Transform the Future of Global Nursing Leadership with Sigma

Sigma, the global honor society of nursing, is on the cusp of a powerful transformation—and we are searching for a strategic, inspiring, and innovative executive to lead the charge. With a 100-year legacy of advancing knowledge, leadership, and service in the nursing profession, Sigma is building a new future of global engagement. As our first-ever Chief Membership & Volunteer Engagement Officer (CMVEO), you will lead the #1 strategic priority: revitalizing our global membership and volunteer ecosystem to unlock growth, influence, and sustainability.

This is not a legacy position—it’s a once-in-a-career opportunity to build something extraordinary from the ground up. Sigma has never had an executive leadership team like this, and we’re intentionally dismantling old hierarchies to make room for collaboration, empowerment, and excellence. As CMVEO, you will have the support of an aligned, forward-looking Executive Leadership Team—including our Chief Nursing Officer, CFO, and Chief Marketing & Communications Officer—to co-create a new vision for how we serve, grow, and engage our members and volunteers worldwide.

A Day in the Life
 
As the CMVEO, you’ll lead one of Sigma’s largest teams, encompassing global membership services, chapter operations (across 700+ chapters worldwide), a robust call center, volunteer coordination, and regional outreach. Your day will blend visionary strategy with tactical execution. You may be shaping our new Member Value Proposition with consultants in the morning, meeting with global chapter leaders in the afternoon, and closing the day aligning cross-departmental strategies with Marketing, IT, and Communications to deliver a world-class member experience.

You’ll also serve as Sigma’s internal ambassador, helping our 60+ staff members understand why membership is every department’s priority—and showing them how they can be part of that movement. You’ll be a polished presence to our Board of Directors, a coach to your high-performing team, and a catalyst for bold change that balances tradition with transformation.

You Will Thrive in This Position If You…

• Hold a Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential and have a proven track record of leading major organizational turnarounds in association or nonprofit membership models

• Are energized by complexity, scale, and global scope—and have successfully led engagement strategiesacross diverse geographies and cultures

• Know how to balance data and storytelling—able to define metrics and dashboards while also inspiring people to see their role in the bigger picture

• Bring high emotional intelligence and executive polish, with experience navigating board relationships, leading internal transformations, and building trust at every level

• See governance as a growth strategy—and know how to place the right volunteer leaders in the right roles to drive outcomes

• Embrace innovation while honoring legacy—ready to reimagine systems, services, and structures without losing sight of what makes Sigma special

• Want to leave a legacy in the global nursing profession, not just take a job

Why Now, Why Sigma?

With nearly 50%of Sigma’s revenue tied to membership, your leadership in this role is pivotal to our future. We are prepared to invest deeply—restructuring how we engage members and empowering our next Chief Membership & Volunteer Engagement Officer (CMVEO) with the authority, team, and resources to deliver meaningful, measurable change.

At Sigma Nursing, we are boldly reimagining how we support and elevate nursing professionals worldwide—and that same vision extends to our leadership. As CMVEO, you’ll join a mission-driven, global organization that values strategic thinking, innovation, and transformational leadership.

We offer:

• Outstanding executive benefits, including HSA contributions, comprehensive insurance, retirement match, and robust PTO

• A collaborative executive team ready to support bold innovation and strategic risk-taking

• A strategic workplace culture where your work directly advances our top priority—membership growth, volunteer excellence, and organizational sustainability

• Work-life balance that includes summer half-day Fridays and a paid end-of-year holiday closure

• The opportunity to lead remotely, with strong infrastructure and a preference for candidates able to engage periodically at our Indianapolis headquarters for key moments of connection and planning

   

Additional Details

This is a remote-first executive role with periodic in-person presence expected—typically aligned with monthly CEO visits and strategic planning sessions at our Indianapolis office and international travel as needed.

This is not an entry-level or developmental opportunity. We’re seeking a seasoned executive leaderwith a successful track record of driving membership and volunteer engagement strategy, ideally in complex, global association environments.

If you thrive in autonomous, high-impact roles, are energized by aligning strategy with execution, and are ready to shape the next 100 years of nursing leadership, we’d love to hear from you.

Ready to Lead the Future of Global Membership and Volunteer Engagement?

Apply today to shape Sigma’s next chapter—building a membership and volunteer experience that reflects the passion, excellence, and leadership of the world’s top nursing professionals. Your vision will define how we connect, grow, and lead for the next century.

About Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing

Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (Sigma) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is developing nurse leaders anywhere to improve healthcare everywhere. Our more than 100,000 active nurse members across the globe are recognized leaders and scholars who demonstrate global nursing excellence. Our benefit options include health, dental, vision, life, short and long-term disability coverage, a retirement plan, paid holidays, and a generous amount of paid time off beginning in the first year of employment.

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