Join the Better Portland Team!

Membership & Events Manager

Better Portland
Part-time employee • ~20 hours/week • Remote (Portland-based for events)
Compensation: $33–$38/hour, DOE

About Better Portland

Better Portland is a civic organization focused on building a stronger, more vibrant Portland economy—especially for small and local businesses. We bring people together around ideas, action, and accountability for the city’s future. We believe a thriving Portland requires inclusive leadership, diverse perspectives, and broad participation in civic and economic life.

The Role

The Membership & Events Manager is responsible for growing and supporting our membership and ensuring our events and communications run smoothly. This role works closely with the board and operates with a high level of independence. This position is ideal for someone who is highly organized, relationship-driven, comfortable with outreach and follow-up, and motivated by visible progress and results. This role is responsible for consistent membership growth through proactive outreach and follow-through.

Core Responsibilities

Membership Development & Relationships

  • Proactively identify and recruit new members

  • Lead outreach, follow-up, and relationship-building conversations

  • Clearly communicate the value of Better Portland membership

  • Track prospective and active members accurately and promptly

Member Services

  • Serve as the main point of contact for member questions

  • Ensure members feel informed, supported, and valued

Events

  • Coordinate events in partnership with the board

  • Support event promotion and logistics

  • Attend events and help ensure they run smoothly

Communications

  • Manage and send member newsletters

  • Manage Better Portland’s social media accounts

  • Ensure communications are timely, clear, and on-brand

Tracking & Coordination

  • Maintain accurate records using Google Workspace and membership software

  • Track memberships, payments, and event participation

  • Coordinate closely with the bookkeeper to ensure clean, up-to-date records

What We’re Looking For

  • Exceptionally organized with strong attention to detail

  • Disciplined about tracking, follow-up, and closing the loop

  • Comfortable initiating conversations, following up multiple times, and asking for commitment

  • Able to work independently with minimal oversight

  • Fast turnaround and strong follow-through

  • Clear, professional communicator

  • Cares deeply about Portland and the success of small and local businesses

Commitment to Inclusion

Better Portland strongly encourages applications from people of all backgrounds whose lived experiences are underrepresented in civic and economic leadership. We value diverse perspectives and believe inclusive participation makes Portland stronger.

Work Structure

  • Part-time employee, approximately 20 hours per week

  • Some evening availability required for events

  • Remote work, with in-person event attendance in Portland

Not a fit if:

  • You dislike outreach, follow-up, or asking people to join

  • You prefer purely behind-the-scenes work

  • You need heavy supervision 

To apply, send an intro email, resume, and LinkedIn profile to community@wearebetterportland.com 

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