Mississippi Forestry Association Seeks Communications Coordinator

Mississippi Forestry Association is currently accepting applications for the position of Communications Coordinator. Interested candidates should have a background in a communications-related field, as well as strong communication skills. This position requires some knowledge and familiarity of forestry and natural resource management.

For more information about this position, please contact Mississippi Forestry Association at 601-354-4936.

Looking to get published?

An opportunity for WOMA members from Guns.com:

Guns.com is a big domain name to live up to and we hold ourselves a demanding six days a week publishing schedule, so it goes without saying that we are constantly on the search for new talent from writers and creators with an interest in and knowledge of firearms. If interested we encourage you to submit your resume and writing samples (links or files) toresumes@guns.com if you would like to be considered for future freelance work with us.

We are looking for writers with a comprehensive knowledge of firearms and who can “speak gun” fluently in a relaxed, inviting, insightful and unique manner. We publish content on just about any and every gun related topic imaginable including hunting, self-defense, tactical shooting, military hardware, antiques, competitive shooting, black powder and handloading and we’re looking for writers that are at least familiar with most of these categories (and with an “expertise” in one or two). You can get a much better feel for what we’re looking for in a Guns.com writer by checking out the site.

As a writer in Guns.com’s freelance network you would work remotely and contribute anywhere between two times a week to once every two weeks–a nice little gig for the working freelancer. We like to think of ourselves as accommodating to work with both professionally and creatively and our rates are competitive for the web.

If interested please email your resume and a couple samples of written work (or video) to Aaron at resumes@guns.com. Please put OWAA in the subject line of your email.

River Country Outdoors Adds Award Winning Outdoor Photographer and WOMA Member Gretchen Mueller Steele to Staff

Pinckneyville, IL  May 17, 2011:  River Country Outdoors, published by E
and R Media is pleased to announce the addition of award winning outdoor
photographer and writer Gretchen Mueller Steele to its line up of outstanding
outdoor writers. River Country Outdoors is a print publication that serves the Southern
Illinois, Southeast Missouri, Southwest Indiana and Northwest Kentucky area and
markets. Steele will also be part of the content development and advertising
teams.

“Gretchen is one the most well connected people in the
outdoor industry in our service area. We have been lucky to publish her
photographs and articles previously as a freelancer. We are most pleased that
she has accepted a position with our team.” Said Jeff Egbert, publisher.

Steele will be working with Production Manager Shea
Campanella to increase the variety of topics covered as well to introduce new
outdoor writers and photographers to River Country Outdoors. In addition to her
work with production, writing and editing, Steele can be contacted for
information regarding advertising as well.

For information concerning submissions to River Country
Outdoors, Sponsorship Opportunities, and Advertising , please contact Gretchen
Steele  by e mail steelephoto@gmail.com or by phone at
618-201-4180.

From Gretchen:

As part of my position I will be working in both advertising sales and content
development, so I will be looking to the many talented writers and photographers
at WOMA for help with our expanding coverage of women in the outdoors. Any
industry members who would be interested in advertising or sponsoring a  writer
and monthly column are also welcome to contact me for any details they may need.

As always, I look to WOMA for the brightest and best in the outdoor
industry.

-Gretchen

NSSA searching for new skeet director

The National Skeet Shooting Association (NSSA) is searching for a new Skeet Director, a key position in the association and the primary contact with NSSA’s 20,000 members and 600 clubs and member organizations. The position is located in San Antonio, Texas, at the National Shooting Complex, the association’s headquarters.

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Contribute articles, photos to the Range Report

The Range Report, published by the National Shooting Sports Foundation, is a quarterly magazine distributed to a 10,000-plus readership made up primarily of club officers and range managers and staff. Its intent is to offer information that will help range owners, operators and officers manage their shooting facilities in a professional, environmentally and legally sound manner while providing their shooters with an optimum experience. The magazine covers good business practices, community involvement, legislation and other topics of importance to the range administrator.

