Thetrustees
Temporary Member Engagement Associate
Boston, Massachusetts, United States · Contract
Sponsorship not specified$25k-$35kDetected 2 days ago
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About the role
- Reporting to the Senior Director of Membership, the seasonal Membership Engagement Associate serves as a field-based representative of The Trustees' membership program.
- This is a table- and event-based role focused on direct membership sales at key and events across the state.
- Working independently at assigned sites, you will engage visitors in conversation about the value of membership, process on-site membership sales, and represent The Trustees with warmth and professionalism at and events throughout the season.
Responsibilities
- Through friendly, in-person conversation, you will contribute directly to membership growth and help ensure more people can connect with and support the places they love.
- Property & Event Support Set up, maintain, and break down an attractive, well-stocked membership table or booth, including signage and member materials.
Requirements
- Eligibility Criteria: Current authorization to work in the United States - a candidate must have such authorization by his or her first day of employment.
- Current authorization to work in the United States - a candidate must have such authorization by his or her first day of employment.
Nice to have
- Sales or customer-facing experience preferred (retail, hospitality, fundraising, canvassing, or similar)
- not required for the right candidate.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage comfortably with diverse audiences.
- Confidence and enthusiasm for initiating conversations and promoting membership through in-person interactions.
- Ability to work independently and adapt to changing needs across different and events.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to providing exceptional customer service.
- Basic comfort with point-of-sale and working on a tablet, training provided.
- Reliable transportation and the flexibility to travel regularly to assigned and events throughout Massachusetts.
Compensation
- $25k-$35k
Benefits
- The Trustees' commitment to advancing the organization's vision for this work may be found here: Diversity, Belonging, Inclusion and Equity.
- Engage visitors in meaningful conversation about the impact and benefits of membership, tailoring messaging to individual interests.
Company info
- Founded in 1891 by a group of visionary volunteers, The Trustees of Reservations (The Trustees) is Massachusetts' premier conservation and preservation organization.
- The Trustees' preserves, for public use and enjoyment, of exceptional scenic, historic, and ecological value in Massachusetts.
- Our are open to all, and we thrive by involving as many people as possible in all that we do.
- We aim to protect special places for future generations to enjoy in perpetuity, and have helped protect more than 50,000 acres, including 27,000+ acres on more than 120 reservations that are open to the public.
- As a non-profit conservation organization, we are funded and supported entirely by our visitors, supporters, volunteers, and our 85,000 Member households.
- We encourage you to learn more about The Trustees on our website, www.thetrustees.org.
- Hourly Rate: $24/hour Hours per week: 25-35 Job Classification: Seasonal, Non-exempt Duration: 4-6 weeks Job Location Type: Hybrid Location: MA -Statewide What You'll Do: Membership is one of the most important ways people connect with The Trustees and support our mission to protect and share Massachusetts' special places.
- As a seasonal Membership Engagement Associate, you will play a key role in growing that connection by engaging visitors where they experience our mission firsthand, at membership tables at key reservations and events across the Commonwealth during our busiest season.
- As a visible ambassador for The Trustees, you will help visitors discover the value of membership and inspire them to become part of a community that supports conservation, public access, and cultural experiences throughout Massachusetts.
- The Role: Reporting to the Senior Director of Membership, the seasonal Membership Engagement Associate serves as a field-based representative of The Trustees' membership program.
- Specifically, you'll be responsible for: Membership Sales & Visitor Engagement Staff membership tables and pop-up booths at assigned Trustees and events throughout Massachusetts.
Equal opportunity
- The Trustees is a proud equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any protected status including, but not limited to, age, race, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual preferences, nation of origin, religion, or disability status and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with varying abilities, women, and LGBTQ+ applicants.
- We aspire to reflect and effectively serve the residents and communities of Massachusetts, who are at the core of our mission.
- It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.
- An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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