Fw: ASA/USA Softball National Office seeking Managing Director of Marketing

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  Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone.From: Codi Warren Sent: Monday, October 26, 2015 2:45 PMTo: Codi WarrenSubject: ASA/USA Softball National Office seeking Managing Director of MarketingFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 26, 2015 ASA/USA Softball National Office seeking Managing Director of Marketing OKLAHOMA CITY, OK---The Amateur Softball Association (ASA)/USA Softball, the National Governing Body of Softball in the United States, seeks applicants for the position of Managing Director of Marketing. This individual’s primary responsibility will be the marketing, promotion, and execution of all sponsorship and licensing initiatives from the National Office in Oklahoma City. This position is full-time and includes a benefits package. Interested applicants should include a résumé and a cover letter explaining why they wish to fill the position. Applicants will be screened and a select number could be invited to interview in Oklahoma City. The successful candidate will be brought on board as soon as possible. Applications for the Managing Director of Marketing position will be accepted until November 13, 2015.  Applications should be mailed or emailed to the following address: ASA/USA Softball National Office c/o Steve Walker, Managing Director of Marketing position 2801 NE 50th Street Oklahoma City, OK 73111 (swal...@softball.org) Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Manage all aspects of various business relationships relating to sponsor benefits and association benefits.Plan, develop and implement key marketing strategies and partnerships targeting existing and new markets.Direct all related sponsor activities including, but not limited to, signage, merchandise, event logistics and television production.Track and maintain licensee fees and royalty reports.Field inquiries from interested sponsors and solicit new business opportunities.Direct the sale of all advertising for all publications and websites including rate cards, billing and traffic.Develop official equipment supplier pool for ASA/USA Softball national teams, including supplier contracts.Other duties as assigned. Education/Experience RequirementsBachelor Degree in sports marketing preferred, or equivalent education/work experience.At least three years experience in sports marketing at a management position. Required/Desired Skills: ·    Excellent written and oral communication skills.·    Strong interpersonal relations skills, sound judgment, professional demeanor and patience.·    Organizational skills, time management skills and attention to detail. ·    Enjoy working with technology and ability to use data to make decisions.·    Computer skills desired: Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Adobe Photoshop.·    Content marketing, email marketing and web analytics a plus.·    Work some weekends and occasional travel domestically and internationally. The pay range for this position is $50,000 - $65,000. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. About ASA/USA SoftballFounded in 1933, the Amateur Softball Association (ASA)/USA Softball is the National Governing Body of Softball in the United States and a member of the United States Olympic Committee. One of the nation’s largest sports organizations, ASA/USA Softball sanctions competition in every state through a network of 74 local associations and has grown from a few hundred teams in the early days to over 165,000 teams today, representing a membership of more than 2.5 million.  ASA/USA is responsible for training, equipping and promoting the six USA Softball National Teams that compete in international and domestic competitions. The USA Softball Women’s National Team is one of only two women’s sports involved in the Olympic movement to capture three consecutive gold medals at the Olympic Games since 1996. The U.S. women have also won nine World Championship titles as well as claimed eight World Cup of Softball titles. For more information about ASA/USA Softball, please visit http://www.asausasoftball.com  Codi WarrenManaging Director of CommunicationsAmateur 

