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The-Children

Museum Membership Manager

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$65 - $90/hr

The Museum Membership Manager for The Children's Museum of Indianapolis supports the growth and effectiveness of the museum's membership program by planning and executing strategies that drive member ...

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Aspen Art Museum

Seasonal Membership Assistant

Aspen, CO · On-site

$25 - $30/hr

Collaborate closely with the membership associate to craft and implement strategies to grow and retain the museum's membership at various levels. Outreach & Events: Help ensuring a superior ...

Aspen Art Museum

Seasonal Membership Assistant

Aspen, CO · On-site

$25 - $30/hr

Collaborate closely with the membership associate to craft and implement strategies to grow and retain the museum's membership at various levels. Outreach & Events: Help ensuring a superior ...

Morris Museum of Art

Become a Museum Guide

Augusta, ME · On-site

There are also many benefits to becoming a docent/museum tour guide: museum membership, discounts in the gift shop, exclusive docent field trips, a book club, luncheons, and free contining education.

Morris Museum of Art

Become a Museum Guide

Augusta, ME · On-site

There are also many benefits to becoming a docent/museum tour guide: museum membership, discounts in the gift shop, exclusive docent field trips, a book club, luncheons, and free contining education.

Concord Museum

Events and Membership Manager

Concord, MA · On-site

$60 - $65/hr

Events and Membership Manager The Concord Museum seeks a highly organized, collaborative, and detail-oriented Events and Membership Manager to support the Museum's Advancement team through the ...

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Genesee Country Museum

Director of Development

Mumford, NY · On-site

$68K - $72K/yr

Museum's membership and sponsorship revenue by leading our general membership program, cultivating mid-level donors, and securing corporate partnerships that support our programs and events. Hours ...

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As of Sep 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for museum membership in the United States is $57,798.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $46,500.00 and $68,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Museum Membership job involves managing and growing a museum's membership program. Responsibilities often include recruiting new members, processing renewals, planning exclusive events, and providing customer service. The role may also involve marketing efforts, data management, and fundraising support. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential to engage members and enhance their experience.

What are the typical responsibilities of a museum membership professional?

Museum Membership professionals are responsible for recruiting, retaining, and engaging members through outreach, sales, and personalized communication. Their daily tasks often include processing membership transactions, responding to inquiries, supporting renewal campaigns, and coordinating special events or member-only benefits. They frequently collaborate with marketing, events, and visitor services teams to ensure a seamless member experience. By fostering strong relationships with members, these professionals play a crucial role in supporting the museum's revenue and community involvement.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the museum membership position, and why are they important?

To thrive in a Museum Membership role, you need strong customer service abilities, attention to detail, and experience with sales or membership programs, often supported by a background in marketing, communications, or non-profit management. Familiarity with CRM systems, point-of-sale software, and email marketing platforms is highly beneficial. Excellent interpersonal communication, problem-solving skills, and enthusiasm for the arts and cultural engagement set top candidates apart. These qualities are essential for building lasting relationships with members, increasing engagement, and supporting the museum's overall mission.

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Infographic showing various Museum Membership job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 25% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $57,798 per year, or $27.8 per hour.

