Manager of Membership Operations

Application Deadline: Friday, Aug 05, 2016

Description

WSKG’s educational services, community engagement initiatives, television stations, radio stations, and website combined reach over 600,000 people living in a 21-county area. With a focus on both local and national news, arts, history, and youth content, WSKG is dedicated to the community it serves, and to the pursuit of innovation and excellence. WSKG is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Job Description

This position manages all aspects of WSKG’s membership operations. In this position, you will report to the assistant director of development, and:

• develop strategy and oversee operations for all membership functions;
• oversee membership database integrity using quality control functions to provide checks and balances against revenue and member information entered;
• manage the direct-mail membership program;
• support membership strategy and major-donor program strategy;
• participate in fundraising activities, including on-air fundraising campaigns (as needed); and
• take care of other duties and complete special projects (as needed).

Must Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent experience
• Proficient computer skills, especially with Google Apps, Microsoft Excel, and databases
• Ability to handle multiple priorities, meet deadlines and be self-directed while maintaining excellent quality within a fast-paced environment
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, writing and verbal-communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Exemplary computer skills, especially with Google Apps, Microsoft Excel, and databases
• Previous fundraising or sales experience
• Expert knowledge of Allegiance software
• Understanding of public broadcasting and its commitment to service (find out more by visiting pbs.org/about/corporate-information/), and knowledge of WSKG Public Media and its role in the community (find out more by visiting wskg.org and searching “Local Content Report”)
• Competence in web publishing platforms such as Constant Contact

Interested candidates should send the following required documents:

• Resume
• Cover letter (noting where this job announcement was found)
• Three professional references with contact information

Required documents may be e-mailed to Jobs@WSKG.org; mailed to WSKG Public Media, Attn. Rebecca Vytlacil, 601 Gates Road, Suite 4, Vestal, New York, 13850; or faxed to 607-729-7328.

Review of applicants will continue until finalists are selected.

For additional information about this position, please contact: