Overview
Senior Member Services Specialist Jobs in Sacramento, USA at Current Newspaper
Background
Cap Radio is a mission-driven public media organization that exists to create more informed, involved and educated communities. We are the only nonprofit broadcaster in the region that operates a 20-person local newsroom and develops locally produced news, classical music and jazz shows. We connect with communities through radio broadcasting, live streaming, newsletters, on-demand audio, live experiences and more.
Cap Radio is recognized for our fact-based, nonpartisan news coverage, state politics and government accountability reporting that is aired daily by NPR stations throughout California, hyperlocal community-engaged journalism and locally hosted classical music and jazz programs. Each week, nearly 500,000 people in the region choose Cap Radio as a valued source of news, storytelling, music, and events.
As a 100% community-supported organization, Cap Radio’s Member Services team plays a critical role in sustaining our public service mission by interacting with our members, creating personalized touchpoints and communications, and strengthening the connection we have with our community. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, collaborative team that is building a strong and sustainable future for public media in the region.
Who
we’re looking for
The Senior Member Services Specialist is responsible for actively engaging in stewardship and cultivation efforts to achieve member retention, acquisition, and growth goals, enhance our understanding of and relationship with members, and maintain the overall health of our member data. The role handles complex membership operations tasks like processing foundation gifts, stocks and complex customer service issues. We are looking for detail-oriented, affable candidates who are enthusiastic about providing exceptional experience for our members by supporting daily membership operations and communications.
This position routinely interacts with Cap Radio members and the community through phone, email, mail and in-person engagements.
Position responsibilities
- Lead complex donor gift processing and acknowledgements, including donor‑advised funds, soft credit, and matching funds, to ensure effective stewardship through accurate attribution and recording and the preservation of data health and confidentiality.
- Perform high-level stewardship, cultivation, and recapture outreach communications to achieve membership retention and growth goals and nurture relationships with our member base.
- Serve as a key contact and steward for unassigned mid‑level donors, leveraging strategic touchpoints and gathering information on new donors to build a pipeline for our mid and major giving program.
- Work cross‑functionally to support member intelligence that bolsters our understanding of individual members, key member segments, and non‑members to deepen relationships with our donors and community and inform fundraising strategies and broader communications.
- Support inbound inquiries by acting as a senior point of contact for issues that require advanced knowledge and skills to effectively nurture and cultivate relationships with members and the community.
- Support Member Services team on initiatives and other tasks that help achieve ongoing operations, stewardship, retention, and cultivation goals.
Requirements
- Must be familiar or eager and willing to understand public media.
- Must be comfortable asking individuals for financial contributions.
- Experience in creating verbal rapport with donors by phone.
- Competent in use of Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
- Strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in CRMs (e.g., Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce).
- Mass email software experience, such as Luminate or Mail Chimp, is desirable.
- Three or more years of related membership experience, with a background in fundraising or development preferred.
Background Check
Cap Radio requires employment and education verification of new hires.
Location
This position is primary on‑site in Sacramento, transitioning to a hybrid schedule with one remote day per week after successful completion of the 90‑day onboarding period.
Salary
The hourly compensation for this role is $26.42‑$27.88 per hour. Cap Radio offers a competitive total compensation package, including base pay aligned with our organizational budget and a comprehensive suite of medical and fringe benefits.
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Retirement plan with employer matching
- Flexible spending plan for health and dependent care
- Group life insurance
- Flexible vacation
- Paid holidays
- Paid sick leave
Equal Opportunity Statement
Capital Public Radio is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants with disabilities may request and receive reasonable accommodation to apply for the position. If you have any inquiries or trouble submitting your application materials to the link, please contact us at careers or call 916‑278‑8992.
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Title: Senior Member Services Specialist
Company: Current Newspaper
Location: Sacramento, USA
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