Director of Marketing and Communications

Position: Director of Marketing and Communications

Location: San Antonio, TX; in office

Hours: Monday – Friday; some travel required

Department: Marketing and Communications

Who We Are

https://www.safariclub.org/

Hunting is an ancient tradition passed down from the earliest times of man to the present day. Hunters participate directly in the natural world and care enough to make sure that it continues in all of its awesome beauty and diversity.

Safari Club International is a U.S.-based organization of more than 50,000 hunters and nearly 200 chapters worldwide, dedicated to protecting the right to hunt and to promote wildlife conservation. Between SCI and its sister organization, the SCI Foundation, we have put more than $70 Million on the ground for conservation since 2000. In the U.S. and abroad, hunters are part of a system that keeps the rivers, forests and fields intact and maintains the wildlife.

All applicants should demonstrate an understanding of, and commitment to, hunting as an essential part of biologically sound and ethically responsible international wildlife management. The ideal candidate will have an existing knowledge of SCI’s current programs and mission and be passionate about hunter’s rights.

Summary

This position is responsible for all marketing and communications functions within SCI. Incumbent will oversee all internal and external communications and is responsible for communications in all media, print and digital. The position recommends policy and strategy on all marketing and communications issues and helps to establish and implement the marketing and communications programs of SCI. Oversees the online SCI store and other SCI e-commerce initiatives to enhance and maximize revenue production.

Responsibilities

• Ensures that SCI has a strong and active presence on relevant communications channels and marketing platforms;
• Deploys all communications techniques, such as email, blogs, social media postings, video and audio material;
• Ensures that the advocacy and other work of SCI and SCIF is appropriately communicated, both internally and externally, with the goals of (1) maximizing SCI’s impact in and support from the hunting community and (2) maximizing SCI’s impact in protecting the freedom to hunt;
• Coordinates closely with all SCI departments and with the communications functions of the SCI Foundation;
• Develops and implements SCI communications policy, strategy, tactics, under the direction of your supervisor and consistent with the SCI Strategic Plan in regard to marketing & communications;
• Leverages knowledge of SCI, the hunting community and the hunting industry to carry out the mission activities of SCI in the communications field, namely clear, accurate, timely strategic communications to protect the freedom to hunt and promote the conservation of wildlife worldwide;
• Works with the appropriate committees of the Board and the Board of Directors, providing support as necessary and developing and implementing strategies and activities in coordination with these elements of the organization;
• Builds and manages a departmental budget;
• Assures that SCI has appropriate spokespeople, ambassadors, and influencers and provides the necessary support for the use of media personalities and spokespeople;
• Leads the utilization of any contractors SCI may have for communications, advertising, public relations and marketing;
• Develops and maintains rapid response and crisis management communication capabilities;
• Tracks and reports on effectiveness of communications;
• Oversees and promotes the online SCI store front as well as any other SCI E-Commerce efforts. Works in collaboration with other SCI departments, including Membership and IT;
• Manages support staff; interviews, makes hiring decisions, orients/trains employees, plans, assigns, and directs work. In partnership with Human Resources, counsels employees on disciplinary and performance issues. Addresses employee development, recognition, complaints and concerns.
• Creates and supports an open communications culture. Conduct regular team meetings; continually update team on current goals and best practices, answer questions, and help team with new issues. Responsible for communicating departmental/procedural updates.
• Monitor, evaluate, and document team and individual performance including quality of work and compliance; set clear expectations, goals and deadlines for the department. Motivate team members by recognizing high performance and encourage creative thinking.
• Prepare your team for future challenges by identifying and promoting new training. Set training standards for all new hires.
• Engages in successional planning to ensure continuity of SCI’s capabilities in this area.

• Perform other related duties as assigned. Attends meetings, conventions, trade shows, and other events as appropriate.

Work Location and Travel Requirements

This job operates in a professional office environment. This position travels up to 25% of the time, including to the SCI annual convention, site visits, Board Meetings, and any other trade shows or events of interest to SCI/F or supported by SCI/F.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong Leadership and problem solving skills;
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite software, to include OneDrive, SharePoint, Teams with an ability to become familiar with SCI-specific programs and software;
• Demonstrated excellence in verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal and customer service skills, organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Motivation and strong desire to take on new challenges and learn as much as possible;
• Must demonstrate excellent communication skills, attention to detail, organizational skills and exceptional customer service;
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines;
• Must demonstrate experience in hunting and an understanding of issues facing hunting today.

Qualifications and Education

• This position requires a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in communications, marketing or public relations;
• 10 years of experience in Communications, public relations, or marketing or related work;
• Previous experience in supervising/managing staff;
• Must be a hunter. Experience with international hunting preferred.

Benefits

Safari Club International offers a full benefit package. Please go to our careers page to view our Benefit Summary: https://safariclub.org/careers/