SCC Employment & Volunteer Opportunities

Current Job Openings

Marketing and Events Director

 

The Southeastern Climbers Coalition (SCC) is seeking a motivated individual to join the team as our Marketing and Events Director. This position supports the mission of the SCC through promoting its programs and initiatives to a diverse and growing audience. This position takes primary responsibility in developing the SCC’s brand, managing the creation of high quality media and marketing content, and cultivating the growth of our online presence, membership, partnerships and events.

This position reports to the Executive Director and works with various partners and volunteers to meet fundraising goals and engage our climbing community.

Responsibilities:

  • Developing the SCC brand through innovative product, media, and design.
  • Creating and utilizing photo/video/graphic media to storytell what SCC accomplishes.
  • Creating cohesive and holistic strategies to increase awareness of upcoming campaigns, events and projects across marketing and social media channels.
  • Plan, coordinate and execute annual climbing competitions and large scale fundraising events to meet annual goals.
  • Managing community ambassadors, volunteers and partners across the Southeast to support local events.
  • Tracking and reporting key performance indicators.
  • Building relationships with new and existing brand partners.
  • Fostering SCC’s community engagement through events and consistent communication.
  • Managing the budget for the marketing department and events.

Requirements:

  • Solid understanding of strategic public relations, marketing planning and implementation, including email CRM and digital campaigns.
  • Fundamental knowledge of media creation for photo and video creation
  • Proficient in graphic design
  • High energy and enthusiasm for engaging the climbing community
  • Willingness to travel within the tri-state region
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Reliable vehicle

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing, PR or relevant experience
  • Experience with event planning
  • Thorough understanding of the sport of climbing and it’s community
  • Experience working with and maintaining relationships with corporate partners

Location

This individual will work on projects throughout Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama. Preferably, this position is located at SCC headquarters in Chattanooga, TN – a central location to many of our projects. 

Compensation 

Annual salary of $38,600
Travel reimbursement
Flexible schedule and PTO 

 

Status

Full time, Exempt

SCC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, age, ability, sexual orientation, color, religion, ethnicity. We believe climbing is for everyone. SCC preserves climbing areas for current and future generations in the Southeast. We do this through acquisition, stewardship, and community, so that all climbers can enjoy equitable access to the outdoors. We believe all people should have the opportunity to explore the vast natural landscapes in our region. We do not tolerate prejudice on our properties or within our organization. We believe the outdoors is for all people to enjoy without fear of discrimination and we will continue to work to ensure public protected climbing areas exist in perpetuity.

 

To apply, send resume and cover letter to ben@seclimbers.org with the subject line: Marketing and Events Director Application. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Current Volunteer Opportunities

We cover a large region and thrive through the support of passionate and dedicated climbing advocates to serve as Area Reps, volunteers or interns. Please contact info@seclimbers.org to let us know if you are interested in volunteering. Please include your information, location, and area of interest.

Area Reps: Serve as an SCC ambassador to a climbing area you love (See Climbing Areas for a current list of open positions).

Volunteers: Lend a hand on a trail day or event (See Upcoming Events for dates)

Event Reps: Host the SCC table at events to spread the word about our mission and current projects (Current locations: Atlanta, Alabama, Chattanooga, Birmingham)

 

Reach out to us about internships with SCC

SCC INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

SCC has had several incredible interns that have worked with us for school credit, capstone projects, or grad school projects. The SCC is a small non profit and is only as powerful as its strong base of volunteers. SCC offers unpaid, flexible, remote internships that typically follow the semester schedule.  Please read below for some current project opportunities, but feel free to reach out if you have other ideas! 

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INTERNSHIP: Data Management Internship

LOCATION: Preference for CHATTANOOGA (remote availability in TN, AL & GA)

PROJECT: SCC was built in 1993 and has a ton of history, legacy, and infrastructure.  We are in need of a dedicated intern to help us catalog our history, organize our internal working drives, and help craft protocol and procedure for future generations. Someone who is detail oriented, takes initiative, and can work with minimal supervision will do well in this internship. 

 Support our team in archiving files, scanning historical documents, and implementing a document retention and management plan. The Data Management Intern will assist in creating, designing, and maintaining the architecture for document processes and procedures, and the development of an enforcement method for the proper chain of action and document identification. When needed, the Data Management Interns will archive and maintain a secure storage space for these documents. In addition, they will support our procedures in maintaining transparent, up-todate, and easily traceable documents both physically and electronically. 

Responsibilities include:

  • Create an inventory of files 
  • Copying, scanning, and storing documents
  • Checking for accuracy and editing files
  • Reviewing and updating technical documents (e.g., manuals and workflows)
  • File documents in physical and digital records 
  • Create templates for future use
  • Assist in managing the flow of documentation within the organization 
  • Maintain confidentiality around sensitive information and terms of agreement

 Assist in:

  • The management and maintenance of all documents
  • Updating and controlling procedure documents and forms 
  • Ensuring all document identification, classification, and filing 
  • Conducting document audits confirming they are current and accurate
  • Ensuring revised documents are accessible 
  • Training staff to conform to created specifications and document control procedures
  • Creating processes to oversee documents through its entire lifecycle (inception to archival)
  • Creating document filing and organizing systems that are both effective and efficient 
  • Ensuring proper organization and security of documents (paper and electronic) 
  • Collaborate and communicate with the senior team 

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INTERNSHIP: Land Management Intern

LOCATION: TN, GA, & AL

PROJECT: SCC owns and manages 8 properties and we are in the process of updating our management plans and updating our land use surveys. This internship will help the SCC in crafting those management plans and land use surveys under the supervision of our Stewardship Director.

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 INTERNSHIP: Stewardship Intern

LOCATION: GA & AL

PROJECT: Under the supervision of SCC’s Stewardship Director, intern duties may include land use monitoring, trail maintenance and construction, performing boundary, sign, and kiosk maintenance, invasive species control and crag restoration, educational programming, and trail day outreach activities.  

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 INTERNSHIP: Marketing/Website Intern

LOCATION: REMOTE (TN, GA, AL): 

PROJECT: The SCC keeps a current blog, updates the website, and manages a contact us email.  This intern will help in the critical task of awareness for our community and work directly with the Marketing Director in turning our weekly team updates into blog posts.  This intern will do a thorough audit of the website and make any updates/changes that are needed to ensure we are current with our messaging. This intern will also manage the contact us inbox. This intern will also help us craft membership design. (maybe this is separate).

 

Specific duties vary yearly based on the needs of the organization and interests of interns. The internship experience will culminate with a project which each intern will take the lead in planning and executing. Through this project, the successful applicant will be able to tailor this internship program to their specific interest or degree concentration, consistent with SCC mission and goals.