Communications Manager

The Kansas City Country Club is a 128-year-old, private country club located in Mission Hills, KS. The Club has a unique, traditional feel and culture. Club communications are for its members as the Club does not engage in marketing to the general public. The Club uses its website, mobile app, bi-monthly newsletter, email, text, and on-premises signage as its primary forms of communications with its members. The Club is looking for the right individual to enhance and manage all communications to provide consistently accurate, relevant, and aesthetically pleasing communications that will further engage our membership.

Reports to: GM/COO

Education and/or Experience

• Undergraduate degree in English, Communications, Liberal Arts or Graphic Design desirable.
• Website content management experience required.

Job Knowledge, Core Competencies and Expectations

• Proficient with English grammar and possesses skills in news-style writing, feature writing, copywriting, proofreading and editing.
• Experience with computer graphics software, including In-Design, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Publisher as well as online platforms, including Canva, MailChimp or Constant Contact.
• Experience with Excel and database programs.
• Knowledge of and ability to perform required role during emergency situations.

Job Summary (Essential Functions)

Management of the club’s internal and external communications, including content development and design of materials.

Job Tasks/Duties

· Writes, composes, or edits all club communication materials; collects, organizes, and submits all copy for production on a timely basis; proofs contents for corrections and changes; responsible for design and layout of page format and cover design.

· When budget allows, coordinates and manages external writers, editors and others who assist with the club’s communication materials.

· Manages schedules and budgets and implements corrective actions if necessary to assure that budget goals are met.

· Establishes and creates print materials for all aspects of the club, including new member and prospective member promotional pieces, menus, athletic tournament entries and in-house signage.

· Develops and coordinates the club’s publicity efforts.

· Oversees all direct mailings, including composition, design, and printing.

· Serves as managing editor of the club newsletters for staff and membership.

· May take photos for use in club publications and exhibits.

· Distributes member surveys.

· Creates flyers, signs, and promotional materials for displays and mailings.

· Coordinates development of golf marketing annual plan with golf professional.

· Works with department heads to determine web needs.

· Maintains and promotes club’s website content and usage for members and staff.

· Responsible for the updates and accuracy of the calendar of events and e-mail blasts to members.

· Develops e-mail promotions and mailings with guidance from the GM/COO, Board of Directors, and other departments.

· Attends staff meetings.

· Completes other special projects and assignments as directed by the GM/COO.

Licenses and Special Requirements

• May be asked to take a proofreading and editing test as part of the interview process.
• May be asked to provide writing and design samples as part of the interview process.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Must be able to reach, bend, stoop, stand and lift up to 40 pounds.
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Moderate noise level in the work environment.
• Must be able to handle hot and cold interior and outdoor conditions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $65,000.00 per year

Experience:

• Writing skills: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Mission Hills, KS 66208 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Mission Hills, KS 66208