Membership Coordinator

The International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council is a non-profit organization that provides training, certification, and education benefits to wildlife rehabilitators worldwide. Our growing organization is looking for a proactive individual to support our membership. Though this is an administrative position, a personal background in wildlife rehabilitation, animal care, or environmental issues is preferred. Read more about our organization at theiwrc.org.

Working Conditions

This position is .5 FTE (20 hours/week) with ability for qualified candidates to discuss an alternative level of staffing. This position can be combined with content specialist and/or development coordinator.

• Remote work environment
• Travel may be required one to two times a year

Membership Duties and Responsibilities

• Write and distribute monthly e-newsletter
• Manage the IWRC membership cycle – completion of weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual membership tasks and deliverables
• Maintain membership database
• Coordinate and host monthly Coffee and Tea virtual meetings
• Design outreach plans for membership recruitment and retention
• Maintain contact with membership and public via phone, email, and website in a timely manner
• Work with Membership Committee to reach applicable strategic goals

Other Responsibilities

• Manage office email box and attend to member-related emails and receipts
• Member phone support during working hours

Required Qualifications

• Outgoing and self-motivated individual eager to promote the mission of the IWRC
• Self-disciplined, highly organized, communicative, and detail-oriented
• Thrives in a dynamic, collaborative work environment
• Comfortable working in a remote setting with online work management software
• Ability to work effectively with diverse personalities in a tactful, decisive, and resourceful manner
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Comfort speaking in front of a camera (e.g. Zoom) and facilitating discussions
• Proficient with Google Suite and ability to learn new computer programs

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate’s degree specifically focused on wildlife issues, communications and development, organizational/administrative management, or related field
• Constituent relationship management database experience (Salesforce proficiency preferred)
• Paid, volunteer, or educational background in wildlife rehabilitation or related field
• Experience in communications and/or event management, ideally for a non-profit organization
• Experience in volunteer management
• Knowledge of wildlife welfare, conservation, rehabilitation, biology, or related fields
• Spanish or other non-English language proficiency

How to Apply

Please use Idealist to apply or email your resume and cover letter as a single PDF to director@theiwrc.org. Position is open until filled but priority review will begin the week of Oct 28, 2024.

We are currently looking to fill several positions and have some flexibility in how they are filled. We are offering various combinations of the positions to suit applicants’ skill bases and hourly work needs. This position can be combined with content specialist and/or development coordinator. Visit our postings for more information.

The International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council is an equal opportunity employer. Our organization serves a global community of wildlife rehabilitators, carers, and professionals and is made stronger by diversity. We do not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, parental status, marital status, veteran status, or national or ethnic origin. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.