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We are currently hiring for 3 paid positions - a full-time Events Manager, a part-time Membership Expansion Manager, and a part-time Communications Manager. 

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Events Manager (full-time)

USQ’s events are one of the most fundamental components of our league; not only do they provide the key competitive structure for our league, but they also represent the sport of quidditch to the public. The Events Manager focuses on event logistics and support, and is responsible for supporting the planning and execution of all USQ events and related programs, including national and regional championships.

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Membership Expansion Manager (part-time, 15 hours per week)

USQ’s strategic plan for 2018 through 2021 is centered on sustainable expansion of the league. Specifically focusing on recruitment and retention, the Membership Expansion Manager will work to achieve the key goals outlined in our strategic plan and to support the membership department’s programs. The Membership Expansion Manager will work closely with the Executive Director, Membership Director, and other staff and volunteers to ensure that USQ’s membership department is able to successfully and sustainably grow.

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Communications Manager (part-time, 25 hours per week)

USQ’s strategic plan for 2018 through 2021 is centered on sustainable expansion of the league, focusing on retention, recruitment, and reach. Specifically concentrating on reach, the Communications Department at US Quidditch is in charge of getting the word out about league programs and events and helping to frame league communication strategies. The Communications Manager is responsible for working with staff to communicate mission, programs, and accomplishments via printed materials, social media, and other web-related platforms.

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Miami University (OH) Quidditch won the collegiate division title at the 2018 Great Lakes Regional Championship in Bloomington, Indiana this past weekend. Congratulations to Miami University (OH) Quidditch, Michigan Quidditch Team, Central Michigan Quidditch Club, Grand Valley Quidditch, and Ball State Cardinals for qualifying for US Quidditch Cup 12. Read more at: https://www.usquidditch.org/news/2018/10/miami-university-oh-quidditch-wins-great-lakes-regional-championship 

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Maryland Quidditch won the collegiate division title and The Warriors won the community division title at the 2018 Mid-atlantic Regional Championship in Howard County, Maryland. Read more at: https://www.usquidditch.org/news/2018/11/maryland-quidditch-and-the-warriors-win-2018-marc

Congratulations to the following teams for qualifying for US Quidditch Cup:

Maryland Quidditch Virginia Quidditch Club George Mason Club Quidditch Ohio University Quidditch Club Penn State Quidditch Quidditch Club at Virginia Tech Richmond Quidditch James Madison University Lock Haven University Quidditch Duke University Quidditch The Warriors Terminus Quidditch Atlanta Southern Storm

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University of Rochester won the collegiate division title and Bosnyan Bearsharks won the community division title at the 2018 Northeast Regional Championship in Rochester, New York. Congratulations to University of Rochester Thestrals, RPI Quidditch, New York University Quidditch, RIT Dark Marks, Boston University Quidditch, Tufts University Tufflepuffs, Middlebury College Quidditch, Syracuse Snare Quidditch Club, Bosnyan Bearsharks, Quidditch Club Boston, and Rochester Hailstorm for qualifying for US Quidditch Cup 12. Read more at: https://www.usquidditch.org/news/2018/10/university-of-rochester-and-bosnyan-bearsharks-win-2018-nerc

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US Quidditch is excited to announce that Olivia Caughey has been hired as Events Manager, Jenna Bollweg has been hired as Communications Manager, and Megan Anderson has been hired as Membership Expansion Manager. Learn more here: https://www.usquidditch.org/news/2018/12/usq-hiring-announcement 

Events Manager Olivia Caughey has experience in a number of related roles, including her current position as a coordinator of sport development at USA Baseball. She has also worked on the execution of sporting events, both in university athletics and for a minor league baseball team.

Communications Manager Jenna Bollweg has been in the quidditch community since 2015. She has had several digital media roles within the sport, including as videographer for the US National Team. She has experience in sports marketing outside of quidditch as well in a number of different sports.