AW Outreach Manager job opening

OUTREACH MANAGER JOB DESCRIPTION
April 2008

TITLE and JOB CLASS:   Outreach Manager, Regular Full-Time, Salaried
REPORTS TO:                  Executive Director

OVERVIEW:

The Outreach Manager is located in the Sylva, NC executive office and works closely with the Executive Director managing American Whitewater’s outreach, membership communications and event program. He/She will represent American Whitewater in a professional manner both in planning and execution of outreach, communications and events. The job involves extensive travel during the summer and fall. He/She must be very familiar with the whitewater industry, membership/business development and the mission of American Whitewater.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Outreach Manager is responsible for developing, coordinating and implementing outreach and membership events, advertising sales, media partnerships and sponsorships for American Whitewater.  Including the following:

Membership

• Creates yearly membership plan for the organization including membership drives, event presence, and incentive programs
• Assemble membership appeals and other bulk and electronic mailings including monthly e-newsletter

Stewardship Communications

• Creates American Whitewater promotion and written materials as needed by organization
• Responsible for maintenance of the AW website content including event postings, schedules and other pertinent information
• Develops strong working relationship with key athlete representatives and manages the AW ambassador program
• Developing external media contacts and materials for AW
• Assists AW stewardship staff with projects including website postings, bulk emails, and press releases

Events

• Provides leadership to AW river festivals; Wenatchee Festival, Deerfield Festival and Gauley Festival.  The position will be responsible for event execution and financial success.
• Coordinates with paddling clubs to assist in the execution and the promotion of other events that benefit AW including: Potomac, NPFF, French Broad Festival, Upper Yough Festival, and Ohiopyle Falls
• Organizes additional fundraising dinners or gatherings as opportunities occur

Magazine – AW Journal

• Responsible for ensuring financial health of publication including advertising sales, printing, distribution and provide leadership to editorial and layout staff

 
Sponsorship

• Builds relationships between American Whitewater and national corporate sponsors and promotes corporate philanthropy
• Implements regional partner program with retailers, instructional schools and outfitters

ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS:
Entrepreneurial self-starter
Excellent communication skills (written, oral, presentation and electronic)
Basic graphics and design skills a plus
Membership database management a plus
Interpersonal communication skills
Effectively managing volunteers

EXPERIENCE:
Three or more years outdoor industry or non profit experience
Four-year college degree or equivalent experience
Experienced at multi-tasking and maintaining a long-term view
Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
Adobe Creative Suite software (Photoshop, Illustrator, and Indesign)

ABOUT WORKING AT AMERICAN WHITEWATER:
American Whitewater values a collaborative, team oriented work environment. Success is shared with all stakeholders: staff, volunteers, board members, canoe clubs, government agencies and other partners. If you thrive in partnership, information sharing and collaborative processes, AW can be a very rewarding work experience.

The mission of American Whitewater is to conserve and restore America’s whitewater resources and to enhance opportunities to enjoy them safely.

TO APPLY: Please submit a resume and cover letter to Mark Singleton at mark@americanwhitewater.org  no phone calls

Deadline for applications is May 9, 2008.

American Whitewater is an Equal Opportunity Employer