Membership Development Manager

The New Brunswick Federation of Woodlot Owners exists to be a place of unification for those who care about the positive future of natural resource management in the province of New Brunswick.

We are a member-based not-for-profit organization which promotes the social and economic interests of private woodlot owners in New Brunswick through a united voice. New members are welcome; any person, company or organization is eligible to be a member of the NBFWO. We also offer the opportunity for people and companies to gift a membership, donate and/or volunteer.

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for an outgoing Membership Development Manager who will be in charge of member engagement and member acquisition. A results-driven individual who is excited about growing a unified voice for woodlot owners across the province.

As the Membership Development Manager, you will have the opportunity to:

● Develop and execute a membership growth strategy including acquiring contact information for potential members, working with the leadership team to increase membership and showcasing your creativity.

● Increase program value to members by organizing events, soliciting member benefits, and providing educational resources.

● Build and maintain relationships with both new and current members. This could involve conducting member outreach, responding to member inquiries and attending events where members are likely to gather recreationally.

● Analyze membership data such as retention rate, and member demographics to identify trends, make improvement recommendations and track the effectiveness of your development efforts.

● Collaborate with leadership directly to ensure that membership initiatives are aligned with the goals of the organization.

● In charge of developing and executing a fundraising and sponsorship acquisition plan.

You will need to have the following:

● Excellent written and verbal communication skills and an ability to build relationships with potential and existing members as well as other stakeholders.

● A passion for the outdoors and desire to participate in outdoor recreational activities.

● Proven marketing and sales skills to effectively communicate the value of membership to potential members, and to develop a strategy to increase membership by 1000-2000 members in the first year.

● Analytical skills to identify trends and opportunities and make data-driven decisions.

● A proven ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.

● The ability to use technology to maintain a membership database, track metrics and communicate with members and stakeholders.

● The ability to think creatively and develop innovative membership strategies that will help the organization stand out in a crowded marketplace.

● Previous experience in a not-for-profit and/or forestry sector would be an asset.

● Ideally fluent in both English and French.

● Dependability - can be counted on to meet commitments and responsibilities.

● Willing to work evenings and weekends when required

● Access to a reliable car and a valid driver's license

What we offer:

● Salary - $40,000 - $50,000 per year with starting salary to be commensurate with your

education, training and experience.

● An opportunity to work with an organization involved in the preservation and management of one of our most important natural resources.

● A combination of remote and in-person work.

● Benefits in accordance with the New Brunswick Employment Standards.

● 3 weeks vacation starting.

● Health and Dental benefits after enrollment period.

We thank all candidates for submitting their application, however, only those being considered for further review will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $40,000.00-$50,000.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Fredericton, NB E3C 0N9