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Kelsey\u2019s work will include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Managing LION\u2019s membership application process for prospective members and supporting&nbsp; the renewal process for existing members<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Answering questions and providing support to existing and prospective members regarding member benefits, membership status, program eligibility and managing member requests related to Facebook support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supporting the logistics of virtual and in-person member meetups, including our annual LION Awards program and ceremony<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Kelsey most recently worked at the National Museum of Wildlife Art, where she coordinated the membership program, served as the data administrator, and co-led a thriving community engagement initiative focused on accessibility. 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