Description
Who We Are
Black Engineers of Canada (BEC) is a Not-for-Profit Professional Organization geared towards providing a safe environment for Black Engineers where they can aspire and become a better version of themselves. We empower and uplift the Black Engineers community, including youth and aspiring engineers, by advocating for equitable opportunities, enhancing living conditions, and promoting mental health improvement. We achieve this through robust mentorship programs, impactful networking events, innovative educational initiatives, safe spaces for difficult conversations, and dedicated research efforts. We are committed to leveraging all our human and financial resources towards realizing a stronger, and more inclusive community.
The Opportunity
We are searching for a Director of Membership & Enrolment (Volunteer) who will handle the following responsibilities by dedicating 5 hours weekly of volunteer time.
Role Summary
As the Director of Membership & Enrolment, you will lead strategy and execution for attracting, enrolling, engaging, and retaining BEC members. You will own the full membership lifecycle—from outreach and onboarding to renewals and community engagement—and partner closely with programs, fundraising, and partnerships to grow a vibrant, diverse, and mission-aligned membership base.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute a comprehensive 2–5 year Membership Growth Strategy aimed at significantly increasing the number of Black engineers joining BEC, including targeted recruitment campaigns, partnerships with universities, engineering associations, and industry organizations.
Lead member retention and engagement initiatives to foster a strong sense of belonging, driving high renewal rates through personalized communication, networking opportunities, mentorship programs, and value-added member experiences.
Provide strategic leadership and build a high-performing volunteer team dedicated to membership growth, including recruitment, training, motivation, and performance management of the Membership & Enrolment committee.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (HR, Programs, Communications, Entrepreneurial, Marketing, IT, and Finance) to ensure membership strategies are integrated across all BEC activities and initiatives.
Design and implement data-driven enrolment and onboarding processes to create a seamless and welcoming experience for new and prospective members while continuously improving conversion rates.
Monitor key membership metrics, analyze trends, and produce regular reports for the BEC Board on growth progress, retention rates, engagement levels, and recommended adjustments to strategies.
Champion BEC’s mission and values by promoting inclusivity, equity, and excellence within the Black engineering community and acting as a visible ambassador to attract top Black engineering talent across Canada.
Benefits
Opportunity to grow your professional network.
Direct impact on volunteer success and organizational effectiveness.
Experience that strengthens your professional profile.
Meaningful contribution to a purpose-driven mission.
Ready to Join Us:
If you are excited about this opportunity, able to commit up to 5 hours weekly for the next one year, please submit your resume to tolulope@blackengineers.ca Indicate the volunteer role that you are applying for as the subject of the email.
Requirements
Qualifications
Experience in membership, marketing or business development roles.
People management experience.
Proven track record of growing and retaining member communities.
Strong data literacy; experience using AMS.
Excellent communication and project management skills.
Familiarity with community-based outreach and partnerships.
Experience with marketing and lifecycle campaigns.
