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Positions Available
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Asst. Director, Planned Giving - Spec. Programs
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Field Representative Area # 22 (AL)
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Fulfillment Specialist
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Graphic Designer - NRA Store
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Marketing Representative - Membership
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Media Liaison
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Membership Specialist
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NRA Advancement Officer - Gifts of Firearms
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Paralegal
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Program Assistant - Training
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Program Assistant, Hunter Services
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Program Coordinator (grants/inventory)
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Program Coordinator, Hunter Services
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Prospect Research Manager
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Range Services Coordinator
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Recruiting Programs Manager
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Shotgun Manager – Whittington Center (Raton, New Mexico)
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Staff Instructor
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State Liaison
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Asst. Director, Planned Giving - Spec. Programs
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Description:
Develop strategies, implement, grow and manage Planned Giving Special Program to include gifts of real estate, qualified plans and life insurance. Provide support to all fundraising staff in the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors/prospects interested in making Special Programs gifts. Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward a pool of donors/prospects that have an interest and ability to make planned gifts through Special Programs. Expand and energize the NRA Estate Planning Professionals Network. Remain current on trends and tax law changes that may affect or provide new opportunities to donors.
Establish and maintain a current “Hot 100” of potential donors for personal cultivation and solicitation. These prospects should have the capacity to make a planned gift of $25,000 or more. Develop and implement strategies to identify, and solicit planned or major gifts utilizing Special Program planning vehicles and techniques. Provide training to Advancement Offices and staff in identifying all Special Program gifting techniques.
Work with the Director of Planned Giving to create a Planned Giving Advisory Board (PGAB) to consist of 20 professional of regional or national stature who are attorneys, estate planners, tax professionals, or life insurance agents. The PGAB shall, in a non-binding way, seek to ensure best practices in each professional field involved in planned giving, identify strategies that maximize planned giving opportunities, and identify trends or changes in the law that provide additional planned giving opportunities or which may adversely impact planned giving donors.
Required:
A passion for the mission of the NRA. Personal and professional integrity, as well as high standards of excellence. BA/BS Degree or ten years combined experience in fundraising with a non-profit or equivalent experience in business, financial services or management. Knowledge of planned giving and estate planning especially as it pertains to life insurance and retirement plans. Able to travel frequently, both local and national. Ability to use existing MS Office applications for administrative support and databases for donor and prospect management.
Preferred:
Prior experience with Raiser’s Edge or similar donor information database.
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Field Representative Area # 22 (AL)
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Description:
Acts as representative for the National Rifle Association on an area level to NRA members, volunteers, clubs and associations. Manages fund-raising efforts, promotes membership development programs and promotes NRA programs and services. Implements fund-raising for The NRA Foundation through organizing volunteer committees and coordinating Friends of NRA banquets and special events. Coordinates the solicitation and distribution of applications for Friends of NRA State Fund grants and serves as secretary for the State Fund Committee. Insures compliance with all of the conditions of allocation for all The NRA Foundation grants. Solicits gifts and donations to The NRA Foundation endowments, ensuring follow-up and donor recognition. Establishes a network of volunteers by identifying and recruiting select NRA activists as Field Support Team members. Trains Field Support Team members, Friends of NRA committee members and other volunteers by conducting an annual workshop as well as other training as needed. Coordinates the efforts of all volunteers to ensure accomplishment of area goals and objectives. Ensures NRA presence at all major gun shows, sports shows and related exhibits/events by coordinating the efforts of Field Support Team members and other volunteers. Promotes NRA membership recruitment programs and services by networking with the state associations, NRA affiliated clubs and retail dealers; promotes and recruits Business Alliance memberships, actively seeks out and recruits shooting sports clubs as NRA affiliated clubs. Serves as a clearing house for the numerous requests for information regarding NRA membership services and programs. Prepares and submits in a timely manner all reports including; Weekly Reports, Call Reports, Time Cards, Friends of NRA financial reports, State Fund Committee reports, Expense Reports and others as may be required. Promote shooting sports programs to encourage the participation of the American public by guiding established shooting clubs and other organizations in the implementation of shooting sports programs especially directed at youth and women. In concert with the Senior Field Representative and Regional Director, establishes annual goals and objectives for the respective area. Ensures efficient accomplishment of all assigned tasks within the budget parameters established for the area.
