Apply by October 27, 2014
New England Historic Genealogical Society is seeking a Director of Education and Programs to lead, plan, and coordinate dynamic programing including genealogical and historical seminars, national and international research tours, and online education offerings. Job responsibilities include program design and planning; budget preparation; promotional material design and dissemination; travel to and from program and tour locations, administrative oversight of program registration processes, and correspondence with participants and supplemental education and tour service providers.
Qualifications:
The position requires excellent written and verbal communication skills; the ability to organize and prioritize tasks; and extreme attention to detail. The ideal candidate will have experience planning public programs, events and tours and have an affinity for if not an expertise in American history, and be comfortable working in the environment of a nonprofit, cultural institution

Candidates must demonstrate ability to work with a wide range of individuals, including staff colleagues, senior management, donors; vendors; members; and prospective program participants.

Experience with Microsoft Office suite, website content management systems, customer relationship management software; budget preparation and financial record keeping skills; and time management skills are required.

How To Apply:
Interested candidates should send a compelling cover letter and resume to: Michelle Major, Human Resources Coordinator, at mmajor@nehgs.org.
Apply by:
October 27, 2014
About this Organization:
To advance the study of family history in America and beyond, the New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS) educates, inspires, and connects people through our scholarship, collections, and expertise.

Founded in 1845, NEHGS is the country’s oldest and largest nonprofit genealogical organization.

The NEHGS research library is home to tens of millions of books, journals, manuscripts, photographs, microfilms, documents, records, and other artifacts that date back more than five centuries. The award-winning website www.AmericanAncestors.org offers access to more than 200 million names in thousands of searchable databases. Serving more than 70,000 members and registered users internationally, the NEHGS staff includes some of the leading expert genealogists in the country, specializing in early American, Irish, English, Italian, Scottish, Atlantic and French Canadian, and Jewish genealogy.