The Little East Conference (LEC) is accepting applications for a two-year, entry-level appointment as Communications and Conference Membership Services Assistant. This is a two-year, 10-month position funded in part through the NCAA Division III Pathway to Excellence Grant program. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

This is a salaried position, with an annual salary of $30,000 in addition to full health and dental benefits. Stipends/reimbursements for professional development, technology and work-related travel will also be provided. Mentorship and performance review will be conducted on an ongoing basis. 

The Communications and Conference Membership Services Assistant will be actively involved in many aspects of the LEC’s operations, including communications and content creation, championship administration, LEC SAAC, compliance, administrative and sport governance, updating record books, and additional duties as assigned. The successful candidate will also be present at LEC championships, conference meetings (virtual and in-person), and assist in planning and facilitation of the annual LEC Student-Athlete Leadership Conference.

The successful candidate will be required to live in the New England region, with proximity to Portland, Maine or Providence, Rhode Island preferred. This is a remote-work position, some in-person time may be feasible based on proximity to other LEC staff. The selected candidate will report directly to the LEC Associate Commissioner, with additional  oversight from the LEC Commissioner. 

The successful candidate is required to attend an orientation session August 2-4, 2026 at the NCAA headquarters in Indianapolis. The approximate term for the position is mid-August through mid-June. 

Applicants must have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a related field (sport management, communications, etc.) or equivalent experience working in athletics, with strong communication and interpersonal  skills. The candidate must be available to work nights and weekends, and travel to LEC member institutions as required. Candidates with experience in athletic communications, event management, website management and/or as a Student-Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC) representative are preferred. 

Interested applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and at least three professional references to Associate Commissioner Darryl Konicki (darryl@littleeast.com). The application deadline is May 11, 2026 to receive first consideration for this position. Review of applications will begin immediately.

More information on the Little East Conference can be found on the conference website at www.LittleEast.com.

ABOUT THE LITTLE EAST CONFERENCE
The LEC was formed in 1986 when six public institutions gathered to create a single sport athletic conference and has expanded into what is now New England's premier athletic conference for public institutions in NCAA Division III. The LEC sponsors 24 championship sports, providing quality competition in every season for our student-athletes while following the Division III mission of passion, responsibility, sportsmanship and citizenship. The Little East consists of nine primary institutions that encompass all six New England states –Eastern Connecticut State University, Keene State College (N.H.), UMass Boston, UMass Dartmouth, Plymouth State University (N.H.), Rhode Island College, University of Southern Maine, Vermont State University Castleton and Western Connecticut State University.