Program Associate - The Georgia Historical Society : Job Details

The Program Associate is responsible for working with others to implement GHS membership and educational outreach programs including activities related to K-12 education such as the Georgia History Festival, public lectures, online and in-person workshops, and other programs and events.

Responsibilities include:

• Coordinating membership acquisition and renewal efforts.
• Working with others to ensure accurate data decisions and entry, handling member services such as payment processing and acknowledgement as well as premium fulfillment.
• Work with others to create and implement member cultivation and upgrade strategies; analyze and recommend modifications to the membership program as needed.
• Assist with membership promotions and direct mail campaigns. Attend/assist with coordination of membership recruitment parties and events.
• Enter membership information into Salesforce.
• Help keep records in Salesforce current by updating addresses from returned mail.
• Providing support to the Education Manager and Programs Team for student-focused resources, programs, and workshops. Responsibilities include assisting in the development, implementation, and presentation of specific programs and resources for teachers and students in coordination with the Director of Education; assisting with outreach to identified educators; and working with Programs staff to organize elements of the Georgia History Festival to include classroom materials and programs, the Georgia Day Expo, and annual banner and art competitions.
• Providing support to General Public Programming and Publications.
• Under the direction of the VP of Education and Programs, coordinate communication with potential and selected/registered program audiences; order supplies for educational and public programs; scheduling meetings; assist with mailing, etc.
• Manage public requests for GHS staff presentations to outside groups. Work with other staff to assist with event coordination including food pick-up, set-up, clean-up, and return or disposal of goods.
• Working with the Senior Historian and other team members as needed, assist with the timely development and delivery of publications such as Georgia History Today (GHT) to include managing the production and editing of the GHT as well as locating images and ensuring timely delivery of all aspects of the publication to the outside design team.
• As needed, develop and maintain records related to publications such as GHT and the Georgia Historical Quarterly.
• Staff GHS programs as needed.
• Assist with outreach for public programs as needed.

Requirements: Position requires poise, tact, and diplomacy as well as a demonstrated ability to work independently and as a part of a team. Ability to organize and to prioritize work and to act with initiative and good judgment required. Ability to deliver instruction. A successful candidate must be a self-starter with flexibility and a willingness to get the job done. Excellent writing, editing, and proofing skills along with excellent problem solving, interpersonal, and communication skills required. Must be able to handle multiple, concurrent tasks in an effective manner. Must be able to work well under pressure and with strong attention to detail. Interest or training in K-12 education including pedagogy, classroom management, or instructional experience. Knowledge of synchronous meeting software/platforms. Knowledge, interest, or training in teaching educational standards. Strong computer skills, including advanced knowledge of MS Office (especially MSWord, Excel, and Outlook – Publisher a plus). Salesforce and Asana experience a plus. A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in history, museum studies, non-profit or cultural resource management, or a related field. Master's degree preferred. Three to four years of related work experience required. Experience working with the public required.

This is a full-time, onsite, benefited, opportunity based in Savannah, GA.

Physical Requirements: Must have the ability to sit for extended periods, stand and walk occasionally, reach with hands and arms, and lift/carry objects up to 25 pounds occasionally. Must be able to ascend and descend stairs. Must use hands to manipulate objects including a keyboard/mouse and GHS collection material. Must have good vision and hearing to perform tasks like reading documents and communicating with colleagues, donors, patrons, and the general public in person and over the phone. Must provide staff support with events requiring additional work hours and advanced walking, standing, reaching, lifting, and carrying materials. These annual events will require an ability to hear accurately to interact with the public, demonstrate clarity of vision, judge distance and space relationships, and identify and distinguish colors.

Salary/Compensation: $40,000 - $55,000 per year