National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) is seeking a Membership and Communications Manager. This person is responsible for recruiting, engaging, and retaining all NCSS members, Associated Groups and Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor Society chapters. This position supports the National Rho Kappa Advisory Council and NCSS House of Delegates. This position will report to the Deputy Executive Director.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage membership data processing and communications, serving as the primary point of contact for information requests.
Facilitate membership recruitment and retention and develop communication audiences.
Promote membership activities through publications, social media, and online discussion groups and affiliated organizations.
Develop a strong knowledge of council governance structure, policies, and procedures; collaborate with the Executive Director on the annual House of Delegates meeting.
Manage NCSS awards and recognition programs.
Attend the NCSS Annual Conference and related events.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, Marketing, Non-Profit Management, or a related field.
2-5 years’ experience in membership management, program administration and association/chapter relations management is a plus.
Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills; strong organizational and analytical skills.
Ability to multitask, work independently and efficiently under deadlines.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and knowledge of website management/editing; knowledge of online presentation programs is desired.
General office administration.
Please send your resume and cover letter which includes your salary requirements
Founded in 1921, National Council for the Social Studies is the largest professional association in the country devoted solely to social studies education. NCSS engages and supports educators in strengthening and advocating social studies. With members in all the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and 35 countries, NCSS serves as an umbrella organization for elementary, secondary, and college teachers of history, civics, geography, economics, political science, sociology, psychology, anthropology, and law-related education. The NCSS membership represents K-12 classroom teachers, college and university faculty members, curriculum designers and specialists, social studies supervisors, and leaders in the various disciplines that constitute the social studies.