High visibility with NRA membership, volunteers, activists, members of the NRA Board of Directors, NRA staff and the media. Responsible for large sums of money on a regular basis and the care and maintenance of NRA equipment. Position requires frequent travel and overtime work, including weekends and evenings. Position functions with minimal day-to-day supervision. Bachelor's Degree is preferred. Previous experience and exposure to fund-raising, volunteer recruitment and management is required. Other useful skills include, but are not limited to, public speaking, working knowledge of computers and experience in sales and marketing. Organizational and time management skills are required.
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Fulfillment Specialist
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Description:
Provide technical and administrative/clerical support primarily for the NRA National Instructor Trainer and department program coordinators. Type correspondence from written drafts, photocopying, maintenance of files and mailing letters and materials. Answer large volume of telephone calls pertaining to questions about departmental programs and activities to include specific course requirements. Take accurate messages for queries that need to be referred to staff members and follow-up on distribution of messages.
Assist in providing administrative support for the Instructor Program to include: assisting in promotional mailings process, ordering and shipping materials, and grading and processing exams. Act as back-up staff, as directed to other positions within the department.
Position functions with minimal direct supervision. No travel required. Occasional overtime required. High School diploma or GED and/or secretarial school required. College a plus. Equivalent experience and/or demonstrated skills considered in lieu of secretarial school. 1-2 years experience as prior administrative support in an office environment required.
Demonstrated proficient computer skills, specifically database management and networked computer terminals required. Accurate typing of 55-60 wpm required. Demonstrated working knowledge of current Microsoft Office programs required, plus a willingness to learn new software programs. Proven ability to effectively accomplish tasks with minimal direct supervision. Strong organizational skills essential. Excellent oral and verbal communications skills required. Excellent command of English grammar is required. Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and accomplish goals within a set deadline essential.
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Graphic Designer - NRA Store
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Description:
Responsible for the design, layout and file preparation for all NRAStore catalogs. Maintains graphic content on NRAStore.com. Design and produce weekly email promotions for NRAStore.com. Produce promotional advertisements for both print and web. Design distinctive logo concepts for new products. Also, produce web and print promotions for various NRA Membership related projects as requested.
Create and execute original concepts for NRAStore catalogs – currently 5 issues a year. Design, layout, perform requested edits and produce final print files for printer of catalog to their specifications. Review and make necessary changes to file based on printer’s proof of catalog. Design and produce weekly email campaigns for NRAStore.com. Establish trackable links within each web promotion. Resize product photo images and set-up new items on NRAStore.com. Design and produce ads for print. Work directly with NRA Publications Photography staff in design, production and execution of studio photo setups for NRAStore products and catalogs. Produce design concepts for new products based on input from NRAStore staff. Develop new design concepts for NRAStore.com. Maintain graphics and rotate featured products on website. Manage functionality of new promotions and discounts on NRAStore.com. Design and produce graphics or promotions for both web or print for NRA Membership projects as requested.
Primary coordination with NRAStore Sales/Marketing and Operations staff, Membership Division staff, NRA IS staff and Publications Photography staff. Work closely with other NRA staff and vendors as required.
Bachelor of Arts in graphic design or 3+ years relevant work experience in print design with strong emphasis on electronic publishing and web design.
