Member Engagement Associate: Great Lakes Territory
About The Position
Modern Woodmen of America is seeking a relationship-focused, highly organized Member Engagement Associate to strengthen member engagement, chapter growth, and the consistent delivery of our fraternal mission across assigned regions. This role serves as a key connection between the Fraternal Department and regional teams, providing coaching, training, and operational support to help chapter leaders plan meaningful events, create positive member experiences, and support organizational goals. The position is located in the Great Lakes territory (Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio) and requires frequent travel within these states. Applicants must reside within the territory with convenient access to a major airport. Modern Woodmen of America is a large fraternal benefit society with over $18 billion in assets, unique in pairing the member-owned characteristic of a mutual insurance company with the social mission of a service organization. They unite individuals with common bonds, provide life insurance and investment products, and form an effective volunteer network.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
- Five years of related experience leading successful programs and events.
- Strong ability to collaborate with internal partners, coach and develop others, communicate effectively, and deliver presentations.
- Experience planning and facilitating training, managing competing priorities, and adapting to changing direction.
- Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed to support regional events and meetings.
- Strong organizational, time management, budgeting, and financial skills.
- Ability to understand how sales activities contribute to member growth and engagement.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively in a team environment.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employment-based sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience with event planning, logistics, participant experience, and execution.
Responsibilities
- Coach and support chapter event planners, regional staff, and field representatives to strengthen leadership effectiveness and ensure consistent execution.
- Advise regional teams on member-focused event planning, event calendars, hospitality, volunteer service, experience design, and follow-up practices.
- Collaborate with field managers and Fraternal Department leaders to identify engagement opportunities, develop event strategies, and support regional plans.
- Assess regional training needs and partner with the Fraternal Development team to create and deliver tools, resources, and training plans.
- Attend select regional events to support leaders, observe the member experience, and identify best practices or process improvement opportunities.
- Serve as a communication link between assigned regions and the home office, helping align priorities, share feedback, and support regional meetings.
- Monitor regional fraternal activity, member engagement, and growth metrics, then prepare reports that highlight accomplishments, challenges, and opportunities.
- Support regional operations, including chapter boards, chapter budget guidance, and adherence to policies and procedures.
Benefits
- Company-paid retirement plan
- Matching 401(k) plan
- Employee Impact Bonus
- Medical, Dental and Prescription Drug Insurance (Company pays 100% of employee premiums and 50% of dependent premiums)
- Group term life insurance
- Long-term and short-term disability
- Voluntary benefits: vision, flexible savings accounts (FSA), accident insurance
- Vacation
- Sick leave
- 11 paid holidays
- Educational offerings for professional growth
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Job Search Resources
Similar Member Engagement Associate: Great Lakes Territory job opportunities
