National Athletic Trainers’​ Association

The Volunteer Engagement Manager serves to inspire through the development, coordination and management of strategies designed to recruit and retain volunteers. In addition, this position supports organizational alignment, infusion of NATA’s DEIA commitments and fosters volunteer experiences that produce mutually beneficial personal and professional outcomes.

NATA delivers its mission through dedicated staff and volunteer leaders. NATA has more than 40 board of director’s appointed groups that comprise more than 800 volunteer leaders. The Volunteer Engagement Manager works to facilitate a strong volunteer program that supports in areas of recruitment, organizational alignment, training, representation, and outcomes.

This position will enhance services and resources provided to support the advancement of association members and athletic training throughout all levels of the profession. In addition, this position will support the diversity and inclusion efforts to enrich the programs and services provided to NATA members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Organization Management, Leadership and Diversity, Association Management or related degree required.

• Five years of relevant work experience in project management, diversity and leadership, volunteer engagement or related field. 

• Association or non-profit experience preferred.

• Soft skills: Must be relational with proven track record of engaging through influence, rather than authority.

· Up to 5% travel

Main Responsibilities

Volunteer Recruitment & Engagement

• Develop, implement, and manage a volunteer strategy that offers a meaningful, long-term relationship with NATA.

• Develop and lead annual volunteer recruitment and appreciation campaigns, infusing strategies to support diversity in all its forms.

• Implement policies and procedures for recruitment, training and retention for volunteers.

• Ensure volunteer processes follow association guidelines and policies.

• Implement processes to provide accurate and timely analysis and reporting of volunteer program goals and outcomes.

• Manage administrative (e.g., budget) and operational systems to support volunteer programs and engagement.

• Develop creative, comprehensive recognition program for volunteers.

• Facilitate administrative work necessary for volunteer program.

• Oversee NATA’s Honors and Awards program.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Access

· Develop and support the implementation of programs that advance the NATA commitments to DEIA such as training, modeling, and readiness to lead initiatives.

· Partnering with internal departments to advance opportunities in membership recruitment and engagement.

· Identify and implement strategies to increase applicant submissions in underrepresented groups.

· Identify barriers to DEIA infusion and partner with stakeholders on solutions.

· Provide support and distribute resources to assist with implementation and infusion of DEIA commitments.

· Identify key data and metrics to set and/or affirm baseline and measure progress.

Training

• Refine and implement volunteer orientation and training.

• Training and supporting volunteers on operational best practices.

Relationship Management

• Developing and nurturing collaborative relationships that support volunteerism and diversity efforts.

• Liaison serving two or more small groups.

The National Athletic Trainers’ Association is the professional membership association for certified athletic trainers and others who support the athletic training profession. Please visit www.nata.org for more information.

We provide a full complement of benefits including generous leave policies and benefit money provided by NATA to be utilized toward a benefit package that makes sense for each individual employee. We also offer a 401(k) and pension plan, wellness and fitness benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional development, and flextime.

If you are interested in this position, please submit your resume with cover letter and salary requirements.

EOE

National Athletic Trainers’​ Association

The National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) is seeking an innovative public relations manager to develop and execute integrated PR strategies to increase awareness and understanding of the impact athletic trainers have on work, life and sport. This position works collaboratively as a member of the MARCOM team, which includes Marketing, Communications and Public Relations, to execute results-driven plans that will advance the NATA strategic plan.

NATA seeks a public relations professional with at least five years of increased responsibilities including media relations experience (TV, print, digital and social) and handling media during a crisis. Candidates for this position should possess a bachelor’s degree in public relations, journalism, communications and/or related field required. This position requires interaction across all levels of segment management to include senior executives and board of directors. Timely execution of all projects, and a willingness to meet goals and produce work adjust to meet 24-hour news cycle is a must. Ideal candidates will be able to handle multiple project assignments, meet tight deadlines and see a project through from start to finish with minimal guidance. PR experience in an agency, association or health care industry is a plus.

**Must be able to come into the office on Thursdays.**

Main Responsibilities

Media relations (80%)

• Work with the Director of Marketing and PR to develop innovative results-driven media relations plans to influence public opinion.

• Collaborate with communications, marketing and social media team members to execute integrated PR strategies and increase NATA’s digital footprint.

• Develop and execute media strategies to promote NATA research and statements published in NATA journals, events, National Athletic Training Month (NATM), Government Affairs efforts, sponsorships and other initiatives.

• Manage onsite PR activities for the NATA convention and other events (i.e. scheduling interviews, press conferences, developing press kits, etc.).

• Respond to media inquiries and arrange interviews.

• Establish and cultivate media contacts.

• Develop messaging, speeches, bylined articles and press releases.

• Monitor, analyze and develop PR reports.

• Monitor and leverage relevant news and media mentions to enhance the media relations plan – identify trending topics, opportunities to engage in the conversation as well as potential brand threats.

• Corrects inaccuracies, anticipates and manages crisis communications.

• Develop resources to encourage and support public relations efforts at the district/state level.

• Manage vendors and contracts, such as media clipping and reporting services.

• Develop and manage PR budget.

NATA Board of Director (BOD) Committee Support (20%)

• Staff liaison to one or more volunteer committees.

• Provide operational/administrative support to help the committee establish and execute its goals.

• Collaborate with the committee to identify new projects and to ensure all projects align with NATA strategic plan.

The National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) is the professional membership association for certified athletic trainers and others who support the athletic training profession. Founded in 1950, the The majority of certified athletic trainers choose to be members of the NATA – to support their profession, and to receive a broad array of membership benefits. Please visit www.nata.org for more information

We provide a full complement of benefits including generous leave policies and benefit money provided by NATA to be utilized toward a benefit package that makes sense for each individual employee. We also offer a 401(k) and pension plan, wellness benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional development, and flextime.

If you are interested in this position, please submit your resume with cover letter and salary requirements.

EOE

National Athletic Trainers’​ Association