Job Title: Community Growth Lead

Location: Washington, DC (Hybrid – On-site Wednesdays and Thursdays)

Industry: Membership & Community Engagement

Pay: $45-55/hour (Contract-to-Hire)

Type: Contract-to-Hire (3 months to a possible conversion)

Hours: 40 hours per week

Background Check: Required

Travel: Up to 20% for key stakeholder meetings

About Our Client

Our client is a globally recognized nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the scientific community. They are seeking an experienced Community Growth Lead to develop and implement strategies that drive membership acquisition, engagement, retention, and revenue growth. This is a newly created role offering a unique opportunity to shape and scale community engagement initiatives.

Job Description

The Community Growth Lead will be responsible for creating and executing data-driven strategies to optimize member acquisition, retention, and engagement. This leader will work cross-functionally with internal stakeholders, product teams, and marketing to enhance membership benefits and analyze user behavior to convert free users to paid members. This role requires a blend of strategic thinking, community engagement, and leadership expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategies to grow and retain members while increasing revenue.
• Analyze user behavior and membership data to optimize free-to-paid conversion strategies.
• Lead a team of six, including product managers and external stakeholder-facing roles.
• Oversee the full product lifecycle, including project scopes, roadmaps, and strategic planning.
• Collaborate with product, marketing, and sales teams to drive growth initiatives.
• Manage community engagement platforms such as volunteer forums and social media groups.
• Implement A/B testing, user segmentation, and performance optimization initiatives.
• Establish KPIs and track metrics to evaluate growth and engagement performance.
• Foster partnerships with third-party platforms to enhance member benefits and offerings.
  
  

Qualifications

• Experience: 10+ years of experience, with at least 5 years leading teams in a growth-focused environment.
• Industry Background: For-profit experience preferred, ideally in SaaS or membership-based organizations.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, SEO, SEM, CRM strategies, Adobe Target, and SAS.
• Leadership: Strong team management skills, with experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Soft Skills: Strategic thinker with excellent change management capabilities.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred in Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
  
  

Perks

• Hybrid schedule with in-office days for collaboration
• Opportunity to shape a new role and drive strategic initiatives
• Competitive contract rate with potential for full-time conversion
• Work within a well-established, mission-driven organization
  
  

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.