Ability to handle multiple design projects at one time. Ability to perform catalog layout, electronic page make-up and produce graphics. Working knowledge of and experience with electronic publishing systems, web publishing systems and related software programs mandatory including but not limited to Adobe InDesign, CS2-3, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat CS2-3, Dreamweaver. Ability to develop creative design concepts. Ability to execute digital layouts under pressure and meet strict deadlines. Ability to design and execute studio photo set-ups. Attention to detail mandatory, must be well organized and have professional decorum. Requires effective oral and written communication skills. Strong human relations skills to interface well with others and strong command of the English language. Punctuality and good attendance is required. Must be in philosophical harmony with NRA and its mission. Knowledge of firearms and shooting a plus.
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Marketing Representative - Membership
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Description:
Represents NRA at shows and events to recruit new members and provide service to existing members. Administers recruiting program through shows and events in assigned territory, including recruiting new show promoters and providing guidance to increase membership recruitment at shows. Plan, coordinate show and travel schedule, including show procedures, volunteer support and booth assembly/disassembly. Develop and manage Shows and Events Recruitment Program in assigned territory, providing expertise and guidance to maximize membership recruiting at shows. Develop, review and revise membership sales and marketing techniques at shows and through various recruitment programs. Research and respond to member inquiries in writing and via phone.
BA in Marketing or related field, and 1-3 years sales and marketing experience. Retail or consumer sales experience preferred. Customer service experience helpful. Must have knowledge of various sales and marketing techniques, and ability work independently. Strong interpersonal skills. Must possess service orientation, pleasant phone manner, clear comprehensible speaking voice with strong command of the English language. Good writing skills essential. Knowledge, awareness and support of NRA and its position in regard to Second Amendment and firearms related issues mandatory.
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Media Liaison
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Description:
Complete national, international and local news media inquiries; Policy analysis and strategy formulation in conjunction with NRA officials, board members, and consultants to decide legislative and public relations policy; Research, write and distribute news releases and opinion editorials. Surrogate speaker development and media training. News conference staging and participation. Crisis management, media tours, VIP media handler. Participate in journalist association roundtables , seminars, speaking events, award ceremonies, and exhibits.
Candidate will develop and implement assertive communications strategies to significantly amplify awareness and support for complex legislative, public heath, safety, crime and economic issues consistent with the NRA mission. Coordinate and conduct pro-active and reactive media interviews for more than one thousand national, international and local news interviews per year.
High visibility and coordination with NRA officials, board of director members, consultants and NRA staff. High profile with the public, NRA members/volunteers, national and local level broadcast and print journalists.
Minimum 3-5 years comprehensive experience in public relations and the news media. College degree required to reflect extensive knowledge of public relations and technical and general aspects of broadcast and print journalism. Knowledge of local/federal politics helpful.
Demonstrated strategic planning and vision.
Expert speaking and debate skills for news media encounters, media training.
Proficient writing sills for news releases, opinion editorials, thought leaders, rebuttals, training manuals, proposal analysis and "sensitive material" correspondence.
Minimum supervision required, but must be harnessed with a strong commitment to on-going consultation with key decision makers.
Strong computer word processing and computer data management needed.
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Membership Specialist
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Description:
Provides vital initial contact with NRA Members via telephone, E-mail and correspondence, assists the Members with Membership or NRA-activity questions and performs adjustments to member accounts as necessary.
Coordinates with Membership departments and all other NRA divisions. Candidate must have a professional attitude and must demonstrate patience and tact when dealing with Members of all personalities and backgrounds. Must be able to effectively handle heavy workloads and to perform general office tasks such as filing, typing, collating, etc.
B.A./B.S in Communications Marketing, Political Science, or related field preferred. May be waived with two to three years professional experience. Knowledge, awareness and support of the NRA and its position in the regard to the Second Amendment and firearm related issues; experience with PC and mainframe systems with knowledge of WordPerfect and Windows; possess strong listening, writing and reading comprehension skills, a pleasant phone manner and a clear, comprehensive speaking voice with a strong command of the English language; ability to make educated judgment calls; punctuality and excellent attendance are essential.
