Responsibilities

• Develop and implement membership recruitment and retention plans to successfully increase membership.
• Maintain focus on all membership categories, while differentiating strategies for all dentists, hygienists and allied members.
• Develop relationships with the local dental societies in Illinois, three Illinois dental schools, Membership Committee, New Dentist Committee, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee to aid in membership recruitment, retention and engagement of Illinois dentists.
• Develop programs and procedures and personally contact non-renewing members, non-members, and current members. This includes an in-house calling campaign for recruitment/renewals and to ensure up-to-date member information. This will include “cold calling” of nonmembers to recruit into membership and highlight member benefits.
• Help on the phone with members and nonmembers looking to renew their membership
• Work with the ADA Client Services department on implementation of national strategies and programs at the state and local levels.
• Develop specific strategies for the New Dentist and Dental Student segments of membership.
• Plan events and conferences targeted to new and early career dentists.
• Make routine visits to Illinois’ three dental schools, arrange presentations and facilitate signing day to transition new graduates into ISDS membership.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with faculty and administration at all three dental schools.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Three-years of relevant work experience required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and database software
• Ability to identify and translate goals and objectives into strategies
• A passion for service and collaboration

Preferred

• Marketing, business development or association experience preferred

Benefits

• ISDS offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including, but not limited to; 401k, sizable employer 401k contribution, health insurance, employer-funded dental benefits, life insurance, disability insurance, AD&D insurance, paid time off, casual dress, flexible work environment.