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Full-time Positions
Administrative Coordinator
The United States Dressage Federation (USDF), a non-profit equine organization dedicated to the sport of dressage, has an immediate opening for a full time Administrative Coordinator in our Education Department.
This position will coordinate administrative aspects of programs and initiatives within the department including planning events, database and document management, tracking statistics, and creating multi-media projects.
Applicants are required to have excellent customer service and communication skills, both written and verbal . It is essential to be detail oriented, with the ability to work independently and in a team environment. Candidates must be able to manage projects, as well as multitask while meeting assigned deadlines and handling a diverse workload. Proficient computer skills in database management and Microsoft Office applications is necessary, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
An equine background is preferred, with preference given to candidates with dressage knowledge and experience. USDF has a generous benefits package. This is not a remote position.
Interested candidates who possess the necessary qualifications should submit both a letter of interest and resume to:
Human Resources
United States Dressage Federation, Inc.
4051 Iron Works Parkway
Lexington, KY 40511
Email: hr@usdf.org
Fax: 859.971.7722
Events Coordinator
The United States Dressage Federation (USDF), a non-profit equine organization, has an immediate opening for a full-time Events Coordinator.
The Events Coordinator is responsible for organizing and managing the annual convention and other various in person and virtual events for the organization. The duties include conceptualizing theme ideas, planning budgets, booking venues, liaising with hotel staff, managing logistics, and presenting post-event reports.
Responsibilities include:
- Identifying requirements and expectations for each event
- Implementing event concepts and themes
- Preparing event budgets
- Researching and booking venues
- Working with hotel and other venue staff to organize the event
- Coordinating all logistical elements of the event
- Managing set-up, tear-down, and clean-up operations
- Developing post-event reports on the effectiveness of each event
Requirements:
- College degree
- Three to five years of experience in event planning preferred
- Experience in event planning with a track record of successful in person and virtual events
- Experience in marketing or public relations
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multitask under pressure
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Meticulous attention to detail.
- Expert time management skills
- Ability to meet strict deadlines and maintain planned budget
- Experience with event management software
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Ability to handle pressure and make good decisions quickly
United States Dressage Federation provides an excellent benefits package. Interested candidates who possess the necessary qualifications should send a letter of interest, salary requirements and resume to:
Human Resources
United States Dressage Federation, Inc.
4051 Iron Works Parkway
Lexington, KY 40511
Email: hr@usdf.org
Fax: 859.971.7722
Part-time Positions
There are no part-time position openings at this time.