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NRA Advancement Officer - Gifts of Firearms
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Description:
Develop strategies, implement, grow, and manage the Gifts of Firearms Program. Provide support to all fundraising staff to identify, solicit, and steward donors/prospects interested in making a gifts of firearms. Build positive relationships with major and planned gift prospects and donors for the benefit of the National Rifle Association. Participate as a member of the Advancement team to build the Advancement program according to individual talents and skills.
Implement marketing strategies to build upon and expand the existing Gifts of Firearms Program. Write and submit policy guidelines relative to the Gifts of Firearms Program for consideration and approval by the Gift Acceptance Committee. Facilitate communication among donors, The National Firearms Museum staff, designated auction houses, Advancement Officers, Office of Advancement team members, Gift Acceptance Committee members, and the Director, Strategic Giving. Manage administrative issues for the Gifts of Firearms Program including shipping arrangements, reporting on firearm inventories, proceeds from sales, etc. Facilitate gifts of firearms and consult with the Director of Planned Giving as directed, where the gift or conditions of the gift are outside the stated guidelines of the Gift Acceptance Committee or where the benefit of the gift is questionable for any reason. Develop and adhere to an approved annual budget to provide funding for the efficient accomplishment of assigned tasks.
Required:
Four-year undergraduate degree or ten years combined experience in fundraising with a non-profit or equivalent in
business, financial services or management.
A conversant and knowledgeable facilitator in the area of firearms and gifts of firearms.
Knowledgeable of charitable gifting techniques involving firearms.
Ability to build personal long-term relationships with strategic giving/planned gift prospects and donors.
Willingness to learn the most sophisticated strategic and planned gift fundraising techniques and strategies.
Experience with successful one-on-one cultivation and solicitation of prospects for gifts of $5,000 or similar experience.
Ability to develop and implement dynamic plans to identify, cultivate, and solicit strategic and planned gift prospects.
Ability to use existing MS Office applications for personal administrative support and databases for prospect management.
Ability to travel 10 days per month within.
Ability to work on weekends as necessary.
Preferred:
Knowledge and experience in managing budgets.
Knowledge of non-profit rules and regulations.
Knowledge of current trends in charitable giving, particularly in the areas of strategic gifts and planned giving.
Experience working successfully with Board members and/or key volunteers.
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Paralegal
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Description:
The individual selected for this position will provide legal research, analysis, legal documentation creation and general administrative support to the NRA legal staff. Will implement general legal research and analysis, including research on LEXIS and/or WESTLAW. Incorporate knowledge of word processing in the occasional production of legal documents and reports. Assists secretary of Firearms Civil Rights Legal Defense Fund.
Performs general legal research, information gathering and analysis for staff attorneys. Manage law library; keep books updated, subscription orders updated. Performs special projects and analyses as requested and furnished work processing and secretarial skills incidental to these duties or when required by the office. Requires contact with employees in own division and other NRA divisions, NRA members, general public and Federal and State government organizations.
Physical requirements include bending, lifting, standing in relation to using books in law library or moving legal files. Two years college and Paralegal certificate or equivalent law office experience. Background should include 2-3 years experience in legal analysis and research support. Eligible for licensing as a notary public.
In-depth knowledge of legal process. General knowledge of law library structure and periodical management. Adopt good organizational sills and communication skills; must be able to grasp concept of work performed by legal staff, and apply knowledge learned. Work under minimal supervision.
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Program Assistant - Training
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Description:
Provide professional assistance to the department and manager on daily tasks, projects and programs. Become familiar with all NRA programs and departments. Establish and maintain financial records in support of accounting for qualifying expenditures and requesting reimbursement from NRA Foundation Grants. Assist the Training Department Manager by maintaining the department’s attendance, leave and budget records, as well as files regarding the Education and Training Committee. Provide pertinent answers, information, services and materials to members and program volunteers in the field.
