[Sportsandrec] Fwd: [blindkid] FW: Job Announcement: Public Relations and Events Coordinator with U.S. Assoc. of Blind Athletes

[David Andrews]

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>Carlton    *Job Announcement* 
>*Organization:   The United States Association 
>of Blind Athletes (USABA)* *Title:   Public 
>Relations and Events Coordinator* *Date of 
>Announcement:   January 16, 2015* *Closing 
>Date:   February 13, 2015* 
>*Salary:   Competitive salary and benefits 
>package * *Job Description*: The major 
>responsibilities of the Public Relations and 
>Events Coordinator include developing and 
>implementing an annual marketing strategy in 
>support of the mission which concentrates on 
>promoting the U.S. Association of Blind Athletes 
>and our members. *Some of the major duties and 
>responsibilities include:*    1. Integrate and 
>extend marketing objectives and brand strategy 
>into the    public relations discipline to 
>maximize exposure for USABA athletes 
>and    members.    2. Ensure favorable, 
>consistent coverage for organization’s 
>marketing    initiatives.    3. 
>Establish/maintain consistent relationships with 
>media.    4. Represent the organization and make 
>formal presentations to various    constituents 
>as needed.    5. Develop story ideas and write 
>articles for various 
>print    publications.    6. Write press 
>releases regarding USABA events and athletes to 
>be    distributed to local and national media 
>which create media attention to    leverage 
>corporate sponsors.    7. Develop athlete 
>biographies.    8. Assist in the planning, 
>implementation and evaluation of 
>special    events and various sport 
>programs.    9. Continuous updating of USABA 
>photograph library.    10. Maintain regular 
>information on website, database of media 
>contacts    and sports event calendars.    11. 
>Promote USABA on various social media 
>outlets.    12. Be proficient in using MS Office 
>Suite and computer applications.    13. Manage 
>USABA database systems and other administrative 
>functions as    assigned. *Educational 
>Qualifications: *English, Journalism, Public 
>Relations or related degree is preferred. 
>*Requirements:* The successful candidate should 
>have a Bachelor’s Degree and at least one year 
>of proven public relations or related field. 
>Candidate should be self-motivated and must have 
>excellent writing, computer and interpersonal 
>skills and judgment for dealing with USABA 
>members, staff, media and the public. Reasonable 
>travel and evening/weekend work will be part of 
>the responsibilities. *USABA Mission:* The 
>mission of the United States Association of 
>Blind Athletes is to enhance of the lives of 
>people who are blind and visually impaired 
>through sport, recreation and physical activity. 
>*USABA Vision**:* We envision a world in which 
>all individuals who are blind or visually 
>impaired have the same opportunities to discover 
>their athletic potential and pursue their 
>athletic dreams as all other people. *History:* 
>Since its founding in 1976, USABA has reached 
>more than 100,000 blind individuals. During that 
>time, the organization has emerged as more than 
>just a world-class trainer for blind athletes 
>and has become a vocal champion of the abilities 
>of America's legally blind residents. *To 
>Apply:* Please send a resume, three references, 
>cover letter summarizing background experience 
>and salary requirements to mlucas at usaba.org. 
>Please include what you can contribute to the 
>success of USABA. *Questions: *Direct to Mark 
>Lucas, Executive Director mlucas at usaba.org. 
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