Position Title: Newsletter Editor – The Hackle Bender

Reports To: Board of Directors

Position Type: Volunteer/Part-Time

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Position Overview

The Editor of The Hackle Bender is responsible for planning, producing, and publishing the Boise Valley Fly Fishers’ quarterly newsletter. This role ensures that BVFF members and the wider community receive timely, engaging, and informative content that reflects the organization’s mission of promoting fly fishing education, conservation, access, and fellowship.

The Editor oversees all aspects of the newsletter—from content development and editing to layout and distribution—maintaining the publication’s quality, consistency, and alignment with BVFF’s goals and values.

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Key Responsibilities

• Plan and produce four issues of The Hackle Bender annually, ensuring timely publication each quarter (January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1).

• Solicit, gather, and edit articles, photographs, and other content from BVFF members, officers, and contributors.

• Write or curate feature stories, event recaps, conservation updates, educational articles, and member spotlights relevant to the BVFF community.

• Ensure the newsletter maintains a consistent editorial tone, visual style, and accuracy aligned with BVFF’s mission and branding.

• Coordinate with the President and Board to include official announcements, policy updates, or reports as needed.

• Collaborate with committee chairs (such as Conservation, Education, Membership, and Events) to highlight club activities and promote engagement.

• Manage the layout, design, and proofreading process using appropriate desktop publishing or online tools.

• Oversee distribution of the newsletter to BVFF members—electronically or in print—as determined by the Board.

• Maintain an archive of past issues for historical and reference purposes.

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Qualifications

• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.

• Understanding of Mailchimp or ability to learn how to use Mailchimp to produce, edit, and publish the Hackle Bender.

• Experience with newsletter production, journalism, communications, or publishing (professional or volunteer).

• Ability to coordinate content from multiple contributors and meet publication deadlines.

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Time Commitment

Approximately 16-24 hours during the month prior to newsletter production periods.

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Benefits

● Opportunity to contribute to the fly-fishing community and build leadership and organizational skills.

● Network with anglers, conservationists, and community leaders.

● Recognition as a valued leader in a respected nonprofit.