In addition to regular departments authored and edited by staff, The Range Report features articles and photographs contributed by freelancers. Features should be aimed at the readership and goals described above. All article proposals should begin with a query sent to rangereport@nssf.org. The Range Report generally pays $500 for feature article copy and additional for any photographs submitted by the author, whether or not he or she is the photographer, that are used in the layout. Range-related photography will also be considered for immediate or future purchase if submitted to rangereport@nssf.org.

See contributor guidelines for more details.

Writing opportunity: NRA editor seeks article queries

NRA editor seeks article queries for NRA InSights magazine. This monthly print publication, along with its sister website www.nrainsights.org, is targeted toward all Junior Members of the NRA. As such, subject matter encompasses all shooting sports open to Junior competitors, ethical hunting and general outdoorsmanship.

The age range is generally 8-18 years old. To keep the magazine interesting to this broad age range, some articles are extremely basic, while others are slightly more advanced. Authors are generally asked to write to about a sixth-grade reading level. (A full set of writer’s guidelines is available upon request.)

Article queries and submissions from young people are given particular consideration, although entries from adults are welcome as well. Contact managing editor Wendy LaFever via e-mail at wlafever@nrahq.org.

Job opportunity with USA Shooting

After nearly three years as the Media and Public Relations Manager for USA Shooting, Mary Beth Vorwerk will resign in March to pursue other interests.

Her tenure was highlighted by numerous improvements to USA Shooting, including all forms of print media, website updates and press releases, as well as coverage of the USA Shooting events and athletes. A veteran of two Olympic Games, Vorwerk’s work in the Olympic family helped establish USA Shooting as a media-savvy National Governing Body.

USA Shooting will accept applications for the Media and Public Relations Manager until Friday, February 5th. Applications should include a cover letter and resume, as well as writing samples or website links to recent work in the Media/PR field.

Applicants must possess at least a Bachelor of Arts degree in a Journalism or relevant field, with strong skills in writing and editing, working in a web-based environment, video and print media production, as well as photo and graphics editing. Magazine layout and publication skills desired. Coordinating with media outlets and athletes to publish interviews and features is a major element of this position. In addition, the Media and PR Manager will work closely with the USA Shooting Marketing department to increase brand recognition and exposure. A sports background and experience in the firearms industry is desired. The job description for the Media and Public Relations Manager is available for download here.

Please submit application packages to:

USA Shooting, ATTN Bill Roy, 1 Olympic Plaza, Colorado Springs, CO 80909.

Fax is also acceptable, 719-635-7989; or email to bill.roy@usashooting.org.

NWTF has three jobs that need filling

The National Wild Turkey Federation has posted three jobs on its website that might be of interest to The WOMA members. See http://www.nwtf.org/contact_us/jobs.html

Membership Marketing Manager

The National Wild Turkey Federation is looking for an experienced Membership Marketing Manager that will have responsibility for membership promotion and recruitment, membership retention programs, and membership service programs for a 300,000+ member organization.

Candidate is also expected to be able to create a strategic and operational plan to increase membership in all categories. In addition, the candidate should be able to integrate the work of the whole association into membership strategies and provide member data for information-driven decisions.

Duties:

• Develops and maintains the organization’s membership promotion and retention efforts
• Develops membership service and incentive programs
• Manages the continuing development and maintenance of the organizational data base in order for the entire organization to have information to make critical decisions related to membership
• Be able to generate revenue through membership growth, creation and management of non-dues revenue programs, and target member offerings.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5+ years experience in non-profit membership services management
• Experience hiring and managing outside contractors for services
• Excellent communication skills
• BS degree preferred
• Experience using Microsoft Office, including strong data base skills, Outlook and Exchange
• Supervisory experience preferred

This is a full time salaried position with an excellent benefits package.

No telephone calls or agencies please.

Equal Employment/Affirmative Action/Drug-free workplace employer.

