Membership Operations and Engagement – Junior Associate
Headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, Women Leaders in Sports is an organization dedicated to developing, connecting, advancing, and championing women working and leading in sports. Women Leaders currently serves nearly 6,000 members representing 600+ institutions, sports teams, and sports businesses nationwide.
We provide women connection, confidence, and a path to leadership by:
• Training and mentoring through our world-class leadership experiences
• Creating opportunities for connection and community, giving women a robust network to support their entire
career journey
• Championing women leaders by promoting their success through awards and media
• Educating, engaging, and challenging industry leaders to make more diverse and equitable hires
Women Leaders is currently seeking applicants for a dynamic Membership Operations and Engagement – Junior Associate to join its energetic and collaborative team located in Kansas City, Missouri. This is a full-time, 12-month, paid position, beginning immediately with an annual salary of $30,000 and with the option to immediately make contributions to a 401(k) plan with employer matching.
If you want to grow as a leader, develop your professional talents, and open doors to a career in college athletics and beyond, we want to hear from you! Internship duties will include, but are not limited to: Assisting in all aspects of membership development, including membership retention, recruitment, and overall
engagement. Promoting member opportunities and benefits, including Member Circles, Rising Stars, Career Connect, Happy Hours, and more.
General Responsibilities:
• Assist in all membership services efforts, including retention of current members and recruitment of new members.
• Maintenance of membership database and general systems support.
• Assist in the facilitation of member benefits such as Member Circles, Mentor Match Program, New Member Experience calls and much more.
• Manage customer service and general inquiries
• Track on the advancement of women working in sport.
• Assist with management of the Membership Committee, Awards Committee and Mentor Match Program.
• Day-to-day administrative tasks and other duties, as assigned.
• Report to Director of Membership Engagement and Manager of Membership Operations and Insights.
Ways You’ll Gain Real Experience:
• Development of skills transferable to many facets of careers in athletics and nonprofit organizations.
• Opportunity to explore and gain experience in many areas of nonprofit/association management.
• Networking opportunities and interaction with women in all areas and levels of intercollegiate athletics, pro sports, and sports business.
• Opportunity to explore and gain experience in many areas of nonprofit/association management.
• Industry-leading professional development and educational leadership training at the 2024 NCAA/Women Leaders Women’s Leadership Symposium and/or Institute for Advancement.
• Work with a dynamic team that is passionate about the growth, leadership, and success of women as leaders.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Eagerness to take initiative.
• A passion for women’s leadership and career advancement.
• Strong computer skills required in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.) and Zoom platforms
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational skills with proven attention to detail.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Willingness to learn systems and databases.
• Demonstrated passion and ability to foster relationships with a diverse group of people
• Strong computer skills required in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.) and Zoom platforms
• An ability to flex and pivot across several projects that require different ways of thinking and working
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment (and we mean FAST!)
• Highly coachable and hungry for feedback to get better and excel in the role.
• An optimist who sees challenges as opportunities and believes everything is “figure-out-able”.
Junior Associate Period: 1 year from the start date
How to Apply:
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and the position will be open until filled. Please submit a cover letter, résumé, list of three references to Megan Cairns, Megan@womenleadersinsports.org. Only email submissions will be
considered.
Women Leaders in Sports is an equal opportunity, equal access employer committed to achieving a diverse community.