What are the responsibilities and job description for the Conservation Dinner Coordinator position at Union Sportsmen's Alliance?
About the Organization
The Union Sportsmen’s Alliance (USA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission to unite the union community through conservation to preserve North America’s outdoor heritage. The USA is a growing organization with a membership of more than 345,000 union members and like-minded individuals who love to hunt, fish, shoot, camp, hike and spend time outdoors.
We unite our members outside the workplace to build solidarity, raise funds for conservation, and volunteer their time and skills to projects and events that expand and improve public access to the outdoors, conserve wildlife habitats, restore our nation’s parks, and engage youths and their families in the great outdoors.
Qualifications & Educational Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- 3-5 years of event development and fundraising experience
- High school diploma or greater required.
- Detailed oriented, with exceptional organizational skills.
- Superior written and inter-personal communication skills.
- Ability to execute duties successfully with minimal oversight.
- Ability to legally and safely handle and control firearms and ammunition.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and events daily.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Background and experience speaking in front of large crowds of up to 500 people.
- Ability to travel with frequent overnight and weekend stays required. (up to 100 days) This job requires frequent travel
- Valid Driver’s License and dependable transportation.
- Ability to drive a vehicle pulling a trailer.
Job Description & Physical Demands
Primary Function
The Event Coordinator reports directly to the Events Manager and participates in all aspects of conservation dinners with an emphasis on conservation dinner development, planning and execution. The position also requires assistance with union conferences and conventions as needed. The position is charged with planning, developing, implementing, and maintaining a grassroots program designed to unite the union community through conservation. This position requires frequent travel and should expect to be on the road for up to 100 days per year.
Essential Role and Responsibilities
- Maintain the number and quality of existing USA Conservation Dinners assigned to you.
- Generate new event fundraising revenue by expanding our market depth of current relationships with labor unions and other USA partners, and through the development of new USA partnerships.
- Improve the overall quality of all events assigned to you.
- Develop and maintain long-term relationships vital to our continued success.
Additional Role and Responsibilities
- Coordinate Event Promotion materials for events assigned to you.
- Assist the administration team as needed when not traveling for events or handling event arrangements.
- Handle vendor and third-party rental coordination (i.e. caterers/venues).
- Act as liaison between our union locals and partners and headquarters on various issues.
- Submit timely and accurate event reports to headquarters and budget accordingly.
- Timely reporting of administrative needs.
- Participate in the operation of events.
- Set up and attend union conferences & conventions.
- Identify and schedule locations for events.
- Responsible for the set-up and take-down of event equipment.
- Collect and track revenue generated at events.
- Other duties as assigned by the Events Manager, Director of Field Operations or the Executive Director & CEO
Physical Demands
Working conditions are a combination of office and outdoor environment. This position may be required to sit or stand for most of the workday. Must be able to regularly lift 50-75 lbs. and participate in the loading and unloading of equipment.
Please Note: Applicants may apply from any U.S. state. Job does not require relocation to main office in Spring Hill, TN.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Spring Hill, TN 37174
Salary : $55,000 - $70,000
