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 Previous: The Amateur Amateur: Can You Hear Me Now? |  Next: ARRL Board Ramps Up Focus on Grassroots Lobbying, Disaster Planning |
NEWINGTON, CT, Jan 24, 2006--The ARRL is looking for a few good people. Specifically, the League has openings at its headquarters in Newington, Connecticut, for a Business Services Manager, a Membership Manager and an Assistant Editor. All three positions are fulltime with benefits.
Business Services Manager
Among other duties, the Business Services Manager oversees sales of ARRL products and services to the Amateur Radio commercial industry and manages and develops the sales and sales support staff. An Amateur Radio license and on-the-air experience are highly desirable.
For a Business Services Manager, the League is seeking a competitive individual with demonstrable selling ability and customer service experience. This person should be a true motivator who enjoys "significant customer interaction." In addition to superior written and oral communication skills, the ideal candidate should be flexible and team oriented and be dedicated to fair and ethical business practices.
Membership Manager
The Membership Manager will have responsibility for ARRL membership recruitment and retention. The top priority of the Membership Manager will be to develop and put into place member recruitment and retention activities in addition to analyzing membership growth patterns. This individual also will supervise the League's membership renewal process and oversee and maintain member records for the department.
Among additional duties, the Membership Manager will work across department lines and with the ARRL Field Organization to direct the delivery of all member benefits and maintain "regular and meaningful contact" with ARRL members.
This position requires a bachelor's degree in business or equivalent experience--preferably at least five years of member services and/or association experience, two of them in supervision, as well as a thorough understanding of association management, customer services and programs. Knowledge of Amateur Radio or an Amateur Radio license and significant ham radio experience is a plus.
The candidate selected will possess excellent organizational, communication and customer service skills; must be detailed oriented and have proven record of accomplishment designing, implementing, and maintaining membership recruitment and retention programs. This position requires the ability to travel during the normal work week as well as on weekends.
The Business Services and Membership managers' positions are in the League's Sales and Marketing Department, headed by Dennis Motschenbacher, K7BV.
Assistant Editor
The ARRL also has an opening for an Assistant Editor. The successful candidate will work on a variety of material for publication in QST and for the League's Web site.
Primary responsibilities include preparing general interest and some technical material for publication, writing articles for publication, and ensuring that manuscripts are well written, engaging and conform to the rules of grammar, spelling, usage and ARRL style.
Applicants should hold an Amateur Radio license and have on-the-air experience. Paid experience in an editorial field and a college degree in a related field are preferred, as are a demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team and under deadline pressure, proficiency in Microsoft Word, ability to use the Internet for research, experience with a digital camera and attention to detail. Some weekday and weekend travel may be required.
How to Apply
For additional details, visit the Employment at ARRL Web page. To apply for any of these positions, send a cover letter and resume to LouAnn Campanello, ARRL, 225 Main St, Newington, CT 06111. No telephone calls please!
ARRL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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