ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
The Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) is a non-profit organization that was formed to promote and improve the quality of equestrian competition and instruction available to middle and secondary school students across the United States.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
We’re seeking a self-motivated leader to partner with us in fulfilling the mission of the IEA. This part-time contractor position is dynamic, collaborative and fulfilling. Hours and compensation will be based on the size of the Zone 11 membership area (New Jersey, Pennsylvania, West Virginia) and will be incentive-based to reward growth and organizational objectives. By joining us, you'll be surrounded by team-oriented people who are passionate about what they do and strive to make a difference.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Bright, energetic individual to assume a variety of responsibilities including but not limited to:
- Promote the IEA within the Zone (new members and sponsorships and donations)
- General communications - Checking e-mail and voicemail regularly and providing prompt responses
- Organize Regional distribution of teams
- Assemble Zone-approved judge and steward lists
- Act as a resource to coaches - ensure education of coaches:
- Orientation of new IEA coaches
- Discussion of rules annually
- Communicate updates to coaches regularly:
- Quarterly meetings by phone
- Annual Zone meeting
- Educate and provide guidance to show hosts
- Refine show standards according to current IEA rules
- Oversee new show hosts/ assign designees for oversight
- Create approved show calendar:
- Organize shows for fair opportunity among teams
- Organize and oversee Zone Finals
- Manage Zone finances:
- Prepare and submit budget
- Manage accounts payable/receivable
- Manage zone and regional post-season show finances
- Submit bookkeeping data on monthly basis
- Complete managerial requirements to National Office:
- Independent contractor forms
- Oversee Updates to Zone website and social media updates in accordance with brand guidelines
- Chair the Zone Ethics Committee
- Zone Advisory Committee member
- Liaison between Zone and Membership Office / Zone and Regional Presidents
- Implement additional programs within the Zone (fundraising/scholarships/contests/incentives)
QUALIFIED CANDIDATES FOR THIS POSITION WILL HAVE:
- Minimum 1 year of IEA experience
- Strong verbal and written communications skills
- Attention to detail
- Good organizational skills and exhibit sound problem-solving ability
- Knowledge of database, word processing (Word or Pages) and spreadsheet (Excel, Numbers, or QuickBooks) software; must have general computer skills
- The ability to self-direct and multi-task
- Commitment to customer service and supporting others
- Excellent telephone demeanor
- Ability to work as a team and support collaboration
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Dedication to promoting the IEA and equestrian sports
