Member Services Director
Columbia City
Full-Time
$ 125000.00 - $ 135000.00
Annually
401k, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Medical Insurance, Vision
MEMBER SERVICES DIRECTOR
Department: Member Services
Reports to: CEO
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Supervises: Member Services Representatives
POSITION SUMMARY
The Director of Member Services is responsible for leading the organization’s Member Services department to enhance member satisfaction, along with ensuring all goals and objectives for the department are met. The Director will champion a member-centric culture within the organization and work collaboratively with other departments to ensure seamless and positive member experience. The Department Director will provide leadership and guidance to its direct reports and represent the Member Services department in all organizational settings.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Required: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional leadership experience.
Preferred: 3 to 5 years’ experience in a non-profit or membership-based organization. Certification in Customer Service or member engagement. Experience working with and understanding The NISC suite of software.
KNOWLEDGE
•Strong understanding of operations, policies, and services offered by the Member Services Team
•Excellent communication and interpersonal relations with emotional intelligence.
•Familiarity with motivating and empowering a team through fostering a positive and collaborative work environment that delivers exceptional customer service.
•Experience managing budgets, ensuring the allocation of resources remains within established parameters.
SKILLS
•Ability to manage, inspire and create an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration within the team and outside the team.
•Excellent communication to join forces with stakeholders at all levels within the cooperative. Clearly and accurately give and receive information in the form of written, verbal, electronic, and public channels with patience and professionalism.
•Strong interpersonal skills for effective collaboration and relationship building. Displays a positive outlook and professional manner that provides a supportive work culture.
•Develop and maintain clear communication consistent with corporate communications strategy, to inform members about benefits, programs, and organizational updates.
•Strong leadership skills to inspire a diverse workforce. This includes the ability to foster a positive and cooperative work culture, promote professional development opportunities, and effectively manage and mentor team members.
ABILITIES
•Strong project management abilities to effectively plan, organize, and execute various projects and initiatives simultaneously. This includes resource allocation, timeline management, and coordination with internal teams and external stakeholders.
•Uses strategic thinking to create and implement Member Services strategies, initiatives, and roadmaps that align with the cooperative's business objectives and the cooperative's overall goals.
•Identify trends and anticipate future members’ needs to proactively develop relevant programs and services by staying informed about industry’s best practices and emerging technologies in member engagement and customer service
•Prepare and present reports on Member Services activities and performance to leadership.
•Develop and implement a comprehensive Member Services strategy aligned with NREMC goals and objectives. Implement and monitor feedback to identify areas for improvement and enhance member experiences.
•Serve as a member advocate within the organization, ensuring the needs and perspectives of members are considered in decision-making processes.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Other reasonably related job duties may be assigned.
•Supervise the Member Services Representatives to ensure all goals and objectives are met. Properly assign their workloads by accurately defining efficient tasks to complete. Coordinate schedules and approve time off requests when appropriate.
•Conduct regular performance reviews, provide constructive feedback, and apply disciplinary measures when necessary. Assist in the hiring process, including interviewing and selecting new team members.
•Promote a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging innovation, and fostering professional growth by offering training, mentoring and coaching to staff.
•Develop and maintain service standards to ensure consistent and high-quality member interactions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Full-time employment that regularly occurs within business operating hours. Primarily working inside the office with the ability to work from home when days allow. Occasionally travels to meetings, including overnight, outside of the NREMC service area.
This position description is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned to fulfill the objectives of the cooperative.
NREMC reserves the right to revise or change the description and specifications as the need arises.
This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.