Heritage Preservation, a national non-profit organization located in Washington
DC, seeks to fill two positions.  Heritage Preservation is a national leader in
promoting appropriate care of collections and other aspects of our heritage.
Its activities include book publishing, the Save Outdoor Sculpture! program, the
Conservation Assessment Program, and the National Task Force on Emergency
Response.

The positions are described below.  If you are interested in either one please
FAX your resume and a letter with salary requirements to 202/634-1435, ATTN
Moira Egan, or e-mail [log in to unmask]


Admin Asst for Membership, Marketing and Development

Membership
Manages database of Heritage Preservation members and day to day aspects of
membership program.  Conducts mailings to members for dues payments and processes
payments and membership information.  Assists in recruitment of new members;
drafts letters relating to membership.  Plans communications with members and
manages e-mail newsletter, Heritage Hotline.

Marketing and Public Affairs
Manages Heritage Preservation's public affairs database.  Adds new contacts,
keeps current contacts current.  Conducts mailings of Heritage Preservation
newsletter, Update, and news releases.  Develops and implements ideas for publicity,
marketing, and outreach for Heritage Preservation.

Development
Researches funding prospects on the Internet and through other research tools.
Maintains all donor files.  Drafts letters to prospective funders.

Other
Assists Vice President for External Relations with travel and other meeting
arrangements.  In concert with Administrative Asst./Office Manager, covers central
phone for Heritage Preservation.

We are looking for someone with excellent computer and writing skills and a
lively interest in the field.  A BA in the arts and humanities is the ideal
educational background.
This could be a great entry-level position for someone with an interest in both
cultural and public affairs.


Administrative Assistant to the President/Office Manager

Coordinates all aspects of Board meetings: organizes mailings and briefing
books, makes travel and other logistical arrangements, takes and prepares minutes.
Coordinates annual election of new Board members.

As office manager, monitors and orders office supplies, furniture,
subscriptions, and memberships.  Office liaison to travel agency, messenger services, etc.
Negotiates lease/purchasing arrangements and maintenance contracts/services with
vendors for the copy/fax machines, telephones, coffee/water, etc.  Acts as
primary contact to building management.  Sorts and delivers mail daily; organizes,
stamps and posts mail daily.

As chief support staff to the President, makes travel arrangements, maintains
calendar,
maintains files,  transcribes dictation.  Conducts Internet research.
Organizes staff meetings and other staff gatherings.  In concert with the administrative
asst for membership and marketing, covers the central phone for the office.

Maintains inventory of current publication stock in the office and at off-site
storage, process orders, follow-up on overdue balances

 Coordinates all logistics for annual meeting: creates annual meeting database,
organizes and implements mailings, makes arrangements for space, catering, and
other logistical services, makes travel arrangements, tracks budget, processes
invoices.
.
Qualifications:  A BA is preferred.  Extensive experience in offices, good
computer skills, able to work independently and discreetly.  An interest in the
preservation and cultural affairs would be compatible with the position, but is not
required.

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