Assist with administrative and logistical requirements involved in Training Counselor Workshops including processing applications, registrations, and ordering and shipping materials to workshop sponsors. Assist with administrative and logistical requirements involved in coach schools, intermediate and advanced junior shooting camps as directed. Assist in responding to E-mail requests in an accurate and timely manner. Assist, as required, at events, conventions and other off-site activities.
High visibility with Training staff, Education and Training Divisional staff, other NRA Divisions, NRA members and the general public. Position requires lifting and carrying approximately 50 lbs. of material. Position functions in a fast paced work environment with nominal supervision. Some travel and weekend work may be required.
High School diploma required. Minimum of one year of clerical/business experience desired. Accurate typing of 50 WPM required. Working knowledge of Excel, Outlook, Microsoft Word required. Excellent oral and written communication, grammar and spelling skills essential. Pleasant telephone manner required. Proven ability to prioritize multiple tasks essential. Detail orientation required, as well as proven ability to perform as a team player. Exposure and knowledge of the shooting sports essential.
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Program Assistant, Hunter Services
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Description:
The Program Assistant will provide technical support to programs/activities managed by the Hunter Services Department.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITES:
- Provide accurate word processing and database support to Hunter Services Department staff utilizing current association-approved software (i.e., WordPerfect for Windows, Microsoft Office Suite, Excel and Paradox programs).
- Coordinate travel arrangements for Hunter Services Department staff and volunteers in a timely, accurate and cost-effective manner.
- Maintain daily schedule/appointment/travel calendar for Hunter Services Department staff accurately.
- Compose and type varied correspondence consisting mainly of letters, memoranda, variance reports, address lists and specialized reports.
- Provide daily exemplary customer service to volunteers, NRA members and the general public relative to inquiries, requests and comments regarding Hunter Service Department, as well as other divisional programs.
- Coordinate departmental mailings and related electronic mail log system. Maintain departmental records systems in an accurate and timely manner.
- Process programmatic orders and maintain a record of program or state activities.
- Process purchase requisitions, check requests, letters of agreement, contracts, travel authorizations and expense reports.
- Work with outside vendors to establish logistical requirements for the department's programs.
High visibility with divisional personnel, volunteers, other NRA divisions, NRA membership, outside agencies/vendors and the general public. Position functions in a varying work environment with minimal direct supervision. Occasional overtime work required. Travel requirements minimal.
High School diploma required. Secretarial education or equivalent required, but may be waived with demonstrated experience and skills. One to two years experience in progressively responsible administrative positions desired. Advanced organizational skills with ability to work independently on multiple detail-oriented projects with minimal supervision required. Demonstrated ability to type 65-75 wpm with minimal errors required. Confident, articulate, self-starter with excellent oral and written communications skills required. Strong computer skills, including WordPerfect for Windows, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Outlook and Excel required. Willingness to learn additional software packages essential.
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Program Coordinator (grants/inventory)
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Description:
Assists in the implementation of programs and activities for The Eddie Eagle® GunSafe® Program.
Coordinates division grant process with department manager and assists Office of Advancement grant
writer within divisional guidelines. Maintains grant spreadsheet and utilizes grant database to monitor
grant allocations in order to prepare monthly and yearly reports to other divisions as necessary.
Presents and exhibits the Eddie Eagle GunSafe® Program at shows, conventions, safety fairs,
assemblies, and appropriate association functions within departmental guidelines. Conducts ongoing
training of sales (AB&C) customer service representatives as required. Provides administrative
program support to include accurate typing, proofreading, handling check requests, office material
orders, filing, and copying. Uses inventory database and serves in the capacity of department inventory
manager as the primary contact between the NRA Inventory Manager and the NRA Sales Office.
Responds to the Eddie Eagle GunSafe® Program and Community Service Programs division telephone
lines and answers questions when appropriate and/or distributes message(s) to appropriate division
staff member(s) for timely response. Performs other duties as assigned.
