Membership Sales Intern
About The Position
We are seeking an energetic and organized Membership Sales Intern to assist with outreach and engagement activities designed to grow and retain membership. This limited-term, seasonal internship provides hands-on experience in event coordination, marketing, and member relations while supporting the organization’s overall membership goals. The Membership Sales Intern will lead efforts to enhance membership sales through direct engagement with event visitors and community members. This role involves coordinating volunteers and staff, managing event logistics, supporting on-site engagement, and following up with members and prospects after the event.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Agriculture, or a related field.
- Strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills.
- Comfortable engaging with the public and working in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
- Event & Volunteer Coordination Recruit and coordinate volunteers and staff for membership outreach events.
- Provide training, tools, and resources to ensure effective member and prospect engagement.
- Serve as the on-site coordinator for assigned events, ensuring smooth daily operations.
- Member & Prospect Engagement Welcome and engage visitors at organizational exhibits or outreach booths.
- Encourage membership renewals and new memberships through meaningful conversations and value-based messaging.
- Achieve established membership goals for renewals and new memberships for each event or activity.
- Promote and manage incentive programs or giveaways to drive engagement.
- Utilize approved talking points and materials to communicate key membership benefits such as advocacy, leadership development, industry expertise, and member-exclusive services.
- Member & Prospect Engagement Welcome and engage visitors at organizational exhibits or outreach booths with meaningful conversations and value-based messaging.
- Achieve established membership sales goals for renewals, new and winback memberships.
- Promote and manage incentive programs or giveaways to drive engagement.
- Utilize approved talking points and materials to communicate key membership benefits such as advocacy, leadership development, industry expertise, and member-exclusive services.
- Engage in membership sales conversations on the phone utilizing established prospect lists.
- Engage in membership sales conversations with group member prospects Create and organization prospect lists utilizing multiple sources to develop leads for individual and group memberships Follow-Up & Communication Manage lists of members and prospects gathered during events.
- Send timely post-event communications (thank-you notes, winner notifications, membership information, etc.).
- Coordinate with communications tools and platforms (e.g., Propfuel or similar) to ensure consistent and effective outreach.
- Evaluation & Recommendations Collect volunteer and staff feedback on event effectiveness.
- Analyze member engagement results and recommend strategies for future improvements.
- Evaluate event materials, displays, and promotional tactics for effectiveness and return on investment.
- Research and recommend data collection or point-of-sale tools (such as tablets, QR codes, or mobile payment options) to improve future events.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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