AMGA Membership & Communications Manager

Boulder, CO (Hybrid)

$60K/yr – $69K/yrSenior LevelFull time

Posted 6 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own membership lifecycle and community engagement for a national outdoor-education org, coordinating multi-channel communications, events, and member services to boost retention and belonging.

  • Member Experience: own growth, retention, and relationship-building to deepen member loyalty.
  • Communications & Publications: drive print/digital engagement and oversee storytelling and publications.
  • Programs & Events: plan governance processes, regional meetups, and awards to strengthen connections and learning across the network.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Grow, retain, and support the AMGA membership.
  • Create opportunities for members to connect and engage with the AMGA community.
  • Drive member engagement through effective communications across a range of print and digital channels.
  • Coordinate the development of organizational publications and storytelling.
  • Manage communications and logistics for Board of Directors elections, annual membership awards, and other organizational processes.
  • Contribute to projects and initiatives that strengthen AMGA educational tools, resources, and organizational impact.
  • Promote and sustain a culture of inclusivity, curiosity, learning, cooperation, equity, and respect.
  • Develop strong relationships with members to understand their needs, enhance their experience with AMGA, promote membership retention, and foster a sense of belonging within the professional guiding community.
  • Provide exceptional customer service by responding to daily member inquiries via phone and email and serving as a knowledgeable resource on AMGA programs, benefits, and services.
  • Maintain accurate member records and data within the membership database (Salesforce), ensuring data integrity and supporting effective member engagement strategies.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to produce accurate, high-quality communications.
  • Strong customer service, relationship-building, and interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated project management and organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities, coordinate stakeholders, meet deadlines, and work both independently and collaboratively.
  • Proficiency with Google Workspace, Square, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), and macOS.
  • Experience with, or the ability to quickly learn, Salesforce, Webflow, Mailchimp, and other membership, communication, and data management platforms.
  • Ability to analyze data, generate reports, and leverage insights to support organizational goals and decision-making.

Preferred

  • Previous experience working for a membership-based organization, nonprofit association, or industry trade group.
  • Experience managing member communications, events, programs, or customer service initiatives.
  • Familiarity with climbing, skiing, mountain guiding, outdoor education, or the outdoor recreation industry.

Benefits

  • AMGA offers a generous benefits package including employer paid (employee only) healthcare and dental benefits, retirement match, sick and holiday time, generous paid time off, and a flexible work environment.
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American Mountain Guides Association

The American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA) is a 501(c)(3) educational non-profit that inspires and supports a culture of American mountain craft. The AMGA is our nation's exclusive representative to the International Federation of Mountain Guides Association (IFMGA), the international governing body responsible for guiding standards and education around the world.MissionTo inspire and support a culture of American mountain craft.Company OverviewThe American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA) is a 501(c)(3) educational non‐profit that is dedicated to supporting the American mountain guiding and climbing instructor community. As the leading organization of America’s most vibrant, inspiring community of climbers and skiers, the AMGA offers you cutting edge knowledge and hundreds of years of collective experience that you won’t get from any other climbing organization. AMGA guides and staff are the experts in the business of being a guide. We spent 40 years setting standards for American guiding instruction, protecting the guiding environment, and organizing a powerful, unified community of guides and clients. And we will spend the next 40 supporting you as you pursue your passion.DescriptionOur Vision: To provide renowned, world-class training and certifications to our guides and aspiring guides. To safeguard access to climbing and skiing areas utilized by the guided public. To offer cutting edge resources and services that support and enhance the livelihoods of guides. To be the community hub for all American mountain guides, climbing instructors, and their clients. To be at the forefront of growing and advancing the guiding profession

Founded in 1979
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