Lifting office supplies and materials with a maximum weight of 25 lbs. required. Position functions in a fast-paced multi-tasked environment with minimal supervision. National and local travel required. Weekend work required.
BA Degree required
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite required. Willing to learn Eddie Eagle® computer programs. Demonstrated ability to effectively accomplish multiple tasks with minimum supervision as well as ability to function as a team member. Proven ability to operate a busy multi-line telephone system. Customer service orientation required. Excellent oral and written communication skills required. Demonstrated ability to conduct both formal and informal presentations to large and small groups. Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills essential.
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Program Coordinator, Hunter Services
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Description:
The Program Coordinator will provide programmatic and administrative support to the Hunter Services Department's programs and projects to ensure smooth operation of departmental activities.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITES:
- Organize, administer and maintain the NRA's Hunter's for the Hungry Clearinghouse program.
- Coordinate and maintain department Internet homepage information.
- Develop and maintain promotional and marketing campaigns for The Hunter's Guide and Hunter Skills Series books.
- Assist in the development of state and provincial Youth Hunter Education Challenge (YHEC) programs throughout North America.
- Assist in logistical operations of the International YHEC to include, but not be limited to event setup, tear down etc.
- Assist with the Great American Hunter's Tour (GAHT) program by attending shows, conducting NRA's contractual obligations and by utilizing and maintaining related capital equipment (to include but not be limited to vehicles, trailers, the Great American Whitetail Collection etc.).
- Assist in the fulfillment and data input of the Hunter Clinic Instructor Program (HCIP).
- Provide exemplary customer service to volunteers, NRA members and the general public relative to inquiries, requests, and comments regarding Hunter Services as well as other aspects of the NRA.
- Assist in the review and decision making process of the Environment, Conservation and Hunting Outreach (ECHO) program grant applications.
- Compose and type varied correspondence that consists primarily of letters, memorandums, newsletters and specialized reports in an accurate and timely manner. Responsible for generating travel authorizations, expense reports, and purchase orders in a timely and accurate manner.
High visibility with divisional personnel, volunteers, other NRA divisions, NRA membership, outside agencies, vendors and the general public. Position functions in a varying and fast-paced work environment with minimal supervision. Frequent local and national travel required. Weekend work required. Position requires the lifting and carrying of up to 65 lbs. of material. Four-year college degree in education, business administration or related fields required, but may be waived with equivalent work experience and skills. Minimum three years comparable business experience in a professional setting required. Experience and knowledge of hunting and the shooting sports, with a minimum of three years experience in outdoor education required. Background in education, advertising, marketing, business writing and editing preferred. Experience in training and instruction required, preferably within the field of hunter education. Ability to drive trucks and trailers required; commercial driver's license (CDL) required. Excellent oral and written communication skills required. Understanding of the structure of state/provincial hunter education programs essential. Ability to work independently or as a member of a team required. Proven ability to supervise and motivate outside volunteers essential. Demonstrated experience and/or training with Internet homepage development and maintenance essential. Excellent organizational skills essential with the ability to accomplish multiple tasks simultaneously required. Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook, WordPerfect 6.0/Windows required, with willingness to learn new software and database programs essential.
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Prospect Research Manager
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Description:
The Prospect Research Manager works closely with Advancement staff to identify prospective donors, conduct accurate and complete confidential research reports, and participates in developing prospect movement strategies. Manages a comprehensive research program to develop and maintain a pro-active system to gather and analyze prospect information to support Advancement fundraising activity for NRA priorities. Provides management reporting and analysis to monitor moves management on Advancement staff’s cultivation and solicitation strategies.
Develop and manage a comprehensive prospect research program that proactively enhances major and planned gift fundraising opportunities for the NRA through the identification and research analysis of potential donors. Serve as the expert research customer service liaison for major and planned gift fundraising through well-articulated research initiatives and timely research deliverables. Research individuals, corporations and foundation potential donors and produce accurate, detailed background reports. Identify and evaluate new research tools and techniques to keep up to date on trends and developments in the research industry, the wealth sector, and in philanthropy in general.
