Amherst, Massachusetts
Jonesboro, Arkansas
Allendale, Michigan
Los Angeles, California
Laramie, Wyoming
Posted: 05-Jan-23
Location: Nationwide
Type: Full-time
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ABOUT THE COAST-TO-COAST ATHLETIC CONFERENCE: The Coast-to-Coast Athletic Conference (C2C) is an eight-member NCAA Division III conference consisting of a mix of public and private colleges and universities throughout the country. The C2C provides a memorable championship experience for its students that is unique within the NCAA’s Division III membership.
The C2C model provides a nationwide, destination-based conference championship experience for its student-athletes, culminating with access to NCAA Championships. Those who raise the C2C trophy will display the excellence to compete on the national stage.
The C2C is diverse and welcomes all newcomers, representing a league without boundaries and full of opportunity. These stories and more can be told through our brand. The identity is built upon three key brand positioning strategies:
Coast-To-Coast - The C2C is the only collegiate conference to feature a 'sea-to-sea' geographic footprint, with membership spanning from the Atlantic to Pacific coasts. This distinguishing trait is clearly communicated through the league name, with the moniker 'C2C' providing an abbreviated expression of this same concept. The logos themselves further leverage this trait by framing each title within a stylized depiction of the continental United States.
Daring - With aspirations to redefine the traditional collegiate conference construct, this descriptor sets the tone of the entire identity, expressing the ethos of the league and inspiring the futuristic look and feel of the logos themselves. The slogan 'Dare To Prepare' was created to function as a call to action for those within the league as well as an invitation to prospective members.
Championship Experience - Nationwide membership provides the opportunity for destination-based championships each season, following the same model as that of the NCAA. Likewise, the C2C championship logos and support graphics highlight the host sites for each event and celebrate the chance for student-athletes to travel abroad.
Our eight core members include: University of California-Santa Cruz, Christopher Newport University (Va.), Finlandia University (Mich.), University of Mary Washington (Va.), Mount Mary University (Wis.), Pratt Institute (N.Y.), Salisbury University (Md.) and Warren Wilson College (N.C.).
Qualifications:
- Knowledge of collegiate athletics, with preference given to individuals with experience in NCAA Division III and/or the administration of an athletics conference.
- Strong organizational and leadership skills with experience in strategic thinking and planning, organizational development, championship and event management, communications and marketing, decision-making and public relations.
- Ability to establish productive relationships with athletics administrators and students at our member institutions.
- A creative mindset and experience posting to social media outlets.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Working knowledge of Word, Excel, Adobe Creative Suite, and social media content management software preferred.
- Prior experience with PrestoSports, especially the awards portal, is a plus.
- Attention to detail, accuracy, and clarity.
- Ability to work remotely and have a flexible schedule.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive conference social media plan.
- Ensure all aspects of the league website C2CSports.com, handbook and record book are maintained and updated.
- Coordinate the communication and strategic discussions among the athletic communications directors throughout the C2C.
- Enhance the C2C branding and positioning.
- Organize selection, promotion and distribution of all conference awards programs.
- Provide guidance and administrative support for conference championships.
- Engage and enhance the C2C Student-Athletic Advisory Council (SAAC).
- Assist the Commissioner in the pursuit of growing the C2C membership.
Application: Qualified candidates should submit (PDF only): 1) a letter of interest detailing current responsibilities and qualifications, 2) a resume, 3) the names and contact information of three professional references, and 4) examples of graphic design content to: Chris Roekle, C2C Commissioner, at croekle@cacsports.com
Timeline: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The start date for the successful candidate is negotiable, but the preferable start time is immediate. The compensation package for this full-time position will be $3,250 per month. A benefits package does not accompany this position.
The C2C is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.
