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Director of Membership

Boardroom
New York, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 4/15/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/14/2025

Director of Membership

As the Director of Membership , you will spearhead the launch and growth of Boardroom’s new membership business unit, driving its success as a cornerstone of the brand. This role requires a visionary leader to develop the overall strategic direction of the Membership Club, drive membership growth, oversee a small working team, design and drive the application and approval process, and maintain strong relationships with current members and strategic partners to ensure continued engagement and satisfaction. You will collaborate closely with the management team to uphold the exclusive and value-driven brand image of Boardroom.

Key Responsibilities

Foundation & Operations

  • Build an effective and cohesive Membership Department for an elite private club
  • Develop an innovative and effective recruiting strategy and application process
  • Leverage personal network to recruit members and strategic partners
  • Work with the executive team to build a robust membership experience that includes programming, networking, perks, and beyond
  • Oversee internal systems including the digital application process and membership portal
  • Manage membership P&L, reporting to the CFO and executive team

Membership Application & Approval Process

  • Manage the membership application process, ensuring all required documentation is completed accurately and promptly
  • Collaborate with the membership committee to present and review membership applications for approval
  • Ensure year 1 members are diversified with various backgrounds to ensure a high-quality and engaged membership base
  • Maintain strict confidentiality and discretion of sensitive membership information.

    • Member Relations

  • Build and maintain relationships with members, partners, and all external constituencies
  • Build and implement member ongoing communication strategy
  • Work closely with the events director on exclusive member programming and overall member experience
  • Implement retention strategies to ensure members renew their memberships on time
  • Monitor member feedback to gather insights for continuous improvement

    • Qualifications

  • Extensive membership experience (10 years); new club opening experience is a plus
  • Experience creating and overseeing budgets
  • Experience managing and building teams
  • A data-driven approach to membership with the ability to interpret and strategize based on performance metrics
  • Expertise in selling, marketing, and retaining memberships
  • Knowledge of cultural trends, insights, and consumer behavior as it pertains to membership
  • Extensive network with prospective like-minded business partners and members
  • Experience working with a CRM or club marketing software
  • Acute understanding of desirable member programming and perks
  • Exceptional communication and writing skills
  • Deep relationships and personal interest in the sports and entertainment world is a plus

    • About Boardroom

    Boardroom is a sports, media and entertainment brand co-founded by Kevin Durant and Rich Kleiman. Boardroom's flagship media arm features premium video, social, and newsletters showcasing how athletes, executives, musicians, and creators are moving the business world forward. Boardroom's ecosystem encompasses B2B events and experiences (such as its renowned NBA and WNBA All-Star events) as well as ticketed conferences such as Game Plan in partnership with CNBC. Our advisory arm serves to consult and connect athletes, brands, and executives with our broader network and initiatives.

    Recent film and TV projects also under the Boardroom umbrella include Academy Award-winning Two Distant Strangers (Netflix), the critically acclaimed scripted series SWAGGER (Apple TV ), and Emmy-nominated documentary NYC Point Gods (Showtime).

    Boardroom's sister company, Boardroom Sports Holdings, features investments in emerging sports teams and leagues, including Major League Pickleball's Brooklyn Aces, NWSL's Gotham FC, and MLS's Philadelphia Union.

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