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 in Kansas City, Missouri. 
This is a full-time, 12-month, paid position, beginning immediately with an annual salary of $30,000 and 
access 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 sports and beyond, we want to hear from you!

Internship duties will include, but are not limited to:
Assisting in all aspects of membership services and operations, including individual and group
membership retention, recruitment, and overall member engagement. 

General Responsibilities:

• Support membership services, including retention of current members, recruitment efforts, and 
  tracking of monthly revenue goals.
• Assist with member engagement and/or sales efforts in all areas to meet annual revenue goals. 
  This includes:
  • Membership Services
  • Leadership programming and experiences (in-person and virtual)
  • National Convention
  • Job Board Postings
  • Awards and scholarships
  • Consulting services
• Assist with tracking overall member engagement metrics across all offerings.
• Website and association management system support.
• Front-facing personnel and communication to all members.
• Track the advancement of women working in sport.
• Assist with management of the Membership Engagement Committee, Awards Committee and
  Roundtable Collective programming.
• Day-to-day administrative tasks and other duties, as assigned.

Ways You’ll Gain Real Experience:

• Development of skills transferable to many facets of careers in sports business and nonprofit 
  organizations.
• Networking opportunities and interaction with women in all areas and levels in the business of 
  sports.
• Opportunity to explore and gain experience in many areas of nonprofit/association management.
• Industry-leading professional development and educational leadership training through the 2026 
  Women Leaders in Sports On the Rise Summit and NCAA Emerging Leaders Symposium
• Experience supporting and executing a National Convention event that brings together over 1300 
  executives in the business of sports.
• Work with a dynamic team that is passionate about the growth, leadership, and success of 
  women as leaders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• A passion for women’s leadership and career advancement.
• 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”.
• Strong computer skills required in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.) and Zoom 
  platforms
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Strong initiative and ability to problem solve.
• 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
• An ability to flex and pivot across several projects that require different ways of thinking and 
  working

Junior Associate Period: One 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 communit