This job description represents the major functions of the position but is not intended to be all‑inclusive. The incumbent is also responsible for taking direction from branch representatives in completing projects or performing duties deemed necessary for the branch or Association success.