Application Guide

How to Apply for Director, Community & Membership

at SHPE: Leading Hispanics in STEM

🏢 About SHPE: Leading Hispanics in STEM

SHPE is the leading organization dedicated to empowering Hispanics in STEM through community building, professional development, and advocacy. What makes SHPE unique is its dual focus on both individual member success and systemic change in STEM fields, creating a powerful mission-driven environment. Working here offers the opportunity to directly impact the representation and advancement of Hispanics in critical STEM careers while being part of a national movement.

About This Role

As Director of Community & Membership, you'll lead SHPE's national member engagement strategy from recruitment through lifetime pathways, with a focus on both growth and retention. This role is particularly impactful because you'll own MySHPE (their AMS/CRM/digital community platform) and drive strategic partnerships that expand SHPE's reach and revenue. You'll directly shape how thousands of Hispanic STEM professionals connect, develop, and advance through SHPE's ecosystem.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve analyzing MySHPE platform metrics to identify engagement trends, collaborating with Marketing on a national recruitment campaign, and negotiating partnership terms with a STEM education nonprofit. You'd likely spend time developing member retention strategies, optimizing digital community features, and aligning membership initiatives with SHPE's broader advocacy goals for Hispanic representation in STEM.

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🎯 Who SHPE: Leading Hispanics in STEM Is Looking For

  • Has 5+ years in nonprofit leadership with specific experience in membership-based organizations, not just general nonprofit work
  • Demonstrates hands-on experience with enterprise AMS/CRM platforms (like Salesforce, Nimble AMS, or similar) and digital community building
  • Shows proven success in developing national growth strategies that directly tie to both revenue generation and mission impact
  • Possesses experience negotiating and managing MOUs with mission-aligned organizations in the STEM or diversity space

📝 Tips for Applying to SHPE: Leading Hispanics in STEM

1

Quantify your experience with AMS/CRM platforms - specify which systems you've used, user counts, and specific outcomes like improved retention rates or streamlined onboarding

2

Highlight any experience with Hispanic/Latino communities or STEM organizations, as this shows cultural alignment with SHPE's mission

3

Prepare specific examples of how you've developed member engagement strategies that balanced volume growth with diversified revenue streams

4

Research SHPE's current membership structure and MySHPE platform to suggest specific improvements in your application materials

5

Demonstrate understanding of both nonprofit operations and STEM industry dynamics in your application

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your experience with association management systems and digital community platforms, specifically how you've optimized them for member engagement", "Examples of successful member recruitment campaigns you've led that resulted in both volume growth and revenue diversification", 'Your approach to developing strategic partnerships with mission-aligned organizations through MOUs', "How your background aligns with SHPE's specific focus on Hispanic STEM professionals and their unique needs"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Explore SHPE's current membership structure, chapters, and programs through their website and annual reports
  • → Investigate SHPE's existing partnerships and corporate sponsors to understand their network
  • → Review SHPE's advocacy positions and recent initiatives in STEM education and workforce development
  • → Look into similar organizations (NSBE, SWE, etc.) to understand competitive positioning in the diversity in STEM space
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you approach redesigning or optimizing MySHPE to increase member engagement and retention?
2 Describe a national member recruitment campaign you've led that balanced volume growth with revenue diversification
3 How have you developed and managed strategic partnerships through MOUs with mission-aligned organizations?
4 What metrics would you track to measure the success of SHPE's member engagement strategy?
5 How would you ensure SHPE's membership strategy addresses the specific needs of Hispanic professionals in STEM fields?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Applying with only general nonprofit experience without specific membership/community engagement expertise
  • Failing to demonstrate understanding of AMS/CRM platforms or digital community management
  • Not showing cultural competence or understanding of the specific challenges facing Hispanic professionals in STEM

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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