PBS Wisconsin is seeking a Membership Services Specialist to join the team responsible for cultivating the support of the 75,000 members whose contributions make up our single largest source of revenue each year. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is energized by leveraging their exceptional attention to detail, passion for database-centered work and commitment to stewarding positive relationships with donors and community members to advance a vital public service mission.

Reporting to the Development Data Operations Manager, the Membership Services Specialist contributes to PBS Wisconsin's fundraising success by recording donations in an accurate and timely manner, updating member records and pledges in our database, assembling mailings, and carrying out data hygiene tasks. This position also serves as part of Wisconsin Public Media's Audience Services team, the organization's front line of communication with viewers of PBS Wisconsin, listeners of Wisconsin Public Radio and other engaged community members. During designated Audience Services support hours, the Membership Services Specialist answers questions from the public about programming, membership, reception and technical issues over the phone and via email, and may greet in-person guests in Vilas Hall.

Attention to detail, commitment to positive communication and the ability to learn new software, technical procedures and business rules are essential to success in this role. The Membership Services Specialist must be able to work effectively both with a team to accomplish shared goals, and independently to complete tasks and projects with minimal direct oversight.

• 25% Serves as a point of contact to members and colleagues and assists with inquiries in accordance with established fundraising best practices, policies, and procedures, either on the phone or in person
• 25% Processes financial transactions, following established policies and procedures to ensure accurate recording, reporting, and reconciliation
• 5% Troubleshoots technical and collaborative functions to maximize the efficiency and efficacy of the unit
• 15% Analyzes financial and/or inventory data, reports and records, identifies discrepancies, investigates, recommends, and implements basic solutions as needed
• 5% Collaborates with colleagues to contribute to unit planning and strategy
• 5% Engages in, or oversees training, answers questions, and serves as a resource to the unit
• 10% Serves as a resource for viewers and listeners about questions about Wisconsin Public Media on the phone and via email
• 5% Accurately enter, edit, format, and interpret constituent information in member database, following established policies and procedures
• 5% Print and assemble in-house mailings to members and other constituents

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Preferred
H.S. Diploma

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
-Experience in customer service, membership, telemarketing, hospitality, or fundraising (or another related field)
-Experience using a donor or customer database
-Ability to distill important information in a clear and concise message to foster better communication (both verbal and written)
-Stellar organizational skills and punctuality
-Ability to listen and communicate with diverse and multicultural communities
-Experience with efficient and accurate data entry skills
-Proficiency in most common office software, such as Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and other related software
-Experience working collaboratively with a team to meet goals
-Ability to be self-directed and meet deadlines independently

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
-Experience in gift processing or customer payment processing
-Strong attention to detail as evidenced by experience entering and/or manipulating data, while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and efficiency
-Experience in nonprofit fundraising
-Experience in customer service via phone and virtual communications
-Prior success in a role that included significant data entry, either paid or volunteer
-Familiarity with safe data practices related to sensitive and confidential information such as home addresses, banking information etc.

The regular weekly work schedule must include at least four weekdays, including Mondays and Thursdays, to meet the unit's coverage needs.

During on-air fundraising drives, this position requires additional hours including evening and weekend shifts. Member drives are held 5-6 weeks per year and shifts during drives are pre-scheduled and can often be worked remotely.

Full or Part Time: 80% - 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Because the Membership Services Specialist interacts with sensitive data on a regular basis, the person in this role is required to work primarily on-site in Vilas Hall on the UW-Madison campus.
Beyond the schedule requirements listed, we are open to discussing needs for flexibility with qualified candidates. We are also open to accommodating remote work for up to 20% of a 100% FTE appointment, following successful completion of the probationary period.

Ongoing/Renewable

Minimum $23.25 HOURLY
Depending on Qualifications

The person in this position will be required to comply with the Ethical Guidelines for All Staff of Wisconsin Public Radio and Television located here: https://pbswisconsin.org/about/, in addition to the UW-Madison code of ethics.

This position works at a desk with a computer, keyboard and mouse for several hours at a time.

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The following must be received for your application to be complete: 1) Resume; 2) A cover letter describing how your experience relates to the job duties and minimum and desirable qualifications.

As applicants progress to interviews, they will need to provide at least three professional references with titles, emails, and phone numbers (include at least one supervisory reference).

Amanda Vinova
amanda.vinova@wisc.edu
608-262-0598
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Membership Services Specialist(PB048)

A46-PUBLIC MEDIA/PBS WISCONSIN

University Staff-Ongoing

289420-CP

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.