Bantam is hiring!
The Friends of the Bantam Jeep Association is hiring two positions to execute our events and support our organization. The deadline to apply for the Administrative Assistant and Event Planner/Integrated Communications Marketer is November 22, 2024.
Please email your cover letter and resume to careers@bantam.org.
Administrative Assistant
The Friends of the Bantam Jeep Association (FBJA) non-profit organization (producers of the Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival and Bantam TrailFest) is seeking an administrative assistant. Are you a self-starter? Do you enjoy multi-tasking? Do you like to organize details? Are you customer-service oriented?
The successful candidate will manage all administrative duties including event registration, basic budgeting and accounting, database management, customer service via phone and email, merchandise inventory management and fulfillment, event reporting, coordination of rental contracts, volunteer management support, minutes recording and other duties as assigned.
This is a full-time hybrid position with varying hours each week. Hours will increase seasonally from March – June and September-October. Must be able to attend evening meetings the 2nd and 4th Wednesday each month in Butler, Pa. and work out of our Butler, Pa. office during peak times and other dates as needed. Must be available weekends during our two events held the second weekend in June and second weekend in October.
Proven experience with Microsoft Excel required and competency with other Microsoft Office Suite programs necessary. Google Drive and knowledge of Asana project management system is helpful.
A minimum of three years work experience as an Administrative Assistant is required. To apply, email your resume and cover letter to careers@bantam.org. Application deadline is November 22.
Event Planner/Integrated Communications Marketer
The Friends of the Bantam Jeep Association (FBJA) non-profit organization (producers of the Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival and Bantam TrailFest) is seeking an integrated marketing/event planning extraordinaire! Are you detail oriented? Do you love to plan and coordinate? Is being creative in your wheelhouse? If this is you, keep reading!
The successful candidate will be planning and executing many aspects of our Festivals including activity and attraction coordination, recruiting and coordinating volunteer groups, and many event logistics. Integrated marketing communications experience is required including excellent writing skills, graphic design, email marketing, social media, web design, media relations, etc.
This is a year-round contracted position with flexible hours each week. Peak times are March – June and September-October. Must be able to attend evening meetings the 2nd and 4th Wednesday each month in Butler, Pa. and work out of our Butler, Pa. office during peak times and other dates as needed. Must be available weekends during our two events held the second weekend in June and second weekend in October.
Proven experience with Microsoft Office Suite is necessary. Knowledge of Google Drive and Asana project management software is helpful.
A minimum of three years work experience in event planning/marketing communications is required. To apply, email your resume, cover letter and two-three writing samples to careers@bantam.org. Application deadline is November 22.
Our Core Values
The Friends of the Bantam Jeep Association and the Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival hold these core values:
Jeep Fellowship: Our driving strength is our people. From Festival volunteers and participants to Jeep owners and enthusiasts, we enjoy spending time together celebrating the Jeep lifestyle.
Family-Oriented Outdoor Adventures: We’re proud to host one of the largest annual gatherings of Jeep owners anywhere in North America. We provide a fun experience for all ages – on the trails and playground, in the campground and throughout all of the activities and attractions we offer to our Bantam fans.
Jeep History/Education: The world’s original Jeep, made right here in Butler County, Pa., helped win a war and inspired an iconic vehicle's global evolution. We ensure that the Jeep’s heritage is shared through exhibits, presentations, and activities during the Festival.
Charitable Support/Community Involvement: Our adventures help others. Our dollars are shared with local, non-profit people empowering organizations who do amazing things to help make Butler County an even better place to live.
Jeep Pride: The pleasure we experience from our time together with the Jeeps we love is the reason we work and play hard. There is only one Jeep. We are proud of its birthplace and celebrate every time we turn the key.