Program Coordinator Jobs in Savannah, GA

The Organization: The Georgia Historical Society (GHS) is the premier independent statewide institution
responsible for collecting, examining, and teaching Georgia history. GHS houses the oldest and most distinguished
collection of materials related exclusively to Georgia history in the nation. To learn more, go to
www.georgiahistory.com.

Position Summary: The Program Coordinator will coordinate the maintenance of existing historical markers and
assist with the development of new markers across the state. The incumbent will work with vendors, volunteers, and
community stakeholders to ensure ongoing maintenance and support for the historical marker program. Incumbent
will also work with GHS staff on projects that develop new markers and marker resources and maintain marker
program website, files, materials, and data. Duties include providing information about historical markers and
GHS marker programs/initiatives to GHS staff as well as to a variety of audiences through telephone and written
communications to internal and external audiences. This is a full-time, onsite position based in Savannah, Georgia.

Responsibilities include (Incumbent may perform other duties as assigned):

Percentage of Role – 75%:

• Coordinating the marker maintenance program. Work with officials from state and local agencies such as

o Responding to reports from the public about missing or damaged markers, including confirming
details of markers reported missing or damaged through online forms as well as through phone calls,
emails, and other communications.

o Responding to initial inquiries about all marker programs, including communication with potential
marker sponsors, vendors, and contractors.

o Conducting research on historical marker topics and locations. Reviewing, editing, and drafting
marker text in coordination with other program staff.

o Maintaining regular communication with community volunteers, partners, paid contractors, and
municipal agencies at the state and local levels.

• Analyzing program data and assisting as needed in the development of program materials including

reporting for existing Georgia Historical Marker Program and markers previously erected by the
Department of Natural Resources and other State agencies (now under the GHS Marker Program umbrella).

• Assist with the development of social media postings regarding markers.
• Digitize and maintain marker-related files. Managing the organization, preservation, storage, and

maintenance of records (electronic and paper) associated with the Georgia Historical Marker Program. The
Program Coordinator will work with management to update and maintain all historical marker records as
well as online and in-house marker databases and create and format database reports as needed by all
departments, including the digitization of records as necessary.

• Create and maintain ArcGIS maps and other public-facing program resources that encourage the

• May assist with marker dedications including staffing marker dedications as needed.
  

Festival. Conduct research to support various programs, initiatives, and campaigns, such as the marker
program and various educational programs. Provide archival research for donors, members, and other
external audiences, which may include content research across a variety of collections and repositories.

• Coordinate mass mailing campaigns and support institutional outreach and customer service tasks as

• Provide support to other departments and staff in the coordination of events and the development and

Supervisory responsibilities: None

Qualifications:
Position requires adaptability and emotional maturity and intelligence in a demanding and fast-paced environment
and an employment history that reflects tenure and stability. Comfort working selflessly behind the scenes for the
good of the institution.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities: The position will require the ability to work on multiple projects with competing
deadlines, so the successful candidate must be able to handle multiple, concurrent tasks in an effective manner.

Excellent writing, editing, and proofing skills are required. Ability to work to meet deadlines. Problem solving,
interpersonal, and communication skills are required. The position requires poise, tact, and diplomacy. Computer
skills, including knowledge of MS Office required (especially MSWord, Excel, and Outlook – Access a plus). Phone-
based customer service experience highly preferred. Experience with ArcGIS, historical research, and skill with web
content creation is highly preferred.

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Two to four years of work-related experience.

Physical Requirements:
Must have the ability to sit for extended periods, stand and walk occasionally, reach with hands and arms, and
lift/carry objects up to 25 pounds occasionally. Must be able to ascend and descend stairs. Must use hands to
manipulate objects including a keyboard/mouse and GHS collection material. Must have good vision and hearing
to perform tasks like reading documents and communicating with colleagues, donors, patrons, and the general
public in person and over the phone. Must provide staff support with an annual event requiring additional work
hours and advanced walking, standing, reaching, lifting, and carrying materials. This annual event will require an
ability to hear accurately to interact with the public, demonstrate clarity of vision, judge distance and space
relationships, and identify and distinguish colors.




To Apply:

Send Cover Letter, Resume, and Salary Requirements to:
Program Coordinator
Georgia Historical Society
104 West Gaston Street
Savannah, GA 31401
Fax: 912.651.2831
Email:jobs@georgiahistory.com

No Phone Calls Please