Diversity Jobs at Great Old Broads for Wilderness

Membership and Events Program Coordinator

Great Old Broads for Wilderness seeks a detail-oriented and enthusiastic Membership and Events Coordinator to join our small, but mighty-fun team to oversee our membership program and assist in leading our efforts to grow and retain members. Do you thrive when it comes to reporting and analysis, database management, and strategic development, while also being a “people person” who loves to get involved in community outreach? Then keep on reading! You’ll also provide logistical support for Broads’ national events, where you’ll get to meet and interact with our amazing members from across the country.

Position Summary:

The Membership and Events Coordinator works closely with the Development Director to oversee the Broads’ membership program and assists in leading team efforts to grow and retain members. Activities include reporting and analysis, database management, community outreach, and strategy development. This person is responsible for helping to increase membership through recruitment and retention efforts, increase sustaining members, and provide member research support for fundraising campaigns. The Membership and Events Coordinator also provides logistical support for and attends national events. This position reports to the Development Director and is based out of the national office in Durango, CO, however, remote work may be considered. Priority given to applicants within the Four Corners region.

Principle Responsibilities:

Membership Program and Database Management (50%)

• Manage Neon CRM database and lead staff in learning best practices for using the database; run reports and searches, manage duplicates, and keep the database updated.
• Assist in leading the Membership Committee in developing and implementing strategies to increase membership participation, and member engagement and retention.
• Analyze membership trends to evaluate current strategies.
• Welcome new members through calls and emails and connect them with local chapter leaders.
• Recruit and welcome diverse members, as part of the implementation of our Diversity, Equity, and Justice plan.
• Work with Grassroots Leadership Program to support new member data tracking.
• Generate mailing lists and other contact lists as needed for Communications team.
• Work with communications staff to plan membership promotion efforts (print and online).
• Work with communications to develop content for annual membership renewal campaign, system emails to cultivate members, website content, emails, and other membership materials.

Event Planning (25%):

• In coordination with Associate Director (AD), manage planning and implementation of Broadwalks/Works and other national events, including venue research and reservation, and catering.
• Participate in two to three multi-day events (Broadwalks) and some regional public events to recruit, retain, and inspire members.
• Oversee and support preparation of materials and equipment for Broads’ national events.
• Obtain corporate sponsorship for events.
• Handle event registrations, cancellations/refunds, participant questions, evaluations, etc.
• Evaluate staff and participant feedback to continually improve the event planning and implementation.
• Work with AD to set annual events budget and manage expenses to stay within budget.

Fundraising and Development (25%):

• Assist Executive Director and Development Director with major donor prospect identification, prepare thank you letters, and assist with fundraising event logistics.
• Support annual online auction committee, develop auction strategy, organize donations, manage solicitations, process payments, coordinate staff and interns, and post-event analysis.

Qualifications/Skills Needed:

• College degree or equivalent, with at least two years in membership and events manag
• Excels at working with people in person and on the phone; strong oral and written communication skills.
• NEON CRM or related database management experience required, including running queries, data analysis, and strategy development.
• Ability to develop specific goals and plans to achieve maximum outcomes.
• Self-motivated team player who is creative and resourceful.
• Organized, with keen attention to detail and schedules.
• Experience developing and building meaningful relationships with organizational members in a non-profit setting.
• Track record of growing and evaluating success of programs.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects under deadline.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience with Google Tools (Calendar, Gmail, Groups and Docs) and web-based research.
• Willingness to travel occasionally, including multiple days in wilderness settings.
• Passion for wilderness and natural affinity for Broads’ attitude, demographic, grassroots commitment, and kick ass approach.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 20 pounds

Work Schedule and Compensation

• Full-time, exempt, salaried position, with occasional weekend/evening hours
• Salary Range: $45,000–$50,000, commensurate with experience
• Benefits include: group health insurance with employer contribution, 15 days paid vacation, 6 days health leave, 10 paid holidays, Simple IRA with employer match on pre-tax retirement funds, sabbatical policy, and more.
• Broads honors work/life balance and flexibility. Some remote work may be available.
• Opportunity to participate in outdoor education, advocacy, and stewardship events in spectacular wilderness landscapes around the country.
• Outdoor retailer discounts
• Chance to join a close-knit, fun-loving, hard-working team committed to public lands.
• Great Old Broads for Wilderness is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion ( https://www.greatoldbroads.org/diversity-equity-and-inclusivity-values/).

How to Apply: 

Please submit your resume, cover letter, a writing sample that relates to membership, and three references from previous employers to jobs@greatoldbroads.org. Position will be open until filled.