Member Engagement Coordinator

GENERAL SUMMARY:Assists the Internal Affairs Director in managing and recommending strategies for the programs assigned to Internal Affairs Division.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:in the development, implementation, and functionality of member based operations to promote and increase the recruitment, retention, and engagement of the individual member in their associations with The American Legion.departments and districts in developing new posts and revitalizing posts identified as needing additional support.revise, and update publications, manuals, communications, and directives supporting the Internal Affairs programs.and coordinate the printing and distribution of membership cards.in the development, evaluation and where approved, implementation of strategies pertaining to all Internal Affairs programs which may include, but not limited to:of The American LegionLegion RidersAmerican Legion Amateur Radio ClubEmergency FundUp For LifeAmerican Legion CollegeLegion Education InstituteTraining InitiativesTraining NewsletterRunwith military componentsService Medal AwardMembership Awardsin the evaluation of expenditures by project for cost/benefit reporting and effectiveness and implements revision of membership acquisition, engagement, and retention strategies.communication liaison link to five geographic regions and the National Vice Commanders.the National Organization in field assignments designed to market participation in all programs of The American Legion. Educates, motivates, and provides feedback for membership strategies.with outreach designed to increase and improve membership in the organization.other duties as assigned.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP (reports directly to): DEPUTY DIRECTOR/INTERNAL AFFAIRSMINIMUM SKILLS REQUIRED FOR ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Select only one under each category):Education/Technical Knowledge:College education – Four year degree or knowledge of specialized principles or techniques equivalent to those that would normally be obtained through a formal four-year college/university academic program; or in-depth specialized training directly related to the type of work to be performed.

Additional Skills Needed:extensive prior experience working with veterans and/or other civic organization preferred.in working with and/or supervising other personnel.be a veteran eligible for membership in The American Legion and thoroughly familiar with the principles of The American Legion.be able to travel for meetings, conferences, field assignments, etc.be able to develop presentations and assess content for overall effect.to be a capable speaker, presenter, and facilitator.have good writing skills, strong organizational/planning/coordinating skills.be familiar with computer operations and have knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Experience:3 years up to 5 years

Supervision of Others:The position is responsible for orienting and training others, and assigning and reviewing their work. May also be responsible for acting in a “lead” or “senior” capacity over other positions performing essentially the same work, or related technical tasks and reporting to a higher level on a formal basis.