
Jill Hammons
Director of Membership
USS Midway Museum
San Diego, CA USA
“Don’t give up and don’t give in. Tomorrow is a whole new day and new experience.”
USS Midway Museum
San Diego, CA USA
“Don’t give up and don’t give in. Tomorrow is a whole new day and new experience.”
Director of Membership
Implement department strategies to attain annual membership goals for the USS Midway Museum.
Membership directors are typically steeped in statistics on renewal rates and the like. I don’t have prior experience in those things, so I hired people who do. Then, I play to my strengths like customer service and leadership. I focus on guest experience, organize events for members, and look for new speakers and experiences for our members. I spend a lot of time educating members about the ship and veterans. I also use every day to make sure the USS Midway is connected with the community.
Here's the first step for college students
A college degree can open so many doors for you, but it's only one piece of the puzzle. Make sure you work on your other skills and experiences (networking, creative expression, writing, public speaking, self-confidence, etc.) while you pursue your degree. I also really advise that you volunteer as much as you can. It'll help you network, develop job skills, and shows that you believe in something bigger than yourself.
"Without a college degree, I'm less than everyone else."
California State University, Fullerton students and alumni