Membership Sales

Title: Membership Sales

Location: John W. Lindsay YMCA

Position Status: Part-Time

Compensation: $15.70 per hour

There is potential inside all of us – we all have it in us to shine.

Every charity exists to help solve a problem – our charity exists to help solve many problems, from childcare shortages, social isolation, mental health issues, access to wellness, and more. Today, our network is spread across 100+ program locations in HRM and the province, meeting the most urgent needs of our communities in mental health supports, accessible childcare, supporting an increasing immigrant population, safe spaces for youth to grow and lead, helping to navigate a precarious labour market, delivering wellness programming for all, and creating community for isolated older adults. 

We give people the tools, encouragement, and safe space to discover their inner strength. When they know someone’s in their corner, with unconditional support, they realize they can do more than they thought possible. It’s your support, expertise, and guidance that helps people ignite their full potential and shape our neighbourhoods into vibrant and healthy communities.  

With us at their side, they can Shine On. 

As part of your total compensation:

• Receive a complimentary YMCA membership to our Health & Fitness facilities
• Access to Y at Home, where you can participate in fitness programs from your own home
• Discounts on YMCA childcare and camp programs
• 3 weeks’ Vacation entitlement and paid wellness days
• Comprehensive benefits package and pension
• Complimentary wellbeing and counselling services

About the role:

As Membership & Sales Service Staff you play an integral role in ensuring programming excellence through provision of a positive, inclusive, and meaningful Y experience that enhances participant achievement of a healthy lifestyle and healthy communities.  Reporting to the Membership Director, this role is integral to ensure the first point of contact is positive and welcoming for visitors, clients, and program participants.

In this role, you will:

• Provide introductions and information to members on comprehensive programming options in supporting the achievements of individual wellness goals and community engagement. Provide front-line support to new and existing members, including membership applications and requests for financial assistance applications, program registration, member orientations, as well as facility tours and rentals.  
• Ensure delivery of YMCA standards in day to day interactions with visitors and/or members to the facility. Ensure a positive, inclusive, welcoming environment for all visitors, members, clients, and participants.  Respond to incoming calls, emails, and requests for information from current and potential members.  Resolve member concerns in a timely and meaningful fashion.  
• Drive membership sales by meeting and exceeding individual and team targets through effective sales strategies and customer engagement.  
• Ensure compliance with all safety requirements, industry standards, staff certification and Child Protection processes in support of provision of safe environment for all participants, visitors, staff, and volunteers. Ensure that all member files are organized, maintained, and protected in keeping with Association confidentiality and record retention processes.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive atmosphere in internal/external dealings and communications in support of program delivery.  Respond to questions, requests for information, and support issue resolution in a timely, meaningful fashion. Provide support to Association program areas by actively sourcing opportunities to promote and engage members, as well as to assist with special events or activities to profile our Y mandate, values, and offerings.   
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Skills Qualifications:

• University or College program an asset
• 3-5 years experience in member relations
• Strong customer service/sales skills, with demonstrated ability to build relationships and establish rapport with clients
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Experience in fundraising or non-profit sector is an asset
• Strong interpersonal skills including tact, diplomacy, and ability to establish rapport with client
• Strong attention to detail 
• Flexibility to work irregular hours required
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

To Apply:

Please apply online at https://ymcahfx.ca/workwithus/ by April 11, 2025..

Please note that all successful candidates are required to provide:

• Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Check, and Child Abuse Registry Check (less than 6 months old), if 18 years of age or older
• Attend Child Safeguarding Training upon hire

Please note, Background checks are reviewed on an individual basis – offenses, if any, are based on role and Child Safeguarding requirements, and may not eliminate candidates from employment at our YMCA.

At the YMCA, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where every team member feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We believe that a variety of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences enrich our organization, enabling us to better serve our community and achieve our mission. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, racially diverse, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, gender-diverse people, people with diverse abilities, members of ethnic minorities and faith groups, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation.