NGS is
seeking to fill the two positions outlined here.
You can find full details for each position on the Careers at
NGS page. The deadline to apply for both positions is
25 September 2014.
Reports to: NGS
President, Board of Directors
Classification: Exempt
Work
Location: National Genealogical Society
Headquarters, Arlington , Virginia
Overall purpose
of the position: This position provides
operational leadership for the National Genealogical Society (NGS) and guides
the organizational systems and processes that ensure NGS remains a leading membership
organization within the genealogical community. Working closely with the Board
of Directors, this employee leads and motivates staff to provide high quality
programs and services to members. The employee will provide support and input
to the NGS Board as they collectively plan activities and carry out programs,
as well as organizational and financial plans approved by the Board. The
individual in this position must function in a leadership role both externally
with members and groups in the genealogical community, as well as internally
with the office and staff.
Education: Bachelor’s
degree or commensurate experience is required.
Experience: Previous
experience leading nonprofit organizations is preferred; an understanding of
the genealogical community and the interest and needs of members is desired; an
understanding of business processes and management is required.
Application
Process: Interested candidates please upload resume,
and any supporting materials by 25 September 2014 to http://form.jotform.us/form/42375329323151.
Reports
to: NGS
President, Board of Directors
Classification: Contract
Overall
purpose of the position: The Editor produces four (4) issues of NGS Magazine during a calendar year
while under contract. These issues are published in February, May, August, and
November. Each issue contains approximately 64 interior black and white pages
with a two-color cover in the standard NGS
Magazine format.
The Editor is responsible for soliciting articles, except for those
provided by the Society. Advertising will be solicited by the Society; the
Editor will advise the Society Advertising Manager of upcoming content when possible
to promote advertising possibilities. Copy will be supplied in a format acceptable
to the Editor.
The Society will pay the Editor a negotiated flat fee of $4,250 per issue
and may also compensate the Editor with free advertising space. The Editor will
invoice the Society upon completion of each issue (defined as the time of
delivery to the printer). The Society will pay each invoice within 15 calendar
days of receipt.
The Editor will have the right to appoint and engage non-paid staff, writers, columnists, and other assistants as he/she deems necessary. A layout designer to complete the layout and graphic design of the NGS Magazine and proofreaders will be provided at no cost to the Editor.
Experience: Previous experience in
genealogical research, writing, editing, or publishing is expected.
Application Process: Interested candidates please
upload resume, sample articles, and outline of suggested content by 25
September 2014 to http://form.jotform.us/form/42375329323151.
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