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Grant Coordinator

The National Wild Turkey Federation is searching for Grant Coordinator to perform professional work involving grant administration and development, fundraising research and analysis, and assist with proposal preparation and compliance monitoring between departments of the National Wild Turkey Federation. This position is also responsible for coordinating all grant administration activity in the NWTF organization and would work closely with a variety of employees who write and monitor grants. The principal duties of this employee are performed in a general office environment, but some overnight travel will be required.

Duties:

• to maintain a system of researching grant opportunities and to solicit grant funds for all NWTF departments
• to inform departments of grant opportunities, requirements, guidelines and responsibilities
• to prepare, write and edited grant applications which contribute to the goals and objectives outlined by the NWTF management team
• to negotiate approved grant budgets for newly funded grants
• to serve as the chief liaison between the NWTF and other entities in the development of collaborative/cooperative grants
• to serve as a clearinghouse for all grants submitted by the institution
• to determine goals and management needs for the administration/development areas
• to supervise grants administration/development activities and staff and maintain budgetary responsibility for the NWTF
• provide technical assistance and guidance to all departments in grant preparation

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3- 5 years experience in grant writing and fundraising, preferably for non-profits
• The ability to multitask and manage projects with minimum supervision
• Excellent communication skills
• BS degree preferred
• Experience using Microsoft Office, including strong data base skills, Outlook and Exchange

This is a full time salaried position with an excellent benefits package.

No telephone calls or agencies please.

Equal Employment/Affirmative Action/Drug-free workplace employer.

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Marketing Licensee Manager

This position is responsible for developing and maintaining marketing strategies to meet organizational objectives. This position also evaluates customer research, market conditions, competitor data and implements marketing plan changes as needed and oversees marketing activities for the NWTF. This position will be located at the NWTF’s National Headquarters in Edgefield, SC.

Duties:

• Responsible for the marketing of NWTF Partners, Licensees, and Special Sales Programs
• Develops annual marketing plan in conjunction with sales department, which details activities to follow during the fiscal year, which will focus on meeting organizational objectives
• Working with other departments to insure projects are done correctly and on time
• Responsible for managing the Marketing Department Budget
• Responsible for achievement of frequent, timely and positive media coverage for Partners, Licensees, and Special programs
• Managing the entire product line life cycle from strategic planning to tactical activities.
• Developing and implementing a company-wide go-to-market plan
• Development and implementation of a plan to market partners, licensees and special programs to members and nonmembers

Relationships and Roles:

• Internal / External Cooperation
• Demonstrate ability to interact and cooperate with all company employees
• Build trust, value others, communicate effectively, drive execution, foster innovation, focus on the customer, collaborate with others, solve problems creatively and demonstrate high integrity
• Maintain professional internal and external relationships that meet company core values
• Proactively establish and maintain effective working team relationships with all support departments

Minimum Qualifications:

• 4-6 years of sales experience in the marketing industry
• Extensive experience in all aspects of developing and maintaining marketing strategies to meet organizational objectives
• Strong understanding of customer and market dynamics and requirements
• Willingness to travel and work weekends
• Proven ability to oversee all marketing activities
• MBA preferred but undergraduate degree required

American Mtn. Guides Association seeks membership director

The American Mountain Guides Association is seeking a full-time membership director. The American Mountain Guides Association is a national non-profit organization that is the premier source for training, services and credentials for professional mountain guides and climbing instructors in the United States. Please submit resumes to betsy at amga.com by 5 p.m on Thursday, August 20th, 2009 or until position is filled.

Job Description:

1. Strong organizational, written and verbal skills

2. To respond promptly to inquiries from prospective members, members, executive director, board members, the general public and other industry bodies by phone, email or in writing and follow-up with an agreed timeframe.

3. The ability to create and update membership and marketing material e.g. letters, new member welcome packs, newsletters, e-bulletins, press releases, fact sheets, membership directories, member listings, member questionnaires and brochures

4. To develop and direct general marketing campaigns to promote the AMGA’s mission and purpose and ensure these are coordinated with recruitment and retention activity

5. To undertake member market research in areas such as member benefit analysis, member satisfaction surveys, member needs assessment and competition analysis.

