Increase sailing participation and excellence through education, competition, and equal opportunity, while upholding the principles of fair play, sportsmanship, and safety.

Sailing has become a rapidly growing sport in the US, driven by innovations in access and education, and inspired by American success in international competition. The diverse sailing community is aligned around common goals for the sport. Sailing has been embraced by the public as being inspiring, inclusive and accessible.

In support of US Sailing's mission to grow and strengthen the sport of sailing, the Director is responsible for leading all aspects of our Membership business. This is a key leadership role responsible for providing excellent customer service, building, facilitating, and maintaining relationships with Sailing Organizations & Yacht Clubs as well as individual members.

The role will include implementing a robust value proposition designed to increase, heighten, and promote US Sailing programs and services to the broad sailing community. The Membership Director will report to the Senior Vice President of Partnerships and Memberships and work closely with the US Sailing leadership team, the Directors of Marketing and Partnership Marketing as well as across the entire organization.

This role requires a forward-thinking, creative leader focused on developing and delivering innovative member engagement strategies and experiences to grow both US Sailing and the sport. Interpersonal skills that can motivate and foster collaboration with a wide array of stakeholders including staff, volunteers, industry partners and sailing organizations, are critical to success in this role.

The position is a crucial member of the organization and is involved in major strategic and operational decisions affecting the organization and responsible for the following:

US Sailing provides a vibrant work environment that values creativity, teamwork, and respect. As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, US Sailing is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, genetic information or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

US Sailing is committed to its non-discrimination policies.

Send all inquiries to HR@ussailing.org and apply formally via our website.