Position available: MEMBERSHIP & DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE

Application deadline: May 14, 1999

This is an exciting opportunity to hone many skills in the areas of
membership management and development.  The California Historical
Society is flourishing at its central location in the Yerba Buena
neighborhood of downtown San Francisco.  Its exhibitions, programs, and
bookstore are attracting increasing attendance, and membership has grown
steadily since CHS opened its headquarters at 678 Mission Street in
1995.

Responsibilities
The Membership & Development Associate's primary responsibility is to
manage the membership program of CHS.  This entails maintaining the
membership database (newly converted to Paradigm), editing the members'
quarterly newsletter, handling membership billings and fulfillment,
tracking all dues and gifts, and providing reports.  Work on
fund-raising events (helping volunteer committees, managing event
records), and assistance with other development needs, including grant
proposal writing and direct mail appeals, are part of the scope of the
job.  This is a full-time non-exempt position with full benefits
reporting directly to and supervised by the CHS Deputy Director.

Qualifications
The position requires someone who is able to work both independently and
as part of a team and maintain numerous projects simultaneously.
Applicants should have a BA with a minimum of 3 years development or
marketing experience.  Ability to be patient and maintain a pleasant
manner, both in person and on the telephone, is necessary due to
substantial interaction with members and the public.  Strong computer
skills (Windows 95) required, and familiarity with fundraising database
or similar software is desirable.  Excellent writing and verbal
communication skills and attention to detail are essential; editing
experience is a plus.

Compensation
Salary up to $28K plus excellent benefits (full health and dental
plans).

How to apply
Send letter, resume and writing samples by May 14 to:  CHS/Development,
678 Mission St., SF, CA 94105-4014; fax: (415) 357-1850; E-mail
[log in to unmask]  No calls please.  The California Historical Society
is an equal opportunity employer and encourages the application of all
qualified individuals.

Larisa Somsel
Education and Outreach Coordinator
California Historical Society