Position Available: Office Administrator for Rogers Park/ West Ridge Historical Society

The Rogers Park/West Ridge Historical Society is searching for a part-time contract employee to serve as Office Administrator and Volunteer Resources Manager. The combined position requires 12 hours per week; times are negotiable, but some weekend hours may be required. Starting date is Thursday, May 1, 2014.
A summary of duties as Office Manager:

• Manage and facilitate communications within RP/WRHS general membership, committees, and Board of Directors.
• Conduct basic bookkeeping and account report generation activities.
• Perform general office administration services including fulfilling merchandise sales, office maintenance, and routine IT support.
• Provide administrative support services for special projects of the Board and committees, as directed.
• Maintain and enhance RP/WRHS public access support including monitoring telephone and e-mail correspondence.
• Maintain and manage all procedural documents and lists relating to Society operations.

A summary of duties as Volunteer Resources Manager:

• Develop and document volunteer recruitment processes.
• Maintain database of prospective and active volunteers.
• Recruit prospective volunteers.
• Contact, train, and mentor volunteers.
• Maintain and distribute docent schedule.
• Implement volunteer appreciation activities.
• Report volunteer utilization, as requested.

Approximately 6 hours per week are allotted for each of the two responsibilities. This allocation may fluctuate in relation to special projects or events.

To apply, please send cover letter and résumé to g.eaves@rpwrhs.org. The Executive Committee will review all applications and schedule interviews beginning April 21, 2014. The Rogers Park/West Ridge Historical Society is located at 1447 W. Morse Ave., Chicago, IL 60626.