Please forgive me for posting this to the museums list. The Civil War
Trust is a preservation organization, not a museum, but the Discovery
Trail Manager in particular works very closely with more than 500
museums so I thought it might be appropriate.

Julie Fix


> 2 Full-time Positions Available at The Civil War Trust: Membership
> Manager and Discovery Trail Manager. Jobs will be filled by March 30.
>
> The Civil War Trust (CWT) is the largest Civil War organization in the
> United States with a membership in excess of 24,000.  The mission of
> the Trust is to promote the appreciation and stewardship of our
> nation's historical, cultural and environmental heritage through
> preservation of significant Civil War battlefields and supporting
> preservation and education programs.  These are dynamic positions with
> great opportunities for growth.  The Civil War Trust is located at
> Courthouse Metro in Arlington, Virginia, just across the river from
> Washington, D.C.
>
> 1.) MEMBERSHIP MANAGER
>
> Primary Responsibilities:
> Develop, implement, and manage all aspects of The CWT's membership
> effort, including direct mail acquisition, contribution and renewal
> campaigns, member service and retention, database management and major
> donor programs
>
> Prepare and administer membership program budget
>
> Coordinate vendor contracts and services
>
> Correspond with members directly in response to queries and indirectly
> through regular website and newsletter articles
>
> Administer CWT's participation in the Combined Federal Campaign
>
> Develop and administer membership tour program
>
> Promote CWT affinity credit card program
>
> Implement membership survey
>
> Coordinate matching gifts and gift membership programs
>
> Work with President and CWT staff in development and implementation of
> new programs and projects
>
> Skills & Characteristics:
> 3 years of progressively more responsible membership experience
>
> Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
>
> Ability to simultaneously coordinate and handle a diversity of tasks
>
> Excellent organizational skills
> Computer literacy and experience with the Internet
>
> Ability to work well both independently and with other CWT staff
> members
>
> Interest in Civil War history or preservation
>
> Education:
>
> Bachelor's degree required.
>
> Compensation & Benefits:
> Competitive salary, commensurate with experience. Competitive benefits
> program including health, dental, pension and 403b
>
> Interested applicants should submit a letter, resume, and salary
> requirements to:
>
> Membership Manager Search
> The Civil War Trust
> 2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1120
> Arlington, VA 22201
>
> The Civil War Trust is an equal opportunity employer.   PLEASE DO NOT
> RESPOND BY PHONE OR E-MAIL. For further information on the Trust
> please visit our website at www.CivilWar.org.
>
>
>
>
> 2.) CIVIL WAR DISCOVERY TRAIL  MANAGER
>
> Primary Responsibilities:
> The Heritage Tourism/Preservation Manager, is primarily responsible
> for coordination and administration of the more than 500 Civil
> War-related attractions in 28 states through The Civil War Trust's
> Civil War Discovery Trail program.  The Civil War Discovery Trail
> seeks to inspire and teach the story of the Civil War and its haunting
> impact on America.  Discovery Trail sites are especially selected for
> their historic significance and educational opportunities.
>
> Develop, implement, and manage all aspects of The CWT's heritage
> tourism program
>
> Prepare and administer program budget
>
> Maintain close working relationships with all Discovery Trail sites
>
> Coordinate and organize CWT conferences and seminars
>
> Position the Discovery Trail as a clearinghouse of ideas and
> information exchange
>
> Effectively market the Discovery Trail to the tourism community
>
> Create and distribute new marketing materials
>
> Generate publicity in print, radio and electronic news outlets
>
> Act as spokesperson for heritage tourism and battlefield preservation
> at conferences and meetings
>
> Coordinate professional services and vendor contracts
>
> Work with President and CWT staff in development and implementation of
> new programs and projects
>
> Skills & Characteristics:
> Interest in, and working knowledge of, the Civil War
>
> Successful experience promoting heritage tourism programs
>
> 3-5 years in preservation and heritage tourism
>
> Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
>
> Ability to simultaneously coordinate and handle a diversity of tasks
>
> Excellent organizational skills
>
> Experience with the Internet and listservs
>
> Ability to work well both independently and with other CWT staff
> members
>
> Education:
>
> Bachelor's degree required.
>
> Compensation & Benefits:
>
> Competitive salary, commensurate with experience. Competitive benefits
> program including health, dental, pension and 403b
>
> Interested applicants should submit a letter, resume, and salary
> requirements to:
>
> Discovery Trail Manager Search
> The Civil War Trust
> 2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1120
> Arlington, VA 22201.
>
> NO PHONE CALLS OR E-MAIL REQUESTS, PLEASE. The Civil War Trust is an
> equal opportunity employer.   For further information on the Trust
> please visit our website at www.CivilWar.org.
>