The primary role of the SME membership consultant is to enhance communication such that member engagement is improved within the Society. There are three types of membership consultants and each will recruit team members of volunteers from various member groups to assist him/her to ensure that this leadership role is possible, effective and also provides a means to identify, cultivate and mentor future leaders. SME membership consultants and/or their teams focused on senior or student chapters will make contact with each chapter assigned at least once per month, and will personally visit each chapter at least once per year.
SME membership consultants will receive tactical guidance from the SME manager, member units, who is an SME employee serving as a liaison between the membership consultants and SME Headquarters. This will ensure that membership consultants receive the support, guidance and tools they need to meet their goals.
Assigned to a specific geographic area based on the number of SME members, number of senior chapters, geographic area and chapter growth potential. These membership consultants are charged with:
- Enhancing effectiveness of existing chapters
- Mentoring struggling chapters
- Developing and promoting member engagement events
- Establishing new senior chapters
Assigned to a specific geographic area based on the number of SME student members, number of student chapters, geographic area and student chapter growth potential. The primary focus is to work directly with faculty advisors and chapter-appointed student chapter liaisons. These membership consultants are charged with:
- Enhancing effectiveness of existing chapters
- Mentoring struggling chapters
- Promoting honor awards, job/career fairs and student competitions
- Establishing new student chapters
Are appointed to specific, short-term tasks, including innovative programs based on identified need and skill.
The SME Member Council is currently
seeking membership consultants.
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If you have questions about the role of SME membership consultants or the application process, please call SME Customer Care at 800.733.4763.