Applications are being accepted for a full-time Membership Coordinator in the philanthropic Development Department.
Responsibilities: The Membership Coordinator is responsible for the strategic planning and daily management of the zoo’s membership program and oversees membership strategy, sales, and benefit fulfillment. The Membership Coordinator also assists with membership budgets, stewardship, and additional donor relations areas/events. This position should have a passion for the zoo’s mission and a flexible schedule to include evenings and weekends as needed to support donor events and donor relations activities. See www.kidszoo.org for a full job description.
Requirements: Three years in membership, event planning, hospitality, project management, sponsorship, or other donors relations work is required. Bachelor’s degree in hospitality, communications, marketing, nonprofit management, or related field and experience with Blackbaud Altru, GiveSmart, Constant Contact, Canva, or other CRM and graphic design software are preferred. Must be at least 21 years of age.
Benefits: This is a full-time position requiring availability for a 40-hour work week year-round. Full-time benefits include Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, 403b Plan, 403b Matching, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Days Off, Paid Holidays, Paid Health & Wellness Days, and Paid Parental Leave as well as optional Dental, Vision, Life, and Pet Insurance Programs. All team members receive Employee Perks such as a free Staff Membership, concessions and retail discounts, development opportunities, and appreciation programs.
Application Deadline: September 27, 2024
About the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo
The Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo is northeast Indiana’s largest tourist attraction and well-loved community treasure, welcoming more than 600,000 guests each year and consistently named as one of the nation’s Top Ten Zoos for Kids by national media outlets. The Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo team provides exceptional animal care to 1,500 animals and 200 species throughout our 40 acre campus, participating in over 60 cooperative species survival programs. The zoo is committed to engaging diverse communities in our conservation work, delivering high-quality and educational community outreach programs, building a supportive and safe team culture, creating fun and welcoming experiences for all guests, and providing animals with opportunities to thrive physically and mentally through healthcare, nutrition, and advanced behavioral husbandry programs.
Mission: Connecting kids and animals, strengthening families, and inspiring people to care.
Vision: To create future generations of nature enthusiasts through leadership in animal care, educational experiences, and conservation.
