The Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF) is seeking a highly motivated individual to assume the role of Marketing and Communications Specialist. The successful candidate will be responsible for content creation and day-to-day execution of all foundation and program related communications.
The Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF) is a 501c (3) not-for-profit organization and is the national leader in youth development shooting sports programs. Using a combination of education and athletics our mission is to enhance the growth and personal development of student athletes throughout the nation through the shooting sports.
Through a variety of fun, team-based shooting events in both our Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) and Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP), we provide student athletes aged elementary through college with a supportive environment where shooting sports serve as catalysts for teaching life lessons and skills that emphasize positive character traits and citizenship values. Throughout all training, practice and competitions, we instill in our participants a commitment to safe firearm handling, teamwork and leadership.
Job Description
The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of marketing and communications for the Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation, Scholastic Clay Target Program and Scholastic Action Shooting Program. The Marketing and Communications Specialist will be responsible for key messaging to current members/supporters as well as external audiences using a variety of methods and tools. Successful candidate will play a key role in the organizations ability to recruit and retain members and supporters.
Primary Responsibilities Include: Develop and implement marketing and communication strategies and policies with input from leadership team Creation and management of annual communications calendar based on key events Interacting with management, staff, membership, contractors and others to execute job duties Managing and auditing mailing lists related to members, supporters, media and prospects Write, edit and develop content for various foundation and program media platforms including blogs, press releases, email blasts, social media posts, streams, stories, magazines, etc. Audience engagement (monitor and respond to questions), growth and exposure of foundation and program social media sites Create and coordinate all internal, direct email communications with staff, supporters, state advisors, coaches, athletes and parents based on program needs Manage all aspects of a regular e-newsletter for members, supporters and prospects Monitor external media in order to promote news generated by local member teams, partner organizations, etc. to leverage member generated content Creation of print and digital ads, flyers, media guides, informational packets and other marketing assets required for program and foundation needs Utilize advertising systems such as GoogleAds to recruit new members and supporters Manage all aspects of the SSSF All Scholastic Team and leverage team membership for program marketing efforts Management of all content on foundation, program and club websites Management of image and video libraries required for foundation and program needs Manage all aspects of the annual National Championships program including creative, ad aggregation, content, printing and distribution Manage all aspects of on-site event communications for the annual National Championships including promotion of special events, daily schedules, text messaging, etc.
Desired Qualifications and Experience
5+ years’ experience in a similar marketing/communications role 4-year degree in communications, marketing, journalism or related field Demonstrated ability to be productive in a remote work environment, self-manage and meet deadlines Ability to communicate well in a variety of settings including in person, web and conference calls Excellent organizational skills Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and multi-task Familiarity and experience with organized youth shooting sports programs, preferably the Scholastic Clay Target Program and/or the Scholastic Action Shooting Program Excellent written and verbal communicator with strong editing skills Experience in developing creative content Advanced experience with MailChimp or equivalent mailing and automation tool Advanced experience with social media aggregation app Advanced experience with Facebook, X, Instagram and other social media for business use Experience with GoogleAds and/or other marketing tools Experience with business analysis tools such as Google Analytics Experience in management and synchronization of data sets for large mailing lists Experience growing media lists through a variety of methods and tools Familiarity with database queries through SQL or SQL reporting tools a plus Advanced experience with software including Word, Excel, Publisher and Adobe suite Experience working with Dropbox and in MS Cloud environments Ability to travel up to 25-30% including overnight and weekends Valid driving license
Compensation and Benefits
Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications.
Estimated hours 25-29 hours per week.
How To Apply
Send resume, cover letter, and pay requirement, recent samples of work including writing, creative content, websites, social media sites, marketing plan, etc. to Rick Leach via email at jobs@sssfonline.com. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. First interviews will be tentatively scheduled for the week of May 11, 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; early submission is encouraged.
SSSF is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This posting does not constitute a contract of employment. Employment with SSSF is at-will. |