Fw: ASA/USA Softball National Office seeks Communications Coordinator

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  Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone.From: Codi Warren Sent: Monday, October 26, 2015 4:01 PMTo: Codi WarrenSubject: ASA/USA Softball National Office seeks Communications CoordinatorFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 26, 2015 ASA/USA Softball National Office seeks Communications Coordinator OKLAHOMA CITY, OK---The Amateur Softball Association (ASA)/USA Softball, the National Governing Body of Softball in the United States, is seeking applicants for the position of Communications Coordinator. This individual’s primary responsibility include assisting with day-to-day operations within the ASA/USA Softball Communications Department, including website updates, national and international event coverage and media relations from the National Office in Oklahoma City. Interested applicants should include a résumé and a cover letter explaining why they wish to fill the position. Applicants will be screened and a select number could be invited to interview in Oklahoma City. The successful candidate will be brought on board as soon as possible. Applications for the Communications Coordinator position will be accepted until November 6, 2015.  Applications should be mailed or emailed to the following address: ASA/USA Softball National Office c/o Codi Warren, Communications Coordinator Position 2801 NE 50th Street Oklahoma City, OK 73111 (cwar...@softball.org)  Primary Duties and Responsibilities: ·    Assist with all Communications functions for the ASA and USA Softball brands, including, websites, Inside Pitch, Balls and Strikes Magazine, public relations, and social media.·    Write press releases and other meaningful stories associated with the business of ASA Softball and USA Softball.·    Provide Communications, Social Media and Public Relations training to local association staff at regularly scheduled meetings such as the Annual Meeting, Commissioners Meeting and UIC Clinic.·    Act as the lead on the USA Softball Junior Olympic Player of the Week and other ASA/USA award programs.·    Assist with all facets of the USA Softball Collegiate Top 25 Poll, Player of the Week and Player of the Year awards.  ·    Coordinate the online-based alumni network for the USA Softball Legacy Club, including newsletters, reunions and special events.·    Assist in magazine and newsletter layout, designing flyers and posters for advertising, photography, video projects.·    Assist in managing communication/website staff for ASA National Championships and local and national events.·    Perform other related duties as assigned and have the ability to travel and work weekends.  Education/Experience Requirements·    Bachelor Degree in communications preferred or equivalent education/work experience. Required or Desired Skills: ·    Excellent written and oral communication skills.·    Strong interpersonal relations skills, sound judgment, professional demeanor and patience.·    Organizational skills, time management skills and attention to detail.·    Social media and digital experience preferred.·    Computer skills desired: Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Photoshop.·    Ability to work weekends and occasional travel domestically and internationally. The pay range for this position is $28,000 - $34,000. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. About ASA/USA SoftballFounded in 1933, the Amateur Softball Association (ASA)/USA Softball is the National Governing Body of Softball in the United States and a member of the United States Olympic Committee. One of the nation’s largest sports organizations, ASA/USA Softball sanctions competition in every state through a network of 74 local associations and has grown from a few hundred teams in the early days to over 165,000 teams today, representing a membership of more than 2.5 million.  ASA/USA is responsible for training, equipping and promoting the six USA Softball National Teams that compete in international and domestic competitions. The USA Softball Women’s National Team is one of only two women’s sports 

Fw: Canada Awarded 2018 WBSC Junior Men’s World Softball Championship

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Title: Canada Awarded 2018 WBSC Junior Men’s World Softball Championship
  Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone.From: Softball Canada Sent: Monday, October 26, 2015 2:22 PMTo: AlReply To: Softball CanadaSubject: Canada Awarded 2018 WBSC Junior Men’s World Softball Championship








		
	

	
	
	
	





	

	
	
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 26th, 2015
 
Canada Awarded 2018 WBSC Junior Men’s
World Softball Championship




(Ottawa, ON) At the World Baseball and Softball Confederation (WBSC) Softball Congress held in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma last week, Softball Canada was awarded the 2018 WBSC Junior Men’s World Championship in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan.
 
“We are delighted that the international softball membership has entrusted us to host this championship in Prince Albert” said Softball Canada President Kevin Quinn. “Prince Albert is an experienced host who have proven their ability to put on great events and combine that with warm hospitality for visitors. Prince Albert is doing a fantastic job with their fundraising.”
 
Prince Albert will be hosting its first-ever World Softball Championship as the third and final stage of its Project Triple Play (http://www.projecttripleplay.com/) after successfully hosting the 2015 U16 Boy’s Canadian Championship, and is currently in the process of making improvements to its facilities to meet international softball standards.
 
“Aallcann Developmental Fastpitch Organization and the City of Prince Albert are thrilled and excited to host the 12th WBSC Junior Men's World Softball Championship in July 2018” stated Felix Casavant, Co-Chair of the event’s organizing committee. “Prince Albert can't wait to bring the first World Championship ever to our City. We have first class facilities and know that this event will not only be a great venue to promote Fastpitch but will also be a positive and memorable experience for players, coaches, fans and volunteers!”
 
During the same meeting at the WBSC Softball Congress, the following WBSC World Championships were awarded:
 


	2018 WBSC Women’s World Softball Championship to Chiba, Japan
	2019 WBSC Junior Women’s World Softball Championship to Irvine, California
	2019 WBSC Men’s World Softball Championship to Prague/ Havlíčkův Brod, Czech Republic.


  
The next WBSC Junior Men’s World Softball Championship will take place July 22-30, 2016 in Midland, Michigan,