National LCV, Membership Associate

League of Conservation Voters

Job Openings

Title: Membership Associate                                                              Status: Exempt

Reports To: Vice President of Membership and Marketing

Positions Reporting To This Position: None

The League of Conservation Voters is seeking a Membership Associate for its Development Division.  In the next three years, LCV will embark on an ambitious strategic plan to dramatically increase the number of small donors (under $1,000) and members.  The Membership Associate is a key member of the Development team, supporting the critical work of the high-paced division, which plays an integral role in the organization’s growth and functioning.

General Description:

Works with the Vice President of Membership and Marketing and Online Fundraising Manager to manage the day to day operations that support low donor programs which include direct mail, online giving and advocacy, telemarketing, and canvassing programs. The Membership Associate also provides program support to the planned giving and workplace giving programs.

Responsibilities:

• Respond to member inquires via phone, e-mail and mail.
• Maintain files of all online and offline member communications.

·         Attend all regularly scheduled messaging meetings with consultants and internal staff.

·         Perform queries as needed in membership database.

• Assist with the online program by setting up and sending out e-mails, performing queries, and uploads and exports.
• Assist with routing of copy as needed.
• Provide support for member cultivation in sustainer and canvassing programs.
• Work with communications department to ensure that the LCV website meets the needs of the Development Division.
• Conduct weekly online revenue updates.
• Help coordinate and steward the planned giving program including mail and online components.
• Work with the Director of Foundation Relations with workplace giving program mailings and advertising.
• Conduct research on current and prospective donors, prepare donor briefings, and assemble donor packets for meetings as needed.

·         Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

·         Education:  College degree required.

·         Work experience: One to two years fundraising experience working in a non-profit, political organization or campaign; eCRM experience (Salsa or Convio) preferred; membership experience preferred.

·         Skills: Good written and oral communications skills, excellent skills in word processing and spreadsheets (Windows, Microsoft Word, and Excel required, PowerPoint preferred), and phone systems; some database background.  Attentive to details, and adept at maintaining systems for easy access to information and data.

·         Capabilities:  Solid judgment; critical thinking skills; a sense of teamwork and community; ability to handle multiple tasks and work for several people; highly organized; commitment to environmental protection and mission of LCV.

·         Conditions: Able to work additional hours to get the job done.

To Apply: 

Send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to hr@lcv.org with "MEM Assoc" in the subject line by March 14, 2011, or mail to League of Conservation Voters, Attn: Human Resources, 1920 L Street NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20036. No phone calls please.

The League of Conservation Voters is an equal opportunity employer.