The United States Eventing Association (USEA) is hiring a Programs and Inventory Coordinator. Please read on for more details about the job.
TITLE: Full Time—Programs and Inventory Coordinator
REPORTS TO: Programs and Inventory Manager and USEA Director of Programs and Marketing
STATUS: Non-Exempt
TYPE: Hybrid—2-3 days per week required in the USEA office in Leesburg, Virginia.
Position Summary: This position supports the current USEA Programs and Inventory Manager. This position holds independent responsibilities with the USEA merchandise department as well as distribution of the frangible technology program and additionally supports the USEA Director of Competitions and USEA Director of Programs and Marketing. Duties include the administration of programs and working directly with organizers, responsibility for program mailings to event organizers, collecting event data and scores, inputting scores from various USEA programs, supporting the USEA Annual Meeting, coordinating the year-end awards, coordinating trophy and ribbon orders for all USEA programs/championships, coordinating the USEA merchandise and inventory, coordinating the USEA frangible technology distribution program, answering membership and customer service calls, and more.
This staff member should be willing to travel within the continental United States a few times a year (example: LRK3DE, AEC, Convention, MD5*). Employee will report to the USEA headquarters in Leesburg, Virginia, during normal business hours, 2-3 days per week, and may work remotely the other days.
Key Principles:
The USEA is looking for a highly motivated individual who is able to deliver high quality work and execute under pressure/deadlines. The individual should possess strong organizational, problem solving, and effective communication (both written and verbal) skills. Applicants who are extremely detail oriented with experience in inventory coordination or management are preferred. The individual would ideally have knowledge of the sport of eventing.
USEA Inventory and Merchandise
USEA Programs
USEA General
Interested applicants should submit Resume and Cover Letter with three references to [email protected]
Applications will be accepted through March 10, however interviews and hiring may occur before that deadline, so applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Salary (market rate) + benefits (Health, Dental, STD, LTD and Life, 401K, 11 paid holidays, 15 vacation/sick leave days). USEA advertised office hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday. Some weekend travel and work. Hybrid model will be considered for the right candidate.
ABOUT THE UNITED STATES EVENTING ASSOCIATION
The United States Eventing Association is the national organization dedicated to the education and development of horses and riders in the equestrian sport of three-day eventing. The USEA was founded in 1959 and has approximately 13,000 members in all 50 United States in addition to over 100 international members. The USEA recognizes around 250 competitions nationwide. The organization is a non-profit 501 C (3) corporation directed by a Board of Governors with day to day operations run by a small permanent staff from the headquarters in Leesburg, Virginia.
Disclaimer: This description is intended to provide an overview of the responsibilities and duties of the position. It is not all inclusive. The incumbent in the position will be expected to perform other duties as required. The responsibilities may change over time. This description is provided for informational purposes only and does not form the basis of a contract.
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