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Job Description
IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
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Note:
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Job Description SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Audience and Marketing Director, the Membership Manager manages day-to-day membership operations for NJ PBS, including membership acquisition, renewal campaigns, donor stewardship, and database management. The Membership Manager works to grow and retain NJ PBS's member base as a core revenue and community engagement function.
NOTE:
Hiring is contingent upon the execution of the contract between the State of New Jersey and Montclair State University.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Serve as the lead champion to grow NJ PBS's membership program, bringing innovative ideas, excitement, and a focus on sustaining members to the operation. Execute day-to-day membership operations, including processing gifts, renewals, and acknowledgments. Develop an executive sustainer (recurring giving) conversion and retention strategies. Manage the membership database (CRM) and ensure data accuracy. Coordinate on-air pledge drives in collaboration with production and programming staff. Develop and execute direct mail, email, and digital membership campaigns. Implement member stewardship programs including benefits fulfillment, thank-you calls, and member events. Track membership KPIs and report them to the Audience and Marketing Director. Manage relationships with telemarketing and fulfillment vendors. Respond to member inquiries and resolve issues. Coordinate with finance on gift reconciliation and reporting. Assist with grant reporting for funders related to membership metrics. Perform other duties as assigned. Management retains the right to add or change job duties at any time.
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a related field. Minimum of three years of professional experience in membership management, nonprofit fundraising, donor relations, or a related field. Proficiency with membership or donor management CRM systems.
PREFERRED
Experience managing pledge drive operations at a public media station. Familiarity with Allegiance, Salesforce, DonorPerfect, or comparable CRM platforms. Knowledge of FCC fundraising reporting requirements.
PROCEDURE FOR CANDIDACY
Applicants should include a resume and cover letter describing how their background, skills and education match the needs of the University. When applying, please take a moment to carefully read and follow the steps in the application instructions. Salary Range $76,486.40-$84,131.83 Annually The position may also be eligible for comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance. For further details, please visit: https://www.montclair.edu/human-resources/benefits/ Montclair State University considers factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's relevant work experience, education, skills, and internal equity, when extending an offer. Salary offers for internal employees who are part of a collective bargaining unit (CBU) and are applying to a position that is within a CBU will be determined in accordance with contractual provisions. Department NJ PBS Position Type Professional -
Non-Faculty Contact Information:
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