Required
B.A. or B.S. degree. Three or more years in prospect/donor research or related field. Mastery of current research technologies and information search techniques, including online library sources, pay-subscription sources, public records, and Internet search. Demonstrated expertise in prospect research methods, skills, and segmentation strategies. Proven experience and initiative in production, analysis, prospect tracking, campaigns, customer service, and research deliverables. Understanding of major gifts fundraising process/strategies.
Preferred:
- Master's degree.
- Five or more years of experience in a related field.
- Demonstrated advanced experience designing and implementing constituent surveys, electronic screenings, and/or prospect management models.
- Experienced in the shooting sports arena.
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Range Services Coordinator
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Description:
Responsible for coordinating registrations, financial transactions, logistical support and travel, associated with Range Development & Operations Conferences and Business Planning Seminars; prepares applications for underwriting support; tracks requests for NRA Range Grants; preparation and handling of RTTA training grant request; and responsible for the publication and distribution of the RTTA Newsletter. Responsible for planning, promoting and supervising the daily administration connected to the Range Development and Operations Conferences and Business Plan Seminars.
Travel to prospective hotel sites to evaluate meeting facilities and confirm their adequacy to conduct the Conferences
Working with hotels (rooms, conference room, catering, a/v equipment)
Contract with bus companies
Coordination with General Counsel and General Operations
Forwarding deposit checks to the hotel and bus company
Administrative items connected with range visits
Travel authorization for instructors
Airline reservations
Car rental
Register attendees to the conferences, keeping accurate and timely account of number and disbursements. Assist and develop prospect lists to affiliate and list additional ranges. Assist with increasing the ratio of ranges in the National Registry of Places to Shoot that are affiliated with NRA. Responsible for the publication and distribution of the RTTA Newsletter on a quarterly basis. Direct involvement in the selection of an indoor and an outdoor range for the Conference participants to visit.
Daily interaction with department and division staff, other NRA divisions, NRA members, NRA affiliated clubs, NRA affiliated State Associations, NRA Field Staff, outside organizations, vendors and the general public. Position functions in a fast paced, detail-oriented and time sensitive work environment with minimal direct supervision. Occasional local or national travel may be required. Occasional weekend and evening overtime work required.
Bachelor’s degree in a business related field preferred. May be waived with previous work experience. Administrative skills and telephone experience with emphasis on customer service is required. Experience with record keeping, information systems, budgeting, word processing, databases, spreadsheets and large mailing efforts required.
Excellent oral and written communications skills required. Working knowledge of databases, spreadsheets, email, Internet and Microsoft Office. Proven problem solving and organization skills required. Ability to work independently and take initiative to serve customers is essential. Excellent organization, follow-up, proofreading, and formatting skills are essential. Financial processing, grant and reporting experience is essential.
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Recruiting Programs Manager
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Description:
The position will be responsible for recruiting shooting sports retailers, certified instructors, affiliated clubs, firearms wholesalers and manufacturers into the recruiting programs and motivating them to sell NRA memberships to their customers. Essential responsibilities include: develop and implement marketing plans, including incentives and strategies to motivate membership sales for national recruiting programs; design effective advertising and promotional materials utilizing direct mail, print ads, internet, trade shows and face-to-face presentations; maintain effective communications with recruiter network; compile comprehensive productivity reports; and manage department staff and budget.
The ideal candidate will have a B.A. in Business Administration, Marketing, Management or related field. 3-5 years experience in a sales oriented environment. Sales and customer service experience, preferable within the shooting sports or retail industry. Must have excellent writing and phone skills, with a strong business sense for sales and marketing. Must be knowledgeable about computers and the Internet. Knowledge, awareness, and support of the NRA and its position in regard to the Second Amendment and firearms related issues.
