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Communications Associate
Partnership Marketing Coordinator

 

Job Title: Communications Associate  

Position Overview:
The Communications Associate will support the Communications Manager in developing and disseminating information about the Union Sportsmen’s Alliance (USA) to union members across the nation in the form of journal ads and articles, brochures, press releases, web content, promotional videos, blog entries as well as the USA monthly e-newsletter, quarterly tabloid and direct mail. 

Job Responsibilities:

  • Work with the Communications Manager to write and edit compelling print and electronic communications for a variety of audiences including union members and leadership and outdoor and labor media.
  • Help coordinate and disseminate USA content in 20+ national union journals, websites and other communication mediums
  • Identify union communication channels at the local and regional levels and develop a communications network through which to deliver USA content on a regular basis.
  • Work with Web Manager to raise the USA’s online profile by writing and placing articles in the electronic media, social networking sites, and blogosphere.
  • Participate in USA membership campaign planning
  • Assist in candidate selection and promotion of TRCP’s television show, Escape to the Wild
  • Help identify new communication strategies and media to recruit USA members
  • Produce basic "print-ready" design materials including posters, web buttons, pamphlets and other materials

Requirements:

  • College degree in English, communications, journalism or related field
  • At least one year of experience in writing/communications or design field
  • Strong writing, editing and speaking skills
  • Good organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to coordinate and follow-up with union contacts
  • Ability to manage projects from start to finish with minimal supervision
  • Proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Strong desire to learn take on new challenges
  • Experience with electronic communications (e-blasts, blogs and websites)
  • Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat, InDesign, Illustrator and PhotoShop or similar design programs such as Quark Xpress, a plus
  • Interest in hunting, fishing and the outdoors
Location: Nashville, TN

To Apply: Please send resume, cover letter and 2 writing samples to Kate Cywinski at by May 15, 2008.  Applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.

 


 

Job Title:  Partnership Marketing Coordinator

Overview:
The Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership (TRCP) recently launched an exciting new outdoor hunting and fishing club exclusively for its 20 affiliated trade union partners and their 10 million members that hunt, fish and enjoy the outdoors.  This new program, The Union Sportsmen’s Alliance (USA) is a unique, first-of-its-kind hunting and fishing club designed to deliver both an exceptional experience and value to union sportsmen and their families. 

By joining the USA, union members can:

  1. Discover exciting places to hunt and fish
  2. Plan their next outdoor adventure
  3. Receive discounts on hunting and fishing gear
  4. Connect with fellow union sportsmen and women to share stories, ideas, tips and techniques along with photos from their latest outdoor adventure.
  5. Win free gear and incredible hunting and fishing trips

To learn more about the USA, log on to www.unionsportsmen.org 

Job Responsibilities:
The TRCP office in Nashville, Tennessee is seeking a motivated self-starter with a minimum of three years of experience in general marketing, sponsorships management or promotion.  The ideal candidate will also possess strong organizational skills, writing skills and have the ability to interact with corporate representatives at all levels.  Experience in graphic design capabilities is a plus.

The primary responsibility is to work with the Director of Membership Marketing & Programs to help facilitate the development and fulfillment of corporate partnerships in support of the newly formed club.  The role places emphasis on the preparation of all sponsorship packages and the subsequent follow-up related to these efforts in order to properly execute promotions, communication efforts and the daily facilitation of these partnerships.

Requirements:

  1. Extremely organized and detail oriented
  2. Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks
  3. Strong phone and public speaking skills
  4. Proactive thinker who will consider next steps without having to be told
  5. Ability to travel on a limited basis
  6. Must be proficient with Microsoft products including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
  7. Bachelor’s Degree or higher – preferably in Marketing/Communications
  8. A knowledge and interest in the outdoors is a plus

Only resumes received with an accompanying cover letter will be considered.  Please let us know about you professionally and why you think this job could be fit for you personally.  If you are an outdoor person, give us an insight into that side of your life as well.  Please include any salary history as well.

Please send cover letter and resume to:
Michelle Blackwelder
Executive Assistant
Union Sportsmen’s Alliance
Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership

The TRCP is a coalition of the nations most recognized hunting, fishing and conservation organizations, trade unions and individual hunters and anglers working together to “Guarantee All Americans a Place to Hunt and Fish”.  For more information on TRCP go to www.trcp.org

 
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