New River Gorge (NRG) Craggin’ Classic Event Contractor
at The American Alpine Club
Reports To: Advancement Director
Classification: Contractor
Location: Fayetteville, WV (or driving distance)
Pay Range: $4,500 - $6,500
NRG Craggin’ Classic Event Contractor Job Summary
The AAC is searching for an excellent Craggin’ Classic Series (CCS) event contractor for the
New River Gorge, WV Craggin’ Classic. Event contractors work with the AAC to develop,
implement, and coordinate individual Craggin’ Classic events which champion community,
competency, and conservation as well as carry the mission, vision and core values of the
AAC.
Event Contractors are responsible for the event planning and execution, local marketing,
participant experience, and overall success of the event from conception to clean up. They
are responsible for creating events that provide an environment of inclusion and extraordinary
guest experience.
As the Event Contractor, you will:
Planning:

• Coordinating with the Advancement Director to establish goals and timelines
• Scouting and booking venue locations
• Securing food and entertainment
• Hiring / renting and managing audio / video needs
• Coordinating with the AAC’s Corporate Partners, event sponsors and vendors to achieve

Marketing:

• Thoroughly marketing the event regionally according to established AAC

• Promoting the event via local Facebook channels
• Maintain a positive working relationship with event neighbors and local

You are a strong fit for this role if you:

• Believe in the AAC vision and mission
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Are an involved member of the local climbing community
• Minimum of 1 year experience with event production and management
• Experience with volunteer management
• An acute attention to detail
• An excellent demeanor and the ability to represent the AAC in a professional manner at

Reporting Relationship
The Event Coordinator will report to the Advancement Director, Heidi McDowell. The Event
Coordinator is a member of the Advancement Team and collaborates with the entire American Alpine
Club staff to plan and execute successful community events.
How to Apply
All who love the AAC mission are encouraged to apply, including people of color and Black, Indigenous,
transgender and non-binary people.
Please email your resume and cover letter to hmcdowell@americanalpineclub.org. Use “NRG Event
Contractor – [Your Last Name]” as the subject line – no phone calls, please. Only potential interviewees
will be contacted. Applications without cover letters will not be considered.
The AAC is an equal opportunity employer. Your gender, religion, sex life, skin color, first language, and size
and ability of your body do not factor into employment decisions here. Neither do your friends in high
places. If you love our mission and are good at what you do, come as you are.
About the AAC
Founded in 1902, the American Alpine Club (AAC) envisions a united community of competent
climbers and healthy climbing landscapes. For more than a century, the AAC has built relationships
with conservation-minded organizations and government agencies, funded and documented some of
the world’s most significant climbs—including historic expeditions to K2 (1938, ‘39 and ‘53), the first
ascent of Hidden Peak (‘58), the first American summit of Mount Everest (‘63), and Antarctica’s Mount
Vinson (‘66)—and connected climbers from a variety of backgrounds.