Director of Communications -The United States Sports Academy (Daphne, AL)

Director of Communications


About us

The United States Sports Academy is an independent, non-profit, accredited, special mission sports university created to serve the nation and the world with programs in instruction, research and service. The role of the Academy is to prepare men and women for careers in the profession of sports. The Academy has a rich history of addressing the need to provide quality, sport-specific programs. The Academy is located in Daphne, Alabama, on the beautiful Eastern Shore of Mobile Bay. The area offers many attractions for tourists as well as those who choose to stay a while.


Responsibilities of Director of Communications includes:


* The Director of Communications will be responsible for pro-active planning and implementation of all aspects of the Academy’s communications and publications.
* He or she is responsible for creating new ways to promote the United States Sports Academy, the American Sport Art Museum and Archives (ASAMA) and its entities and to increase enrollment at the Academy, membership in ASAMA and participation in both organizations.
* The Director is responsible for developing public relations that complement the advertising campaigns and support the marketing efforts of the Academy and for organizing and implementing any publicity efforts that are assigned by the President and CEO or his designee.

Requirements
Director of Communications

Requirements for Director of Communications includes:


* Bachelor’s degree required (master’s preferred) in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing or Promotion.
* Appropriate degree is highly desirable, although suitable experience may substitute for some or all education.
* A background in Sport and/or Sport Journalism and Public Speaking desired.
* Must have practical experience in establishing speakers’ bureaus and collaborating with community and national projects.
* Must be able to plan and stage special events, have experience working with the media, possess practical computer knowledge and proficiency in using a variety of MS/Windows compatible computer applications and software such as desk-top publishing and standard desktop suite.
* The qualified individual should possess the skills to prepare publication materials that are camera ready using softwares such as InDesign and Adobe Photoshop.
* The successful candidate must have the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines and should be able to initiate projects; have ability to write and edit press releases; possess creativity and the ability to communicate effectively with strong written and oral communication skills.

Benefits:

* It include medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability and life insurance, TIAA/CREF retirement/403(b) Plan, paid vacation and tuition assistance.

Salary commensurate with experience.

Applicants should email, fax or mail a cover letter detailing their qualifications and

interest in the position, resume, copies of transcripts and three references to:


United States Sports Academy

Attn: HR, 1 Academy Dr., Daphne, AL. 36526,

fax: 251-621-2527 or email: [Click Here to Email Your Resumé].

EOE.