Part-time Program Specialist (Contractual) [Cambridge Historical Society, Cambridge, MA]

We seek an independent professional to provide programming assistance to our Executive Director and Programs Committee in 2016. Planned programs include the Society’s Annual Meeting, lectures in public spaces and private homes around Cambridge, a fundraising gala, a symposium, and an end of year holiday party. Work will primarily take place outside the Society’s offices. Duties include evaluating and arranging appropriate venues for the proposed programs; identifying speakers and presenters for Society programs; cultivating relationships with collaborating institutions; and coordinating with staff to publicize the Society’s programs to target audiences. Contract is from Jan-Dec 2016 for up to 8 hours a week. Experience with the 2016 theme “Housing in Cambridge” strongly preferred. For more information please visit www.cambridgehistory.org. Posted on: 12/08/2015