Assistant Director of Communications
About the Job
GOLF ASSOCIATION OF PHILADELPHIA
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Job Title Assistant Communications Director
Reports to Director of Operations
About the Golf Association of Philadelphia
The Golf Association of Philadelphia (GAP) was originally established in 1897 by members of Aronimink Golf Club, Merion Cricket Club, Philadelphia Country Club and Philadelphia Cricket Club and is the sport governing body of amateur golf in the region.
The Association functions to benefit its 60,000 members and 136 member clubs in the Philadelphia region. The GAP also provides leadership, support and direction to foster the growth and development of the sport of golf.
Description
Provides communication expertise to the Golf Association of Philadelphia by:
* Reviewing communication requirements for the GAP
* Working with the Director of Operations to ensure awareness of programs
* Produces and prepares brochures, posters, manuals for the Association
* Reviewing the GAP media contact database to make sure information is current and contacting media outlets to obtain current information, as required
* Helps in maintaining the GAP Web site by preparing written information and ensuring information is up to date
* Work with staff to effectively distribute key messages to the media and public
Assists in preparing the GAP erevisions by:
* Maintaining email database
* Developing the written material for the erevision, in co-operation with other staff and volunteers
* Assembling written material and sending the erevision when approved
Prepares communications events and products related to the GAP tournament schedule by:
* Identifying and reporting on the necessary communications for each tournament
* Developing an overall communication plan for the tournament season, including target audiences, communication products, timing and anticipated outcomes
* Organizing specific news and communications events, when needed
* Contacting local and provincial media to inform them of tournament happenings
* Assisting media on-site with requests for information
* Accompanying media on course to offer assistance and ensure GAP media guidelines are followed
* Assists tournament operations as required
Organizes historical material of the Association by:
* Developing a plan to chronicle the rich Association history
* Researching event histories and chronicling them for easy reference
* Maintaining and updating photo archives
* Developing a source list to increase the Golf Association of Philadelphia archives
In addition to the aforementioned responsibilities, the Assistant Communications Director will assist the Executive Director and Director of Operations.
Qualifications:
1. University or College degree with an emphasis in Communications or Public Relations
2. Prior experience in a communications
3. Excellent written and personal communication skills
4. Experience in Web site Management and skills in Web site design and organization
5. Experience in design and production of brochures, posters and other marketing tools
6. Conversant with fundamentals of the sport of golf
7. Must present a professional and personable face to sponsors, membership, tournament participants, Executive Committee and volunteers
Location 700 Croton Road, Wayne, PA, 19087
Salary Range Commensurate with experience and qualifications - salary under review
Benefits Include health insurance
How to Apply The closing date for this position is 4:30p.m., Jan 18, 2009, with position starting March, 2009. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please forward a cover letter and résumé to:
Director of Operations
Golf Association of Philadelphia
P.O. Box 808
Southeastern, PA 19399
Attention: “Communications”
or email résumé to memeno@gapgolf.org with “Communications Assistant” in subject line
For more information about the Golf Association of Philadelphia, please visit our website at www.gapgolf.org
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