Marketing & Community Events Coordinator

Pay: Based on Education and Experience

Location: Job is in-person at the NFAA Easton Yankton Archery Center - Yankton, SD

The NFAA Easton Yankton Archery Center (NEYAC) is a non-profit facility dedicated to expanding, promoting, and preserving the sport of archery and other shooting sports. We proudly host a wide variety of local, national, and international events and continue to grow each year, thanks in large part to the strength of our community connections.

We are seeking a Marketing & Community Events Coordinator to help plan, promote, and execute our events while building and deepening our ties within the Yankton community. This role is ideal for a self-motivated individual with a passion for marketing, events, and community engagement, and who thrives on being a visible, active presence in the community we serve.

Key Responsibilities:

Marketing & Communications

• Develop and distribute marketing materials for NEYAC programs, events, and facility offerings.
• Manage communication with members and participants through email marketing, newsletters, social media, the website, and news updates.
• Partner with recreation staff to promote facility programming.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community partners, including schools, nonprofits, boards, and local organizations, serving as a trusted point of connection between NEYAC and Yankton.
• Lead marketing initiatives to promote NEYAC at the local, regional, national, and international levels.
• Collaborate with staff to design new programs and initiatives that increase participation, visibility, and community involvement.

Event & Facility Management

• Manage non-archery facility rentals such as meetings, charity events, trade shows, and private functions. Oversee inquiries, contracts, billing, event layouts, setup, teardown, and staff scheduling.
• Assist with the development of new programs and provide support to the Mount Marty Archery program as needed.
• Help coordinate setup, teardown, and staffing for archery and community events.
• Support national and international archery events hosted by the NFAA Foundation, including The Vegas Shoot, Rushmore Rumble, First Dakota Classic, and others.

Requirements

• Degree in marketing, communications, or graphic design or experience in event and project management.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and Canva.
• Strong customer service and phone etiquette.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable with Mac/Apple systems, including Excel and Word.· Ability to handle high-stress situations with a positive, professional demeanor.
• Commitment to confidentiality and professionalism when working with participants, sponsors, vendors, and board members.
• Physically able to perform event-related tasks, including lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Flexibility to work non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends, with some travel required.
• Team-oriented mindset with initiative and persistence.

We’re Looking for Someone Who:

• Is eager to learn and develop new skills.
• Takes initiative and follows through.
• Brings energy, approachability, and accountability to the team.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• What interested you most about this position?

Location:

• Yankton, SD 57078 (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Yankton, SD 57078 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Yankton, SD 57078: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person