Job Details

Position:Digital Media Coordinator, Full-time (40 hours)

Location:Missoula, MT, preferred

Reports to:Communications Director

Starting Salary:Competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package

Application Review Date: Summer, 2018

Anticipated Start Date: Summer, 2018

Organizational Profile:
Backcountry Hunters & Anglers is a national nonprofit organization headquartered in Missoula, Montana. BHA seeks to ensure North Americas outdoor heritage of hunting and fishing in a natural setting through education and work on behalf of wild public lands, waters and wildlife. Now, more than ever before, we need wild lands: places to rekindle the fire at the heart of the human soul. BHA is a nonpartisan group of sportsmen and women who are standing up for these places and for the outdoor opportunities they represent. BHA is the nations leading public lands and waters focused sportsmens conservation organization.

Position Summary:
This position will manage BHAs strategies around use of a wide range of social media, email, digital media, online advertising and other communication duties. The goal of this position is to deliver timely and engaging content to BHAs members and supporters through a synchronized multi-channel communication strategy, which utilizes BHAs social media channels, email system and website. The ideal applicant will work with a team of BHA staff and chapter leaders to use BHAs communication tools to highlight BHAs grassroots advocacy efforts while educating and engaging members in a way that will influence decision makers and donors. The ideal candidate must be able collaborate with a wide variety of staff members across the organization. He or she also must be able to work with little supervision as well as be flexible and organized in a fast-paced work environment. This position requires good judgment, analytical thinking, close attention to detail, preparation of timely and complete reports, adherence to standards of confidentiality and effective communications techniques.

Primary Responsibilities:

Digital Media
Procure and manage engaging content on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Instagram that reflects BHAs values, work and mission
Track social media statistics, including growth, reach, advertising spending and individual posts
Manage digital and social media assets promotions and campaigns
In coordination with other staff, build and manage social media advertisements and provide reports on ad performance as needed Work with BHA chapters to utilize social media in a way that encourages members to engage in federal and state issues, while building a brand presence that reflects the local membership
Market BHA events, merchandise and promotions on social media channels
Work with other staff to promote BHA corporate partners per sponsorship agreements
Identify and cultivate social leaders and influencers both within and outside of BHA
Assist in the editing, production and promotion of BHAs podcast
Manage BHAs YouTube channel; seek opportunities to expand
Ensure BHA remains on the leading edge of use of new social and online engagement tools, such as Facebook Live
Oversee BHAs Google AdWords account to develop list of prospective members, sell merchandise and recruit new members
Host chapter leader trainings on social and online communication tools
Assist with coordinator use of BHAs online action tools, such as Congressweb

Website and Email
and integrate channels using email and social media communications, to include action alerts and press releases
Under direction of BHA staff, utilize BHAs website, email and text alerts to deploy timely, action-oriented messages as needed
Work with BHA coordinators and volunteers to populate chapter websites and social media channels
With other staff, manage delivery of online and email lead generation and membership development campaigns to expand BHAs base of supporters and members
Educate and engage BHA members and supporters on BHAs work by managing regular online content through blog posts, and press releases

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications Required
Entrepreneurial spirit
Hunter or angler preferred
Passion for BHAs work and mission
Experience managing email and social media campaigns
Experience posting and curating website and email content
Excellent time and project management skills and ability to multi task and prioritize work
Attention to detail, including expert editing skills and familiarity with AP style
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Eagerness to learn, adapt and teach others about the use of new technologies
Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering information
Ability to work with a diverse team, including some who work remotely
Leadership and initiative
Bachelors degree
Capability to sit at a desk for extended periods working on computer. Lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects weighing up to 25 pounds
Must have a valid drivers license

Additional Experience Desired
Understanding of or experience with HTML email and website coding
Experience editing photography, audio content and/or video content
Experience working with Facebook advertising platform
Experience managing a website build Experience managing a CRM database
Experience designing online and marketing materials with programs like Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator or InDesign

Application:
To apply send cover letter and resume to Operations Associate Caitlin Frisbie at ...@backcountryhunters.org with the subject line Website and Digital Media Coordinator. Please attach your cover letter and resume as one Word document.

The application cover letter should outline both your interest in and qualifications for this position.

Backcountry Hunters & Anglers seeks to ensure Americas outdoor heritage of hunting and fishing in a natural setting through education and work on behalf of wild public lands and waters.

Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

• Ive been working the same job for the past 20 years or more.
• I switched jobs within the past calendar year.