The Historical Society of Michigan seeks a qualified individual to serve as Membership and Events Manager.

The Membership and Events Manager is responsible for attracting, retaining, and engaging members and creating short- and long-term goals for membership growth. The successful candidate, working with the Executive Director, will also oversee operations and logistics for major Society conferences and events, including the State History Conference, Michigan in Perspective: The Local History Conference, the U.P. History Conference, and other events. In addition, this position will work with existing staff to research and implement improved processes and solutions, as well as develop strategies for greater presence in communities statewide.

Duties and Responsibilities

Membership

• Provide overall leadership to our membership program
• In coordination with the Executive Director and Director of Development, create a
  long-range plan for membership growth
• Review and augment membership renewal procedures, software, and new member acquisition efforts
• Oversee, implement, and manage donor recognition and gift acknowledgement programs and communications in coordination with the Director of Development
• Maintain professional correspondence with members via email, phone, and personal contacts
• Identify and assist Director of Development in stewarding major gift prospects from membership pool
• Manage the Membership Coordinator, who works with the Society’s membership database, including processing and fulfillment procedures, data management, member account inquiries, and other duties

Events

• In conjunction with the Executive Director, create conference action plans for budgets, timelines, vendors, and contracts
• Coordinate with the Director of Development on fundraising goals for our major conferences and events; cultivate relationships with sponsors and donors to solicit and facilitate sponsorships and sponsor benefits for each event
• Cultivate, motivate, and mobilize strong volunteer committees to plan content for each event to effectively solicit sponsors, donors, speakers, and event participants
• Provide leadership on effective conference software, and oversee the Conference Coordinator on all event information, including reservation/ticket sales, auction items, donations, and attendee information
• Manage the Conference Coordinator, who provides support services to our conferences and will report to the Membership and Events Manager
• Analyze and bring forward recommendations based on current databases being used for event tracking/payment for effectiveness, efficiency of use, cost efficiency, and recommended improvements
• Coordinate with the Communications Manager to develop event design and materials, implement mailings, marketing, outreach, and public relations for all events
• Manage onsite setup, production, and takedown for each event

Other

• Assist at various HSM events
• Provide editorial support to HSM staff by proofreading all mailings and promotional materials
• Other duties as assigned

Reports to: Executive Director of Historical Society of Michigan

Salary: $30-32,000 plus vacation, health and retirement benefits.

Minimum Qualifications

· Minimum of 3-5 years professional experience in membership development and events management

· Bachelor’s degree in a related field

· Experience with Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite

· Experience with or interest in working in a nonprofit environment that is
mission-driven

· Outstanding interpersonal, communication, and managerial skills

· High level of problem solving and organizational skills

· Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member

· Interest in or experience working with nonprofit organizations

· Interest in Michigan history is a plus

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. We encourage applications from under-represented groups, including minorities, women, and people with disabilities.

To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to resume@hsmichigan.org.

Larry J. Wagenaar

Executive Director, Historical Society of Michigan

Publisher, Michigan History Magazine L3C

5815 Executive Dr.

Lansing, MI 48911

Phone: (517) 324-1828

Fax: (517) 324-4370

Email: wagenaar@hsmichigan.org

Website: www.hsmichigan.org