Open Positions in Stonewall Sports
Open Local Positions
| Board Positions | ||
| National Board of Directors - Minneapolis Representative |
In this position, you will serve as the liaison between the National and Twin Cities boards. The time commitment is 2-4 meetings per month. A new page will be available on the website soon to explain the details of open rolls. If you want to learn more, please contact Jesse, the Twin Cities chapter president, or the former Chapter Rep, Suzanne |
If you want to learn more, please contact Jesse, the Twin Cities chapter president (twincities@stonewallsports.org), or the former Chapter Rep, Suzanne (Suzanne.BG@stonewallsports.org) |
| Committee Positions | ||
| Tennis Committee Social Events Lead | This position will plan post tennis outings, plan the mid and end of season party, and help with decision making on the tennis committee. | Contact Chris at twincities.tennis @stonewallsports.org to learn more |
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Dodgeball Committee Communications Lead |
Lead communications for the dodgeball league, assist in committee decision-making, and take photos/videos for Stonewall Social Media |
Contact Charles at twincities.dodgeball |
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Kickball Committee Technical Lead (2) |
The Kickball Committee supports the Commissioner in the planning and operations of the spring and fall kickball seasons, as well as developing and managing player retention strategies. In addition, the Technical Leads maintain kickball equipment, set up and tear down fields, and transport equipment to and from storage. | Fill out the 2024 Kickball Committee Application |
Open National Tournament Positions - Deadline Sunday, Dec 31st
To promote transparency and understanding of the organizational structure and workflow of
the tournament planning process among all interested applicants, descriptions for every position that
the tournament committee is comprised of are included in this document. However, please note that
some positions may already be occupied. If that is the case, that is noted in this document. Vacant
positions are noted, too, and are also included in the committee application.
Please note:
● The national tournament director’s term is dictated by Stonewall Sports, Inc. bylaws.
● The tournament chair’s duties and terms shall end 90 days after the conclusion of the tournament.
● The executive committee leaders’ duties and terms shall end 60 days after the conclusion of the tournament.
● All other team members’ duties and terms shall end 30 days after the conclusion of the tournament.
| Tournament Executive Committee | |
| Events Director | The events director manages the team responsible for the planning and execution of events throughout the weekend of the national tournament and summit, including but not limited to the leadership summit, registration party, nightly social events (Thursday, Friday and Saturday), affinity group mixers, and the awards ceremony and final party (Sunday). The director will oversee the team who plans the events, and will support with contracting with venues, and talent and entertainment. They will also assist the events team with creating engaging event themes and activities, and coordinating event volunteers. This person will work closely with the tournament chair to ensure all events are accessible to all participants. The events director will be responsible for coordinating the marketing and communications of the weekend events (in close collaboration with the marketing and communications director). |
| Strategic Partnerships & Sponsorships Co-Director | The two strategic partnerships and sponsorship co-directors will be responsible for working with the national board’s sponsorship director to identify and secure more than $100,000 (total) in grants and sponsorships for the national tournament and summit. They will also explore in-kind donations to assist with the execution of the tournament’s operations (e.g., sponsors to provide water, ice, medical supplies, etc.). The co-directors will explore sponsorships with national and local businesses and organizations, and will ensure contractual obligations are met (on behalf of all parties). The co-directors will share bodies of work including: (1) community partnerships; and working closely with new and existing community partners (particularly in LGBTQIA+ organizations) to promote the national tournament and summit, and identify opportunities for collaboration; and (2) internal partnerships; and working closely with Stonewall chapter leaders and national board members to advance the interests of the national tournament and summit. |
| Marketing and Communications Team | |
| Graphic Designer | The graphic designer is responsible for creating social media posts, web and email graphics, and print layouts (e.g., for a visitor’s guide, tournament guide, and signage). The graphic designer will work closely with the creative and design manager to conceptualize and execute designs that align with the brand guidelines and established strategy. |
| Social Media Manager | This social media manager will be responsible for posting, maintaining and reporting on social media to advertise the tournament before, during and after the event. This person will work closely with the marketing and communications director and the creative and design manager to ensure that the tournament is promoted on Facebook, Instagram and Threads. They will develop a timeline, strategy, and content ideas for all social posts. Having prior social media strategy experience is a plus, but not required. This person will also be responsible for answering questions that come to them via social media platforms in a timely manner. |
| Photography & Videography Manager | The photography manager will be responsible for selecting photographers and videographers to capture imagery throughout the tournament. They will facilitate communication between photographers and videographers and tournament team members. The photography manager will also communicate expectations to photographers and videographers, and will be responsible for managing call sheets, and providing photographers and videographers with the necessary credentials to attend the tournament. After the tournament concludes, the photography manager will be responsible for collecting all images and video; selecting the best images and video from the tournament; and archiving that content for future use. |
| Writer & Mass Communications Manager |
The mass communications manager will be responsible for writing, revising and sending or publishing |
| Sports Team* | |
| Assistant Sports Director | The assistant sports director will work closely with the sports director, logistics director, risk management manager and sports managers to secure venues and manage facility relations, to support logistics and operations needs before, during, and after the tournament, and to manage the back end of registrations, shirt ordering, equipment management, and technology support. They will manage emergency response and on-site player hospitality throughout the tournament weekend. |
| Risk Management Manager | The risk management manager will oversee player safety and emergency management plans. They will work closely with the vice president of Stonewall Sports, Inc., on approving plans and securing any required insurance. |
