The Association for association professionals in Chicagoland

Organization Summary

Mission: The Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (MEEA) is a collaborative network, promoting energy efficiency to optimize energy generation, reduce consumption, create jobs and decrease carbon emissions in all Midwest communities.

Vision: MEEA seeks an achievable pathway for all people and communities in the Midwest to receive the economic, environmental and societal benefits of energy efficiency and the larger clean energy economy.

At MEEA, we leverage our expertise to be the Midwest’s leading resource for our members, allies, policymakers and the broader energy sector to promote energy efficiency as the essential pathway to achieve a clean, affordable, equitable and sustainable future. We see energy efficiency as the least cost foundation of the clean energy economy, creating immediate energy savings, providing career pathways, reducing emissions, improving new and existing buildings and boosting Midwest business and industries. MEEA develops connections and engagement opportunities for a diverse group of organizations to collaboratively create practical solutions. MEEA serves as a technical resource and promotes program and policy best practices and highlights emerging technologies, all to maximize energy savings, reduce costs, improve resilience and lower energy burden.

Position Summary

The Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (MEEA) seeks a collaborative and creative professional to lead the growth and engagement of our membership community and advance MEEA’s marketing and communications efforts. This position is ideal for someone who’s excited to help shape how MEEA connects with members and positions itself as a trusted leader in energy efficiency across the Midwest.

Reporting to the Senior Director, Strategy & Engagement, the Membership & Marketing Manager will oversee day-to-day operations of MEEA’s membership and marketing programs while driving new ideas to strengthen member value, visibility, and impact.

Key Responsibilities

Membership Growth & Engagement

• Manage MEEA’s day-to-day membership functions, including member communications, dues invoicing, and engagement programming.
• Build and maintain strong, responsive relationships with members, ensuring MEEA remains a valued and relevant partner.
• Develop and implement creative strategies to attract new members, strengthen retention, and expand member participation.
• Coordinate and support MEEA’s membership committee and help facilitate other organizational committees and working groups.
• Partner with staff across departments to identify and promote opportunities for member collaboration and input.

Marketing & Communications

• Manage MEEA’s marketing strategy to strengthen brand visibility and position MEEA as a regional thought leader in energy efficiency.
• Oversee content development and production for MEEA communications, including the MEEA Minute newsletter, website, brochures, and event materials.
• Maintain and evolve MEEA’s website, with support from staff web team, and social media presence (LinkedIn and MEEA blog), ensuring content is timely, consistent, and engaging.
• Work collaboratively across teams to develop campaigns and materials that highlight MEEA’s impact, member successes, and industry insights.
• Support creative storytelling and messaging that inspire engagement among members, partners, and the broader energy community.

Events & Programs

• Serve as a member of the core team responsible for MEEA’s annual Midwest Energy Solutions Conference and the Inspiring Efficiency Awards.
• Support planning and promotion of webinars and other events to ensure consistent branding and high-quality content.
• Lead planning and coordination of membership cultivation activities, including MEEA’s Annual Membership Meeting and other engagement events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of professional experience in membership, marketing, communications, or related fields.
• Strong writing, editing, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Publisher; Adobe design software; Canva; LinkedIn; Asana or similar project management software
• Familiarity with Google Analytics
• Experience managing multiple projects, with strong attention to detail and deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and creatively about member engagement and organizational storytelling.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Creative and curious, eager to explore new approaches to engaging members and elevating MEEA’s visibility.
• Collaborative and relationship-oriented, with a genuine interest in connecting people and building community.
• Organized and adaptable, able to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
• Motivated by mission, excited to advance energy efficiency and sustainability across the Midwest.

Compensation

The Manager, Membership & Marketing position starts within an annual salary range of $70,000-$91,000. Compensation for a selected candidate will be commensurate with experience. MEEA offers a competitive employment benefits package that includes:

• 10 days of annual leave in the first year, 8 days of sick/personal leave, 9 holidays and 3 floating holidays
• Health insurance, including vision and dental insurance, and an employer sponsored healthcare reimbursement account
• A 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching
• Pre-tax commuter benefits and employer paid benefits such as term life and disability insurance
• Flexible hybrid work schedule

Location

Civic Opera Building

20 N Wacker Dr.

Chicago, IL 60606

To Apply

Visit www.mwalliance.org and navigate to our careers page. Submit your cover letter and resume through the online portal by 1/30/26.

Candidates who do not submit both items will not be considered. Candidates considered for interviews may be asked to provide writing samples and references. No phone calls please.

MEEA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination with regard to race, sex, gender, color, age, religion, creed, class, sexual orientation, national origin and disability.