6. To implement the membership development plan, manage resources, set workflow priorities, and review with the Executive Director.

7. To manage the production of mailings (merging, printing and fulfillment) and to ensure they are sent out in a timely manner. 8. To manage member events e.g. book venues, assist with sponsorship recruitment, correspond with partners, track and confirm registrations, and send out reminders.

9. To maintain regular contact with the Membership committee, to provide them with support and assistance on activity that relates to membership development and advise them about policies and member benefits, including scholarships, member insurance plans, and member recognition programs (awards).

10. To ensure the membership information system on website and database is accurate and meets the needs of the AMGA and other users.

11. To monitor and present reports on income, and membership growth.

12. To process reports, listings or label runs as requested by Corporate Partners or as directed by the Executive Director.

13. To perform routine quality checks on the membership database.

14. To maintain supplies of departmental stationary and other office supplies.

15. To participate in regular progress meetings with the Executive Director.

16. To plan work efficiently to meet the goals and objectives. 17. To offer ideas for improvement or change in all operational areas. 18. To perform other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned.

Requirements

Disposition

1. Energetic, positive, and imaginative 2. A professional manner and attitude 3. Able to remain calm under pressure 4. Able to easily adapt to change

Knowledge, skills and abilities

1. Considerable knowledge of strategic planning, budgeting, finance, market research, sales, marketing, member relationship management, people management and negotiation skills and techniques 2. Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff, members, non-members, and partners. 3. Strong written and oral communication skills 4. A good knowledge of office practices, marketing and customer service skills and technique. 5. A good knowledge of marketing theory and its application to the development of successful membership recruitment and retention campaigns. 6. IT literate: Familiar with using word processing, databases, spreadsheets, iwork, adobe writer, project management software and web applications including email, e-marketing, e-surveys, e-discussion groups, etc. 7. Able to operate related equipment e.g. printers, scanners, faxes, etc.

Education

1. Most hold an undergraduate degree. 2. A business or marketing qualification

Relevant Experience

1. At least three years marketing and membership development experience, preferably with a membership organization.

Other

1. Able to travel

2. Able to attend events and other off-site functions (estimated overnight travel will be a minimum of ‘12’ nights per annum)

Employer Information

About American Mountain Guides Association

The American Mountain Guide’s Association (AMGA) is the premier source for training, credentials, and services for professional mountain guides and climbing instructors in the United States.For over 25 years, the American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA) has been dedicated to supporting the guiding community through excellence in education, standards and certification to enhance the quality of services provided to the public, while serving as a resource for accessing and protecting the natural.

See http://careers.outdoorindustry.org/jobdetail.cfm?job=3171418

NWTF needs Public Relations Specialist I

The NWTF is searching for a Public Relations Specialist I to plan and implement Public Relations strategies to keep members of the media, the NWTF and the public informed about the NWTF’s mission, goals and Accomplishments.

Duties:

* Researches and writes press releases and articles for local and national distribution, coordinates media resource CDs and media events, establishes and maintains contacts with media, various organizations and NWTF partners.

* Specific duties include:

o Creates and pitches stories and press releases tailored to the NWTF’s conservation, education and outreach programs, special events and annual NWTF Convention and Sport Show.

o Creates material for convention meetings as needed.

o Assists regional coordinators and biologists, program managers, etc. with PR efforts.

o Travel to various NWTF events and functions throughout the year, including NWTF Convention, Turkey Shoot, outreach events, etc.

Minimum Qualifications:

* Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field and 1 to 3 or more years of experience preferred.

* Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills a must.

* Attention to detail, and ability to multi-task and consistently meet deadlines required.

* Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

* Ability to understand issues pertaining to hunting, hunters’ rights, conservation and the outdoors, and relate these concepts to the public a must.

* Experience in writing about hunting, conservation and outdoor issues preferred.

This is a full time salaried position with an excellent benefits package.

See http://www.nwtf.org/contact_us/jobs.html

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