Membership Marketing Manager

Berwyn, IL (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 11 days ago

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Job Summary

Own and drive the membership marketing strategy and lifecycle programs to acquire, engage, and retain members, aligning cross-functional teams and analyzing performance to optimize results.

  • Develop annual strategy with KPIs
  • Lead multi-channel campaigns
  • Build automated journeys and optimize digital properties

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a comprehensive annual membership marketing strategy focused on acquisition, engagement, and retention, with clearly defined goals, KPIs, and performance benchmarks.
  • Design and implement lifecycle marketing programs that guide prospects and members through key stages (awareness, acquisition, onboarding, engagement, renewal), leveraging segmentation and personalization to improve conversion and retention.
  • Plan and deliver integrated, multi-channel campaigns across email, web, digital platforms, print, and other channels to promote membership value, benefits, and key programs.
  • Collaborate closely with Membership staff, Divisions, and other internal teams to align marketing efforts, identify membership growth opportunities and target audiences, and ensure consistency in messaging and member experience.
  • Analyze campaign performance, member behavior, and engagement data to identify new opportunities, optimize marketing strategies, and continuously improve results across the membership funnel.
  • Work cross-functionally to build and optimize automated marketing journeys that enhance engagement and improve efficiency at scale.
  • Oversee and continuously improve membership digital properties, including the website, member center, and email channels, with a focus on user experience, conversion optimization, and lead capture.
  • Develop compelling, creative messaging that clearly communicates the value of ALA membership, including renewal campaigns, testimonials, targeted offers, and member stories.
  • Partner with the Director of Marketing to develop and manage the membership marketing budget, ensuring effective allocation of resources to maximize ROI.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in business, marketing, communications or journalism.
  • 3–5 years’ total marketing experience, preferably with 1–3 years of association membership marketing experience.
  • Demonstrated record of success in increasing sales.
  • Informz and Drupal experience required. Preferred knowledge of iMIS, PropFuel, digital advertising, and AI tools.
  • Innovative, creative marketing and messaging
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organizational and project planning skills, including the ability to organize materials and information with attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through
  • Ability to interpret data to inform membership journeys and customer pathways
  • Strong interpersonal skills with a team player mentality

Benefits

  • flexible work schedules, medical and dental coverage, generous paid vacation, retirement annuity, and a 35-hour work week.
  • Employees may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
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Chicago, Illinois, USA
833 employees (98 in marketing)
46% recommend to a friend
28% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
786K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$23.7K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
47.4%
Direct
43.2%
Referral
7.6%
Social
1.2%
Paid
0.5%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~834

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
98 (12% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

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