WineTalent Classifieds: Member Relations Manager

Member Relations Manager

WineTalent is working with our client, the Napa Valley Grapegrowers, to find a Member Relations Manager to support the organization.  The Napa Valley Grapegrowers is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting Napa Valley�s world-class vineyards.  The Member Relations Manager will be responsible for the overall development and execution of NVG�s membership outreach plan.  The successful candidate will have a strong sales and marketing background with a proven track record of increasing growth.  The Member Relations Manager will exhibit exceptional professionalism, analytical skills, communication abilities and strategic vision.

Responsibilities:

1.  Membership Outreach

• Develop and manage membership outreach plan to increase membership ?
• Host regular meetings and events with potential NVG members to communicate the value ?of membership. Leverage the contacts of NVG Directors and other active member and ?supporters 
• Responsible for meeting membership growth and budget goals as established annually ?

2.  Member Relations

• Act as staff liaison to NVG membership ?
• Personally meet with and regularly communicate membership benefits with existing ?members ?
• Manage membership database of over 700 members ?
• Manage membership dues renewal process and work with the Director of Finance to ?ensure that accounting and reporting is accurate and timely ?
• Assess value for each membership category and make recommendations to enhance ?membership benefits ?
• Actively solicit feedback from NVG members about ways to add value ?
• Assist with the management of the members-only section of the NVG website
• Provide direction and content for membership events including, but not limited to, the ?Annual Membership Meeting and the Annual Dinner ?

3.  Provide general support to the Board of Directors and the Executive Director

• Prepare monthly Board of Directors membership report ?
• Prepare biannual Board of Directors membership presentation ?

4.  Working with the Marketing & Communications Committee, fulfill the

      membership objectives of the 2016 Communications Plan

5.  Manage the Volunteer & Hospitality Committee for the NVG�s signature     

       fundraiser, Harvest STOMP

?

6.   Assist the Executive Director in running the annual Napa Valley Grower of the

       Year award program ?

7.    Miscellaneous administrative duties

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years in related position ?
• Superior writing and verbal communication skills ?
• Experience or interest in Napa Valley winegrape growing ?
• Highly motivated work ethic and organizational skills ?
• Strong interpersonal skills and an outgoing personality ?
• Advanced abilities to create, maintain, and report budgets ?
• Demonstrated success managing accounts and performing analyses ?
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and Access or other database management ?
• Experience with the sales and management of a luxury brand a plus ?
• Ability to assist with event set up, breakdown, and coordination ?
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. ?
• Clean driving record with the California DMV ?

Interested candidates should email a resume to amy@winetalent.net.  All inquiries are completely confidential.