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American Yacht Club

499 STUYVESANT AVE
RYE, NY 10580


Age of Club Number of Members Average Age of Members Club Ownership
136 1000 53 Member-Owned
Gross Dollar Volume Annual Dues Volume Annual Food Sales Annual Beverage Sales
$9,700,000.00 $4,100,000.00 -- --

Golf Facilities

Golf facilities unspecified

Tennis Facilities

Tennis facilities unspecified

Swimming Facilities

Swimming facilities unspecified

Other Athletic Facilities

Dining Facilities

Dining facilities unspecified

Special Club Features

Club is open 5 days per week, 11 months per year.

Job Details

Date Posted

2/5/2019

Job Title

Communications Director

Brief Job Description

The position of Communications Director shall be responsible for overseeing communications as well as supporting management and office related duties such as;  

Website/Communications:

  • implement, monitor, and enhance Club’s social media program
  • update and maintain both public and private club website
  • liaison role with Communications Chair and Committee; i.e. new postings to website, mailings etc.
  • implement media response program with GM, Flag Officers and Communications Chair
  • maintain protocol for media requests and visits
  • update/add events to website and hard copy calendars
  • add new members/edits to existing membership listings
  • assist members navigating online/change email/password, etc.
  • compile and send out weekly On Deck email blasts
  • coordinate with AYC newsletter/magazine committee
  • oversee and create blast emails as needed
  • assist with website reservations
  • oversee yearly printed club directory brochure
  • maintain AYC graphics & photo files for publication and assure compliance by all parties
  • liaison with printers/vendors on various printed promotional material, website/vendor & IT contacts
  • write and publish press releases for major regattas and send to press contact list

Office/Administration & Events support:

  • provide support to General Manager as needed; i.e. letters, mailings, special projects, etc.
  • maintain and order office supplies and club stationary
  • field general member questions and provide assistance as needed on daily basis
  • delegate work to other individuals as needed on a weekly basis and use select staff members to accomplish necessary tasks for communications and membership departments 
  • provide support to Sales & Catering Department as needed; i.e. menu cards, club invitations/flyers, website, etc.
  • assist with coordination of member club parties/events/holidays
  • develop all promotional materials for club events; poster, flyers, and additional graphics/logos.

Membership Committee Support

  • new member application support
  • upload applications to website, print and mail/email postings
  • assemble and mail welcome packets to new members
  • add new members to and maintain membership database

Candidate Qualifications

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • knowledge of Microsoft Office; Word, Excel, and Adobe Illustrator
  • proficient with English grammar and possesses skills in news-style writing, feature writing,
    copywriting, proofreading and editing
  • basic graphic design experience or photo editing skills
  • the ability to communicate at a high level both verbally and in writing
  • hospitality or private club experience preferred
  • detail orientated with superb time management skills
  • ability to manage multiple projects at once

Educational Requirements

Degree in English, Communications, Liberal Arts or Graphic Design desirable. 2+ years experience in similar role.

Date Position Available

immediately

Other Benefits

Club will offer a competitive base salary, generous bonus, paid vacation, medical and dental benefits, retirement plan, CMAA membership and education allowance.

Please send resumes to:

John Meagher
GM/COO
499 STUYVESANT AVE
RYE, NY 10580
jmeagher@americanyc.org

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