- Maintaining an up-to-date database of marker incident reports and managing all logistics, paperwork, and
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
exploration of Georgia’s historical markers. Working under the direction of the Program Manager, design
and implement new map-based resources and maintain and update existing resources related to marker
trails, themes, and other materials.
- May assist with marker dedications including staffing marker dedications as needed.
Percentage of Role – 25%:
- Provide support for Education and Program–related projects and campaigns, including the Georgia History
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
needed. Secure appropriate supplies, ensure adequate postage is available, and lead the organization in
fulfillment activities including taking items to the post office.
- Provide support to other departments and staff in the coordination of events and the development and
implementation of resources, programs, and workshops. Will assist with outreach for public programs.
Assist in cultivating partnerships with community organizations and agencies. May track and monitor
program activities and performance using established metrics and ensure all documentation related to
program activities (e.g., attendance, feedback, surveys) are collected, organized, and stored accurately. Will
Staff GHS programs as needed which may include working occasional evenings hours. Assist with outreach
for public programs as needed. Order supplies, schedule meetings, and assist with mailings. Support event
logistics including setup, cleanup, and staffing. Assist in cultivating partnerships with community
organizations and agencies. Responsibilities include working with others to organize elements of programs
for general audiences including public programs of the Recognizing an Imperfect Past initiative, as well as
programming related to Today in Georgia History, and the Business History Initiative. The position also
assists with grant-funded projects supporting K–12 education and programs for the general public.
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.