Museum Membership Manager

The Children's Museum

Indianapolis, IN • On-site

Full-time

Posted 24 days ago

Job description

OVERVIEW:
The Museum Membership Manager for The Children's Museum of Indianapolis supports the growth and effectiveness of the museum's membership program by planning and executing strategies that drive member acquisition, retention, engagement, and revenue growth. The manager is responsible for achieving quarterly membership sales goals by overseeing the successful execution, analysis, and coordination of membership initiatives aligned with the museum's mission and strategic goals. The incumbent works closely with colleagues across the organization to deliver the market-aligned membership model that increases attendance, builds loyalty, and strengthens member and member-donor relationships.
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis is building and sustaining an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates differences. We believe that collaboration and open dialogue among people with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives best support our vision and mission.
REPORTS TO: Director of Membership and Admissions
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
  1. Supports the development and execution of annual membership plans, including strategies for sales growth, retention, and increased member engagement, incorporating market demand, audience needs, and institutional goals to achieve annual metrics. Benchmarks performance against peer organizations and contributes best-practice insights that support sustainable growth in member households and earned revenue.
  2. Executes CRM-driven sales strategies that support new member acquisition, renewals, retention, growth, and member-to-donor conversion. Partners with colleagues in data analytics, Brand Strategy and Sales, Advancement, and frontline teams to apply audience segmentation, lifecycle insights, and member feedback to improve relevance of offerings, value perception, and sales performance.
  3. Incorporates a constituent-first perspective in executing membership offerings, benefits, pricing, and member communications. Works closely with colleagues across the organization to align practices/policies, frontline messaging, and onsite touchpoints with the desired member experience and identifies opportunities to enhance membership renewals and retention.
  4. Works to achieve annual membership goals. Monitors membership sales, attendance, and conversion metrics. Shares insights with internal partners and supports the implementation of operational adjustments when needed and/or when projections change to reach metrics, ensuring continuity of member service and communication.
  5. Manages the development and execution of membership collateral and sales marketing materials. Shares input about e-communications and member journeys. Serves as project manager for membership acquisition and renewal campaigns, coordinating with creative team on timelines, approvals, and deliverables to ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with brand standards.
  6. Collaborates with colleagues across exhibits, programs, Advancement, Visitor Services, and operations to align membership initiatives with institutional priorities. Gathers data and shares member perspectives in planning discussions and ensures membership considerations are integrated into relevant programs and initiatives.
  7. Leads the planning and execution of member-focused experiences, including member early mornings, exhibit previews, and member incentives, and actively supports membership acquisition by staffing membership promotional sales tables and box office shifts during peak visitation periods to model effective sales behaviors and contribute to team sales efforts.
  8. Provides regular membership sales training and coaching to Box Office and Call Center teams and actively gathers and shares trends, insights, and frontline feedback to inform decision-making and continuous improvement of the membership program.
  9. Develops and maintains strategic partnerships with local family-friendly venues, attractions, and community organizations to expand membership benefits and create reciprocal opportunities. Works collaboratively with internal teams to identify partner offerings that enhance member value, support cross-promotional initiatives, and strengthen community visibility of the museum's membership program.
  10. In partnership with the Director of Membership and Admissions, supports the development and monitoring of the membership annual operating budget. Tracks revenue and expenses, identifies trends or variances, and elevates issues requiring attention or adjustment.

REQUIREMENTS:
  1. Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, business, nonprofit management, or a related field or equivalent work experience.
  2. Five (5) years of professional experience managing budgets, personnel and working in membership sales, marketing, or customer engagement, preferably in a nonprofit, cultural, or museum setting. Experience managing, mentoring, and coaching staff or cross-functional teams to achieve membership and revenue goals.
  3. Demonstrated experience overseeing or collaborating with creative teams on marketing collateral production preferred.
  4. Strong project management skills, including the ability to plan, execute, and monitor multiple initiatives simultaneously.
  5. Proficiency with CRM systems, databases, development software, spreadsheets, project management tools, and web applications.
  6. Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to translate data and insights into actionable strategies.
  7. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across departments, influence stakeholders, and negotiate effectively in a shared-responsibility environment.
  8. Commitment to continuous learning and improvement in the membership and member/donor environment.
  9. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, solutions-oriented environment committed to inclusion with changing priorities.

ADA REQUIREMENTS:
  1. Requires the ability to hear staff and visitors to respond quickly to their information, questions, or concerns.
  2. Requires the ability to communicate clearly with staff and visitors face-to-face, by phone, and via email.
  3. Requires the ability to effectively communicate during complex projects involving coordinated group work, share ideas and concepts clearly, listen effectively, and demonstrate agility in thinking.
  4. Agility and dexterity required for navigation or museum facility, campus, or other sites. Must be able to kneel, sit, or stand for prolonged periods of time and list up to 40 lbs.

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