Communications & Sponsorship Specialist

<p align="center" style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0.05pt;text-align:center;"><b><span style="font-size:14pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span><span style="color:
e12815;">Our goal is to be the best retailer in the USA in the eyes of our customers, associates, and business partners.</span></span></span></span></b></p>

<p align="center" style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0.05pt;text-align:center;"><b><span style="font-size:14pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span><span style="color:
e12815;">We would love to have you join the Scheels team!</span></span></span></span></b></p>

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<p style="margin:0in;"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span><span style="color:
e12815;">Overview: </span></span></span></span></b></p>

<p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:-0.3in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="background:
FFFFFF;"><span>SCHEELS is currently seeking a full-time Communications and Sponsorship Specialist for our Fargo, ND Corporate Office. The Communications and Sponsorship Specialist will assist in SCHEELS sponsored programs and communications initiatives, working with more than 50 corporate partners such as the Minnesota Vikings, NDSU Athletics, USA Clay Target League, and more. This position will work with a variety of departments to maximize all sponsorship programs, while building strong relationships with external corporate partners</span></span></span></span></p>

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<p style="margin-left:0in;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span><span style="color:
e12815;">What it takes to be a Scheels Expert:</span></span></span></b></span></p>

<p style="margin:0in;"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span>Customer Service</span></span></span></b></p>

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<li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span>Genuinely and consistently treat co-workers, customers and business partners like they are the most important person including eye contact, a smile and a genuine u201cThank youu201d</span></span></span></li>
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<p style="margin:0in;"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span>Culture</span></span></span></b></p>

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<li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span>Approach daily tasks, projects and follow-up communication with energy and sense of urgency</span></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span>Cultivate a deep desire to become a knowledge expert in their role with the ability to apply their knowledge and experience with great impact. </span></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span>Show respect and appreciation for others and Scheels</span></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span>Arrive to work and meetings 10 minutes early</span></span></span></li>
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<p style="margin:0in;"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span>Team Mentality</span></span></span></b></p>

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<li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span>Genuine interest and action in helping others before yourself, regardless of recognition or reward</span></span></span></li>
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<p style="margin:0in;"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span>Teach-ability</span></span></span></b></p>

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<li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span>Consistent eagerness to listen, learn, apply knowledge and accept critical feedback</span></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span>Ability to adapt to a changing work environment</span></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span>Ability to apply concepts of basic math, grammar, punctuation and spelling</span></span></span></li>
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<p style="margin:0in;"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span>Dress Code</span></span></span></b></p>

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<li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span>Meets Scheels dress and grooming expectations in support of professional, clean and welcoming environment for customers, co-workers and business partners</span></span></span></li>
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<p style="margin:0in;"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span>Efficiency</span></span></span></b></p>

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<li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span>Demonstrate pride and ownership of their work while meeting expected deadlines</span></span></span></li>
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<p style="margin-left:0in;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span><span style="color:
e12815;">The Essentials: </span></span></span></b></span></p>

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<li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span>Assist with SCHEELS partnerships, sponsorship programs, and pro staff - building strong relationships with all partners</span></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span>Work closely with the Communications and Sponsorship Lead to guarantee all contract deliverables are created, tracked, and measured on time and within budget</span></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span>Own all asset requests and approvals, ensuring assets are maximized to benefit the company </span></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span>Collaborate on sponsorship goals, benchmarks, proof of performance, and reporting, for more than 50 corporate partners, including numerous professional and college sports programs</span></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span>Monitor sponsorship activations and promotional efforts to make sure partners are meeting SCHEELS standards, and use reporting to analyze results</span></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span>Organize sponsorship updates and recaps to share with company leadership</span></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span>Assist in vetting new sponsorship programs and pro-staff opportunities for SCHEELS </span></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span>Partner with internal marketing and e-commerce teams to help with SCHEELS marketing campaign strategy - increasing corporate sponsorship involvement</span></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span>Assist in new market communication and CRM initiatives as assigned</span></span></span></li>
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<p style="margin-left:0in;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span><span style="color:
e12815;">Expert Experience:</span></span></span></b></span></p>

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<li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span>Experience in corporate sponsorships or similar field preferred </span></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span>Highly organized and detail oriented to ensure timely and precise execution</span></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span>Self-motivated with strong time management skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast pace environment </span></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span>Strong initiative and drive for continuous improvement</span></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span>Exemplify a collaborative work style to enhance a team environment</span></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span>Excellent oral / written communication and presentation skills to communicate effectively </span></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span>The ideal candidate will have a bacheloru2019s degree in Marketing, Communications or related field preferred; and 1-2 years of experience in a related field.</span></span></span></li>
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<p style="margin:0in;"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span><span style="color:
e12815;">Activity:</span></span></span></span></b></p>

<p style="margin:0in;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="background:
FFFFFF;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span>Must be able to sit, stand, bend at the waist, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, walk, push/pull, lift, talk, and hear with or without reasonable accommodation</span></span></span></span></p>

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<p style="margin:0in;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><b><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span>Sedentary work - </span></span></b><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span>Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Roles are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.</span></span></span></span></p>

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<p style="margin:0in;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="background:
FFFFFF;"><span><span style="color:
000000;">Scheels cares about the health and safety of our Associates. Associates are expected to follow all safety procedures and perform their job duties in a fashion that minimizes the risk of injury</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>

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<p style="margin:0in;"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span><span style="color:
e12815;">Schedule:</span></span></span></span></b></p>

<p style="margin:0in;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="background:
FFFFFF;"><span><span style="color:
333333;">Must be flexible to work between 8a.m. and 5p.m., Monday through Friday, with some weekends as needed averaging 40 hours per week </span></span></span></span></span></span></p>

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<p style="margin:0in;"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span><span style="color:
e12815;">Benefits: </span></span></span></span></b></p>

<p style="margin:0in;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span>Scheels offers a complete benefits package to include: </span></span></span></span></p>

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<li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span>Employee Stock Ownership Program</span></span></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span>Associate Discount </span></span></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span>Health &amp; Dental Insurance</span></span></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span>Short Term &amp; Long-Term Disability Insurance</span></span></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span>Allstate Accident Insurance</span></span></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span>Employee Assistance Program</span></span></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span>Paid Time Off</span></span></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span>Holiday Pay</span></span></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span>401(K)/Roth(K)</span></span></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span>Maternity Leave</span></span></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span>Bereavement</span></span></span></span></li>
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<p style="margin:0in;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span><span style="color:
e12815;">Equal Employment Opportunity</span></span></span></b></span></p>
<span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span><span><span>Scheels is an equal employment opportunity employer providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected </span></span></span></span></span>