| Assistant Risk Management Manager | The assistant risk management manager will work with the risk management manager to execute player safety and emergency management plans. |
| Billiards Manager | The billiards manager will oversee the structure, planning, registration and player experience for billiards. The manager should have a strong understanding of billiards rules, be adept at conflict management, and have a strong record of managing events and billiards leagues. |
| Bocce Manager | The bocce manager will oversee the structure, planning, registration and player experience for bocce. The manager should have a strong understanding of bocce rules, be adept at conflict management, and have a strong record of managing events and bocce leagues. |
| Bowling manager | The bowling manager will oversee the structure, planning, registration, and player experience for bowling. The manager should have a strong understanding of bowling rules, be adept at conflict management, and have a strong record of managing events and bowling leagues. |
| Dodgeball Manager + Assistant Manager | The dodgeball manager will oversee the structure, planning, registration and player experience for the annual dodgeball classic and showcase (womxn and non-binary players) tournaments. Assistant manager positions may include one or more people dedicated to operations and logistics (recruiting, training and management of referees, for example). Leaders in each position should have a strong understanding of dodgeball rules, be adept at conflict management, and have a strong record of managing events and dodgeball leagues. |
| Indoor Volleyball Manager + Assistant Manager | The indoor volleyball manager will oversee the structure, planning, registration and player experience for indoor volleyball. Assistant manager positions may include one or more people dedicated to operations and logistics (recruiting, training and management of referees, for example).Leaders in each position should have a strong understanding of volleyball rules, be adept at conflict management, and have a strong record of managing events and volleyball leagues. |
| Kickball Manager + Assistant Manager | The kickball manager will oversee the structure, planning, registration and player experience for the annual kickball classic and remix tournaments. Assistant manager positions may include one or more people dedicated to operations and logistics (recruiting, training and management of umpires, for example). Leaders in each position should have a strong understanding of kickball rules, be adept at conflict management, and have a strong record of managing events and kickball leagues. |
| Pickleball Manager | The pickleball manager will oversee the structure, planning, registration, and player experience for pickleball. The manager should have a strong understanding of pickleball rules, be adept at conflict management, and have a strong record of managing events and pickleball leagues. |
| Sand Volleyball Manager + Assistant Manager | The sand volleyball manager will oversee the structure, planning, registration and player experience for sand volleyball. Assistant manager positions may include one or more people dedicated to operations and logistics (recruiting, training and management of referees, for example). Leaders in each position should have a strong understanding of sand volleyball rules, be adept at conflict management, and have a strong record of managing events and volleyball leagues. |
| Tennis Manager + Assistant Manager | The tennis manager will oversee the structure, planning, registration and player experience for tennis. Assistant manager positions may include one or more people dedicated to operations and logistics (recruiting, training and management of referees, for example). Leaders in each position should have a strong understanding of tennis rules, be adept at conflict management, and have a strong record of managing events and tennis leagues. |
*For the 2024 tournament, we strongly advise members of the sports team to not compete inany of the tournament sports. Note: Each offered sport and activity at the national tournament is led by a dedicated team or individual. This team typically includes roles for a manager and assistant manager. Selection of sports leaders will seek to balance giving preference to those with Stonewall Sports leadership experience on their local boards or previous tournaments with the desire to offer opportunities to new leaders. Leaders should be capable of making difficult decisions and managing conflict. Each will work with the Stonewall Sports Inc., sports director to define rules for their respective sports.
| Logistics Team | |
| Transportation Manager | The transportation manager will work with the logistics director to contract, plan for, and execute shuttles to sports and event venues from the host hotel. The transportation manager will be the point of contact for all shuttle drivers throughout the tournament weekend and will be responsible for directing volunteers to assist with shuttle load-in from the host hotel. |
| Supplies & Inventory Manager | The supplies and inventory manager will work with the logistics director and sports directors to ensure that the proper equipment is delivered to each site, accounted for daily, and tracked at the end of the tournament for storage or replacement. The supplies and inventory manager will also be responsible to drop off equipment at each sport site and coordinate with the site managers. This person should feel comfortable operating a truck or large van and should anticipate being available on Monday after the tournament (July 22, 2024) to inventory and reload equipment into a storage container. |
| Sport Site Managers (4) | Strong preference for candidates based in the Twin Cities or who are able to complete one or more site visits ahead of the tournament Sport site managers will be responsible for various large sport or multi-sport venues. They will work with the logistics director, logistics team and sport managers to plan for the set up, flow, and feedback at each of the large sport or multi-sport venues. They will stay on site during tournament play to be available to direct or coordinate deliveries, food trucks, first aid, water and ice, and any emergency response needed throughout the weekend. Site managers may be requested to help with field or court set up in partnership with the sport managers. |
| Events Team | |
| Event Managers (3) |
The three event managers will be responsible for planning and executing one or more events |
| Leadership Summit Manager | The leadership summit manager will be responsible for planning and executing the annual leadership summit (which is typically held Friday during the tournament weekend). The leadership summit manager will create a meaningful theme for the event, contract with a keynote speaker and venue, and develop engaging, creative activities for summit participants. They will also manage the operational needs of the leadership summit (including coordinating set up and tear down and any food and beverage offerings). They will work closely with the national tournament director and tournament chair to develop and offer compelling programming to current and future Stonewall leaders. They will work closely with the marketing and communications team to promote the leadership summit in a timely manner. |