About the role
Ready to shape how a global sustainability leader engages with its European community? Join Synmatch AI's client as a Membership Manager – Europe with an internationally recognized organization dedicated to responsible forest management through certification and stewardship. This is a unique opportunity to lead membership development across a diverse European base spanning environmental NGOs, social organizations, and economic actors.
Our client seeks a dynamic membership professional who brings deep familiarity with the European landscape Its stakeholder ecosystems, regional dynamics, and cultural diversity and can translate that knowledge into impactful membership strategies that strengthen their mission on the ground.
This role combines strategic development with hands-on engagement, where you'll analyze membership gaps, design outreach strategies, build relationships across chambers and geographies, and act as a trusted advocate for European members within the international organization.
What you will do as a Membership Manager – Europe...
Membership Development: Lead growth and development of membership across the European region, analyzing the current landscape to identify gaps in chamber and geographical representation
Strategic Recruitment: Identify and engage potential new members that strengthen the organization's mission and diversity across the region
Outreach Strategy: Design and implement outreach strategies to expand the European membership base effectively
Engagement Planning: Develop and execute engagement plans that increase and diversify participation across chambers and geographies
Relationship Building: Build and maintain strong relationships with members, regional networks, and stakeholder communities, drawing on an established European professional network
Member Services: Deliver high-quality member services, keeping members informed on key processes, governance, and strategic topics
Guidance & Training: Provide guidance, information, and training to members across the region as needed
Member Advocacy: Act as a trusted point of contact and advocate for European members within the international organization
What we are looking for…
Education: University degree in Business Administration, International Relations, Communications, Environmental Studies, Social Sciences, or equivalent
Professional Experience: Demonstrated experience in stakeholder relations, outreach, or membership/network development with international organizations or cross-border projects
European Expertise: Proven track record working within or across European institutions, networks, civil society, or multi-stakeholder platforms
Cross-Cultural Engagement: Experience engaging diverse actors across different European countries and cultural contexts
Interpersonal Skills: Strong ability to build trust across cultural and sectoral boundaries
Networking Ability: Existing or readily buildable European professional network across relevant sectors
English Fluency: Full professional fluency in English (written and spoken)
Additional Languages: Fluency in one or more additional European languages (e.g., French, Spanish) is a strong advantage
Technical Skills: Experience with CRM platforms such as Salesforce or Microsoft Dynamics
Benefits and perks…
Global Mission: Contribute to one of the world's most recognized sustainability standards and responsible forest management
European Scope: Shape membership strategy across an entire continent with diverse stakeholders
Strategic Influence: Directly impact organizational growth and representation across chambers and geographies
International Collaboration: Work within a multinational team committed to environmental and social impact
Professional Network: Expand your European professional network across NGOs, industry, and government sectors
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