The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association is in search of an energetic and detail-oriented individual to provide administrative, creative and content support for the communications department.
A critical function of this role is managing the association’s awards program. Each year, hundreds of companies apply for NSSGA awards. The communications coordinator manages the application and judging processes and provides content for press releases and supports media relations programs related to the awards.
This person will have a hand in organizing a variety of projects, mastering a project management system, driving our association’s message, connecting with our members and shaping our communications across print, digital and social media.
There are opportunities for this person to manage content for NSSGA’s member publications, including the award-winning magazine and podcast, as well as write and edit copy for news posts, marketing materials and more.
Specific Duties
Administer the annual awards program
Manage a project management system and track deadlines for association projects, including Stone, Sand & Gravel REVIEW magazine, the association’s annual report, marketing content and other communications outputs
Serve as primary point of contact for association members and calls to NSSGA
Assist in development of content for member publications
Process and keep inventory of invoices for communications products and services
Provide administrative support in preparation for key meetings and as needed for the organization
Assist in compilation and distribution of Digital Aggregates newsletter
Assist in management of communications planning materials
Additional duties as assigned by the Vice President of Communications
Minimum Qualifications, Competencies, Skills, Education, and Traits
Excellent writing, editing, proofreading and fact-checking skills
Customer service skills
Project management skills
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent strongly preferred
Please provide short cover letter, resume and three strong writing samples to hr@nssga.org. Acceptable writing samples include press releases, news content and professional letters.
NSSGA is located in Alexandria, Va., and our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, vision program, STD and LTD insurance, participation in a 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, sick days and holidays, participation in a flexible spending account and transit program, waterfront views, and a new office. Our staff is passionate about what they do!
NSSGA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.
About National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association
NSSGA is the leading voice and advocate for the aggregates industry. Our members – stone, sand and gravel producers and the equipment manufacturers and service providers who support them – are responsible for the essential raw materials found in every home, building, road, bridge and public works project and represent more than 90 percent of the crushed stone and 70 percent of the sand and gravel produced annually in the United States. Production of aggregates in the U.S. in 2015 was more than 2.25 billion metric tons at a value of $21 billion. The aggregates industry employs approximately 100,000 highly-skilled men and women.
