Description
Field Staff Regional Representative – Great Lakes
GCSAA is seeking a relationship-driven professional with a proven ability to engage members, support affiliated chapters and strengthen organizational presence across a defined geographic region. This role serves as the primary liaison between GCSAA and its members and chapters, fostering strong partnerships, enhancing member value and driving engagement and growth across all membership categories.
The Field Staff Regional Representative will build trust-based relationships through consistent outreach, site visits and participation in chapter meetings and events. This position promotes GCSAA programs and initiatives, supports chapter success and provides critical feedback from the field to ensure alignment with organizational priorities. The FSRR plays a key role in recruiting new members, retaining existing members and elevating the GCSAA brand within the region.
Chapters (14) include: Central Illinois, Chicagoland Association of GCS, Greater Cincinnati GCSA, Hoosier GCSA, Indiana GCSA, Michiana GCSA, Michigan GCSA, Midwest Association of GCS, Northern Great Lakes GCSA, Northern Ohio GCSA, Northwestern Illinois GCSA, Ohio GCSA, Southern Illinois GCSA, Wisconsin GCSA
About GCSAA
The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA), is a non-profit, membership-driven association with 21,000+ members in 78 countries and 95 employees whose mission is serving its members, advancing their profession and improving communities through the enjoyment, growth and vitality of the game of golf. Our mantra is: Everyone paddles. We seek to hire passionate team members who wish to make an impact on the future of the game and golf course management profession.
Salary range is $84,000 - $94,000/annually. In addition to GCSAA’s attractive compensation/benefits package, we also provide generous paid leave, allow for community involvement opportunities and wellness incentives.
Applications will continue to be received until the position is filled. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to respond. Apply online at: https://www.gcsaa.org/who-we-are/careers-at-GCSAA . If you need further assistance applying, please email [email protected].
GCSAA promotes a welcoming and inclusive environment and is proud to be an EOE.
Requirements
Qualified candidates possess:
- Ability to build and maintain strong, professional relationships with members, chapter leaders and industry stakeholders
- Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage and influence diverse audiences
- Proven ability to work independently while managing time, travel and competing priorities effectively
- Experience supporting membership growth, retention and engagement initiatives
- Ability to provide strategic support to chapters, including leadership development and organizational effectiveness
- Strong customer service, public relations and interpersonal skills
- Ability to analyze regional metrics and provide actionable feedback to improve programs and services
- Professional presence with the ability to represent the organization in both business and social settings
- Understanding of nonprofit operations and membership-based organizations
- Familiarity with regulatory and legislative issues impacting the golf industry is a plus
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
- Minimum three (3) years of experience in golf course management, turf management or the golf industry
- Familiarity with the game of golf and GCSAA as an organization
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) and general technology platforms
- Ability to travel extensively (50–75%, including overnight travel) and operate a motor vehicle
*Incumbent must live in region and will work from home office when not traveling
