Member Services Manager - Oregon Cattlemen’s Association (OCA)

Position Description

The Oregon Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) has been in operation since 1913 and indirectly serves a dynamic ranch community of 11,000 ranchers and more directly the members who voluntarily join the OCA. These ranchers are distributed across the state in every county. The Association staff is small in size, but manages myriad responsibilities to serve the membership comprised of ranchers, allied industry, and individuals who wish to support this natural resource industry.

The successful candidate will be reliable and dependable with an exemplary commitment to reporting daily to an in-person workplace. The position is 32 hours per week, in person, in Salem, Oregon. The candidate will be service oriented, skilled in verbal and written communications as well as knowledgeable about the full suite of Microsoft Windows tools, Adobe Software with website (WordPress Software) and database management and entry experience.

This position requires someone who takes initiative, communicates with tact and accuracy and demonstrates the ability to multi-task.

Possible weekend and overnight travel for up to three events throughout the year. Successful candidate will possess a current Oregon Driver’s License and reliable personal transportation.

Responsibilities

• Serves as assistant to the Executive Director;

• Create and maintain basic spreadsheets tracking attendee registration;

• Manage and Input membership data;

• Manage Website and Social Media Platforms;

• Maintain database; Create and manage membership reports;

• Phone skills;

• Accurate typing skills and ability to proofread work;

• Build relationships with and solicit event sponsors, and tradeshow vendors;

• Create content and advertise for events;

• Create content for the Oregon Cattleman Magazine;

• Assist members via email and over the phone;

• Prepare Membership Mailings;

Minimum Qualifications

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills

• 1-2+ years in member services or related work experience. Reliable and dependable work ethic

• Able to work on-site in Salem, Oregon – 32 hours per week

• Associate's Degree in Communication, Ag Communication, Business Management, Public Relations or equivalent combination of experience and education

• Experience with social media and website management preferred

• Ability to manage tasks independently and work in a small team environment

• Proficient in Microsoft Office

• Basic Graphics/Design Software skills

• Thorough proof reading and editing skills

• Preference may be given to those with a background in agriculture or the livestock industry

Required Questions for application to be considered:

• Describe your work history in detail.

• Describe your work ethic. Are you trustworthy and dependable?

• What is your experience working with a small staff?

• How many years of social media management experience do you have?

• Describe your expertise with graphics software tools.

• Describe your experience with database management systems.

How to Apply: Qualified and interested candidates may forward a resume and cover letter with responses to the “Required Questions” to Tammy Dennee, Executive Director via email – tammy.dennee@orcattle.com