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Shotgun Manager – Whittington Center (Raton, New Mexico)
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Description:
Shotgun Manager – Whittington Center (Raton, New Mexico)
The NRA Whittington Center is seeking an
experienced professional to head up our newly
expanded and growing Shotgun Program.
Qualified candidates must possess the following:
- Positive Attitude
- Strong work ethic
- Knowledge of shotgun sports
- Ability to run organized, sanctioned Trap, Skeet & Sporting
Clay Tournaments
This is a unique opportunity to build and develop a
successful shotgun program from the ground up!
Work with some of the best shooters in the
industry. Includes housing and benefits!
Contact the NRA Whittington Center at
575.445.3615 or via E-Mail at infor@nrawc.org
for
details.
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Staff Instructor
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Description:
Provide instructor development training for the NRA’s Law Enforcement Activities Division’s Firearm Instructor Development Schools, which are intended for public and private law enforcement and the U.S. Military.
1. Researches, develops and presents related material for the Firearms Instructors Development training program. Reviews and receives training aid material so as to assure NRA’s courses are current and applicable.
2. Responsible for the development and direction of part-time instructors selected to lead or support in assigned classes, as well as range presentations as relative to the Law Enforcement Instructor Development Schools.
3. Solicits, seeks and secures training sites for the Law Enforcement Instructor Development Schools.
4. Provide, on request, technical assistance to public and private law enforcement, the U.S. military instructors and their respective agencies.
5. Responsible for conducting as the lead instructor, of a minimum of fifteen (15) classes/courses in the disciplines you are assigned.
6. Responsible for establishing a liaison with and attending annual meetings or conferences of varied law enforcement and law enforcement training associations as assigned.
The Staff Instructor selected for this position would report and work from the NRA headquarters office in Fairfax, Virginia. High visibility with general public, private and military personnel, instructors and their agencies engaged in similar types of training, and NRA staff. Extensive local and national travel required. Weekend work required. Physical ability to negotiate steps, ladders and stand for extended periods of time and run on occasion required. Physical ability to lift firearms or ammunition containers required. Ability to demonstrate any tactical movement or entry method, adopt any shooting position, hold in position for extended periods and recover from same unassisted required. Possess the hand, arm and upper body strength required to safely handle, load, fire, reload, fire, unload, clear and make safe any student firearms as required. Frequently exposed to hearing, vision and other hazards associated with firearms training.
Bachelor’s Degree in Law Enforcement or related discipline or equivalent law enforcement experience required. Ten years of public law enforcement experience and a minimum of five years of law enforcement firearm instructor experience required. Experience as Match Coordinator or competitor in Police Pistol Combat events.
Demonstrated ability to develop course material and exercises to multi-skill level and multi cultural groups required. Excellent oral and written communication skills required. Ability to adapt instructional methods to accommodate a wide variety of skill levels, learning abilities and cultural diversity essential. Working knowledge of the demands of law enforcement training and relevant case law and liability as relative to public and private law enforcement training, firearms instruction and instructors and how such laws impact on law enforcement agencies and public responsibility essential.
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State Liaison
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Description:
Work with the Director to set a legislative agenda and political strategy in assigned states, and develop an annual budget for those activities. Closely monitor, thoroughly review, and understand all legislation relating to firearm, hunting, and criminal justice issues in assigned states, and maintain copies on file of such legislation. Communicate with the Director, legislative assistant, executive assistant and respective legislative aide on a regular basis on firearm, hunting, and criminal justice legislation and any other relevant legislative and political matters.
Recruit, identify, and coordinate with legislative activists. Regularly communicate with NRA Directors on legislative and political matters as necessary. File weekly reports with the Director concerning legislative action in the states to which you are assigned.
BS/BA in Political Science or related field. Prefer minimum of 3-5 years experience. Should have
exposure to legislative/political process.
Proficiency in PC software (MS Word, Excel) and excellent communication (oral & written) and
interpersonal skills. Business travel required.
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