Overland Mountain Bike Association announced today that it had hired Samantha Boon, formerly Samantha Welter, as its new Membership & Outreach Coordinator. According to the original job posting, Sam will work with OMBA’s Executive Director & Board of Directors on the membership, communications and community outreach programs. Congrats, Sam.
Here is OMBA’s announcement.
With four solid candidates for this position, we had one stand out as the best fit. Please welcome Samantha Boon as OMBA’s first-ever Membership & Outreach Coordinator!
Samantha brings a wealth of social media and communications experience, plus many existing friends in our local mountain biking community. As a co-founder of Sugar Beets Cycling Team, she advocates for getting more women on bikes. A long-time member and supporter of OMBA, she has been actively engaged in our community for the past 7 years volunteering, hosting events, leading group rides and skill clinics. Samantha’s passion for mountain biking is only surpassed by her love of food.
As OMBA’s Membership and Outreach Coordinator she will be instrumental in ensuring a strong membership base and providing timely communication to our members and NoCo community. When you see Samantha out and about at local events, socials, and rides, be sure to bang out a high five!
Position Responsibilities
Membership Program
Our members provide the platform from which we pursue our mission and are the primary source of funding for this position. We seek to grow our membership base year-over-year.
- Attract and retain members to grow our member base.
- Work with the Executive Director to establish a robust offering of member benefits.
- Communicate regularly with the members to ensure we are representing their interests.
- Plan and conduct membership drives in coordination with IMBA and/or independently.
Communications Program
OMBA relies on a robust communications program to inform our audience of our work, attract members, and recruit volunteers.
- Maintain and seek continuous improvement of OMBA’s websites.
- Ensure we have an informative, effective and regular monthly or bi-monthly newsletter.
- Develop and implement an effective social media and overall communications plan appropriate to the OMBA brand.
- Recruit, train, and mentor volunteers in the Communications Program.
Community Outreach Program
Effective outreach to our community is critical to provide accurate and updated information regarding the area trails, current and future trail projects, lead social activities, and support partner events as needed.
- Foster working relationships, projects and events with our community partner organizations.
- Lead and/or assist with various events such as OMBA’s annual Season Kickoff Party, monthly Trail Talks events, Northern CO MTB Festival, annual Curt Gowdy Campout, Year-End Appreciation Party and other events as needed.
Other Duties
- Regularly attend OMBA Board of Directors meetings.
- Provide a monthly report of membership numbers and dollars.
- Additional duties as assigned.
