Communications Coordinator

Communications Coordinator

As the National Governing Body for the sport of sailing, US Sailing's mission is to provide leadership for the sport of sailing in the United States. The organization works to achieve this mission through a wide range of programs and events. US Sailing sets the course enabling sailors to enjoy the sport for a lifetime. Membership in US Sailing is open to all individuals and organizations, including all sailors, coaches, trainers, managers, administrators, and officials without discrimination on the basis of gender, race, color, ethnicity, culture, religion, sexual orientation, gender expression or mental or physical disability.

Our Mission: Increase sailing participation and excellence through education, competition, and equal opportunity, while upholding the principles of fair play, sportsmanship, and safety.

Our Vision for the Future of Sailing: Sailing has become a rapidly growing sport in the US, driven by innovations in access and education, and inspired by American success in international competition. The diverse sailing community is aligned around common goals for the sport. Sailing has been embraced by the public as being inspiring, inclusive and accessible.

Our Values: Respect, Integrity, Excellence, Collective Success, Clarity and Transparency, Sustainability

US Sailing is seeking a creative, collaborative, and highly organized Communications Coordinator to support the organization's communications and marketing efforts. Working across all US Sailing departments, the Communications Coordinator will help develop and deliver clear, engaging content across a variety of platforms and channels. This role is ideal for a strong writer and communicator who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is comfortable managing multiple projects, balancing competing priorities, and adapting content for a range of audiences.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Content & Communications
• Write and edit website stories, news releases, newsletters, email communications, social media copy, event promotions, and other communications materials.
• Support organizational announcement and initiatives.
• Provide US Sailing and US Sailing Team event coverage.
• Maintain a consistent US Sailing and US Sailing Team voice, tone, and brand across communications channels.
• Identify compelling stories and opportunities to highlight the impact of US Sailing, US Sailing Team and the sailing community.
• Social Media
• Day-to-day management of US Sailing and US Sailing Team's social media channels.
• Develop social content and coordinate graphics, photography, video, and other creative assets.
• Help create social media calendars and coordinate content across platforms.
• Monitor engagement, trends and contribute ideas to grow US Sailing and US Sailing Team's digital audience.
• Support social coverage of US Sailing events and championships.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• An exceptional writer who can adapt messaging for different audiences and platforms.
• Highly organized and able to keep multiple projects moving simultaneously.
• Collaborative and comfortable working with colleagues, athletes, volunteers, partners, and external stakeholders.
• Creative and curious, with an eye for compelling stories and engaging content.
• Detail-oriented, particularly when working with names, results, dates, statistics, and other time-sensitive information.
• Proactive, with the ability to identify communications opportunities and take initiative.
• Passionate about sport and storytelling, with an interest in promoting the growth and impact of sailing.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations, sports management, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 3-6 years of experience in content creation and communications.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Experience creating content for social media and digital platforms.
• Familiarity with email marketing and content management systems.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, including evenings and weekends around major events.
• Experience working in sports or another national governing body environment.
• Strong knowledge of sailing
• Experience with platforms such as WordPress, Mailchimp, Canva, Adobe and similar communications tools.

Equal Opportunity Statement: US Sailing provides a vibrant work environment that values creativity, teamwork, and respect. As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, US Sailing is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, genetic information or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.