Summary
Description
Seeking a motivated team member to lead a wide range of organizational programs, initiatives and support for a professional association representing more than 700 optometrists in Colorado. Responsibilities include membership sales, support and engagement of members, education and social programming and event support. Requires excellent customer service and organizational skills, attention to detail, ease with multi-tasking, and excellent writing, communication, and people skills.
Position overview
Core team member of the Colorado Optometric Association responsible for engaging and retaining members by providing support, new and ongoing services, and information and tools so members can provide the best possible care to their patients. Actively interacts with volunteers within the organization including committee members and local societies.
Job Responsibilities:
- Develop, grow, and support all aspects of association members meeting or exceeding operational goals for membership recruitment, engagement, and retention.
- Respond via email and phone to member requests for information, serving as a knowledgeable, valuable, concise resource.
- Coordinate with the local society and young professional membership groups of the organization to implement social and continuing education programs.
- Gather and track information and announcements on education requirements, including recertification to share with the membership.
- Serve as the Continuing Education (CE) point person for the organization working directly with the CE committee and other credential agencies.
- Assist with annual events and legislative activities as needed.
- Ensure accuracy of information and manage COA databases including membership platform.
- Collaborate with staff and committees to develop a marketing plan for membership growth and retention.
- Manage budget for membership dues and other programs.
- Perform internal research, data collection, and communications projects to advance the COA and optometric strategic objectives.
- Contribute written membership features for association’s newsletter and e-magazine.
- Assist with special projects and other regular administrative functions for staff across the organization on an ongoing basis.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree with a major preferred in marketing, communications, non-profit management, public policy, or related field.
- Minimum 3-5 years relevant experience preferably in nonprofit management, marketing, customer service, or similar fields. Association experience is a plus.
- High level of interpersonal skills. Ability to build, manage and sustain relationships with internal staff, donors, board members, volunteers, and stakeholders through professional, effective, and timely communication.
- Outstanding oral and written communication skills with the ability to author reports and articles, present information and respond to questions from peers, supervisors, volunteers, and the public.
- Initiative-taker with a strong work ethic and willingness to do whatever is needed on a small, dedicated staff team (3-4 positions).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and G Suite products; experience with CRM and advocacy platforms a plus.
- Some evening meetings, travel and weekends are required. Must have a valid driver’s license and pass a criminal background check prior to hiring.
Compensation and Benefits
This is a full-time position with excellent benefits including health and dental insurance, vision care stipend, paid holidays, vacation, 401K match. Annual salary range is $69,000-$75,000. Hybrid office (50% in office, 50% remote) in downtown Denver.
How To Apply:
Please submit Cover Letter, Resume, and Salary Requirements to coa@visioncare.org by Friday, September 12. We plan to fill the position quickly due to an upcoming staff departure and strongly encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible. No phone calls please.
