Member Specialist, Stockton Center

Position Type: 100% FTE, 40 hours per week Compensation: $22.00 per hour, non‑exempt Benefits: Medical, vision, dental and life insurance, vacation and sick time off, paid federal holidays, and retirement plan (See full job description for more details). Organization Size: 50+ employees Reports to: SJV Regional Manager Location: Stockton, CA. This is an on‑site position. Not eligible for remote or hybrid work schedule.

JOB OVERVIEW

Digital NEST is an innovative workforce development center that has welcomed thousands of youth from working‑class, farmworker communities to develop the technical and professional skills they need to achieve their dreams. It is an exciting time for the NEST. We are focused on growth and expansion to five communities across the Monterey Bay (MBR) and San Joaquin Valley (SJVR) Regions in Northern California. Digital NEST has Centers in the heart of Watsonville, Salinas, Gilroy, Modesto, and Stockton.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Member Experience & Engagement (40%) Serve as the first point of contact for members, families, and visitors entering the Center. Support new member onboarding by executing established membership processes, including tours, forms, and consent documentation. Support member retention by identifying disengagement or attendance issues and flagging them appropriately. Greet members by name and foster positive, professional relationships that encourage ongoing participation. Answer member questions and provide clear guidance on Center norms, programs, events, and schedules. Promote Center programs and events through in‑person engagement and digital communication tools including posting to social media channels. Reinforce expectations around safety, respect, and positive community behavior. Front Desk Operations & Data Integrity (35%) Ensure all members and visitors are accurately checked in and out using Digital NEST systems. Maintain accurate, real‑time attendance and engagement data in Airtable, Asana, and related tools. Track daily participation and contribute to monthly Center reporting and dashboards. Manage Center calendars, including room reservations and internal scheduling. Respond to general inquiries (phone, email, in‑person) and route requests as needed. Maintain up‑to‑date member‑facing signage, program collateral, and front‑desk materials. Complete assigned tasks and follow‑ups using Digital NEST task management systems. Center Operations & Space Support (25%) Support daily Center operations, including opening and closing procedures. Assist with room setup and breakdown for programs, events, and community use. Monitor the Center environment to ensure it remains clean, safe, and welcoming. Observe and report facility, safety, or behavior‑related concerns in a timely manner. Support supply tracking, purchasing requests, and inventory management. Assist with vendor coordination, maintenance requests, and facilities follow‑up. Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent required. At least 3 years of experience in customer service, youth engagement, hospitality, or front‑facing community roles. Experience working with youth and young adults ages 14–24. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent customer service skills. Comfort working with data systems, calendars, and task management tools. Proficiency with Google Workspace; experience with CRM or attendance systems preferred.

REQUIREMENTS

Passion for the mission of Digital NEST and belief in upholding organization’s core values. Understanding of and sensitivity to issues of culture/ethnicity/race, gender, sexual identity, class/SES and immigration status. Ability to be an ally to people of color, women and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, queer, questioning and intersex individuals and their allies (LGBTQIA). Must be able to travel and work evenings or weekends occasionally, or as needed. Maintain dexterity and coordination, sufficient to perform essential functions. Ability to perform administrative, computer‑based tasks, to be mobile (including, but not limited to walking, bending, squatting, crouching, twisting, kneeling, reaching, etc.), and lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 35 pounds as needed. NOTE: The job offer will be contingent upon the successful completion and passing of a background check.

ABOUT OUR BENEFITS

100% Agency Paid Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance for the employee SIMPLE IRA Retirement Benefit with up to 3% employer match 10 Paid Vacation Days for Full‑time Employees 13 Paid Holidays Annually Plus Business closure/holiday the week between Christmas Day and New Years Day Paid Sick Time Off Annual Parking Permit Professional Development Flexible Work Schedule We understand that no candidate is perfectly qualified for any job. Experience comes in different forms; many skills are transferable, and passion goes a long way. Even more important than your resume is a clear demonstration of dedication, impact, and the ability to thrive in a fluid and collaborative environment. We want you to learn new things in this role and encourage you to apply if your experience is close to what we’re looking for. We also know that diversity of background and thought makes for better problem‑solving and more creative thinking, so we're dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team. We look forward to hearing from you. Digital NEST, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Digital NEST is committed to an inclusive experience for all applicants and will endeavor to make reasonable accommodations in the interview process, to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Please refer to our career page for more information on how to apply for reasonable accommodations. #J-18808-Ljbffr Digital NEST