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November 8, 2023
The Cashiers Historical Society was founded 27 years ago to preserve the heritage of North Carolina’s Cashiers Valley through education, stewardship and advocacy. Located two miles south of the Cashiers crossroads on NC 107, CHS’s five-acre campus contains four buildings that chronicle Cashiers’s history from the early 19th century through the third quarter of that century plus a modern pavilion containing offices, a catering kitchen and covered space for programs.
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Office Manager
The Office Manager will report to the Executive Director.
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The Office Manager will oversee daily office operations, including but not limited to collecting and redirecting all mail, answering the telephone and directing calls, and assisting the Marketing Director with blast emails and print communication. The Office Manager will also develop and implement office policies and procedures, coordinate and schedule appointments and meetings, and maintain organized filing systems for both electronic and physical documents.
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In addition, the Office Manager will manage CHS's volunteer program. They will schedule and coordinate volunteers and plan educational and appreciation events to thank volunteers throughout the year.
The Office Manager will also manage CHS’s donor database, process gifts, and assist the Executive Director as assigned.
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Required Skills/Qualifications
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The Office Manager should have three years of experience in a job with similar responsibilities.
They must be detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.
They must have strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize work effectively.
The Office Manager should have excellent and friendly communication skills, both written and verbal.
An associate’s degree is desired but not necessary.
The Office Manager must have good recommendations from the most recent former employers.
Must be proficient in Google and Microsoft Suites. Experience with Wix and donor database management is a plus.
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Terms
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Part-time Employment
The Office Manager would be a part-time employee of CHS.
The Office Manager would be expected to work eight hours per day for three days per week for 51 weeks. The schedule of work days will be coordinated with the Executive Director. The Office Manager may do some of the work remotely if the Executive Director approves; however, much of the work will require in-office presence.
The Office Manager must be prepared to work more than three days per week during CHS’s busiest season, which is currently July and August. The Executive Director will work with the Office Manager to adjust the Office Manager’s schedule in the off-season to make up for any extra days during the busiest season.
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Compensation
The Office Manager would be paid $20/hour.
The Office Manager would have no fringe benefits.
CHS recognizes New Year’s Day, MLK Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. CHS is open during holidays that occur during the summer season—Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day. Because Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day fall within CHS’s busiest season, the Executive Director may require the Office Manager to work on those holidays. If so, the Executive Director will adjust the Office Manager’s schedule in the off-season to make up for any holidays worked by the Office Manager.
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: From $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 24 per week
Internship Opportunities
Cashiers Historical Society provides internship opportunities for college and graduate students interested in history, education, preservation, marketing, and events.
Please reach out to Amelia Golcheski at amelia@cashiershistoricalsociety.org if you’re interested in an internship at CHS.