Visual Artists Ireland – Membership & Communications

VAI is looking to recruit in the area of Membership & Communications.

Key Responsibilities

Membership Development

• Manage and continuously improve systems for membership renewal, retention, and recruitment
• Oversee the membership onboarding process, ensuring a seamless and informative experience
• Gather and analyse member feedback, working cross-functionally to enhance services
• Develop and implement member supports, including initiatives such as discount schemes
• Develop and execute membership growth and retention strategies
• Monitor, analyse, and report on membership metrics, ensuring data-driven decision-making
• Build and maintain strong relationships with colleges and educational institutions to promote membership uptake
• Manage and curate high-quality content for the Members’ Only section of the website

Communications

• Plan, produce, and deliver engaging twice-weekly eBulletins aligned with organisational standards
• Collaborate across departments to develop and distribute timely member communications
• Conceptualise and execute social media campaigns that promote the organisation and its members
• Ensure all communications are clear, consistent, and reflective of organisational values

Person Specification

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in membership development, engagement, or a similar role
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects from concept through to completion with strong attention to detail
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks effectively
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to engage stakeholders at all levels
• Experience building and maintaining relationships with diverse groups (artists, students, institutions, networks)
• Data-driven mindset with experience reporting on metrics and outcomes
• Proficiency in CRM systems, database management, and MS Office

Personal Attributes

• A proactive “completer-finisher” who takes ownership and delivers high-quality work
• Creative thinker with the ability to generate, articulate, and implement new ideas
• Highly detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and consistency
• Self-motivated, flexible, and solutions-focused
• Collaborative team player with a positive, can-do attitude

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to work flexible hours as required
• Availability to travel nationally as required.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to play a meaningful role in supporting and growing a vibrant community of visual artists. You will have the autonomy to shape initiatives, bring ideas to life, and directly contribute to the development of services that make a real impact.

To apply

Forward a CV and letter outlining your specific skills that make you suitable for this position to finance@visualartists.ie before 5pm Monday, 20th April 2024