Membership
Carol Vincent and Joan Mraz ride in Bob Carney's classic Studebaker during the West Seattle Hi-Yu parade.
[Download & Mail Membership Form!]
Benefits for all members includes:
- Quarterly issues of “Footprints”
- Annual Membership Picnic in June
- November Membership Program
- Exhibit previews
Senior & Student ($15)
Individual & Non-Profit ($20)
Family ($40):
- One 10% discount coupon for gift shop
Pioneer ($100):
- Two 10% discount coupons for gift shop
- Two commemorative post cards
Business ($150):
- 25% discount on inscribed Heritage Brick
- Two 10% discount coupons for gift shop
Settler ($250):
- 25% discount on inscribed Heritage Brick
- Two 10% discount coupons for gift shop
- Two commemorative post cards
Homesteader ($500):
- Free copy of West Side Story
- 25% discount on inscribed Heritage Brick
- Two 10% discount coupons for gift shop
- Two commemorative post cards
Visionary ($1,000):
- Copy of video Alki: Birthplace of Seattle
- Free copy of West Side Story
- 25% discount on inscribed Heritage Brick
- Two 10% discount coupons for gift shop
- Two commemorative post cards
Don Kelstrom doing off-site research on mosquito fleet steamships aboard the Virginia V in 2006.
JOBS
July 8, 2012 Position Announcement
The application period for this position closes August 3, 2012
Title: Executive Director, Southwest Seattle Historical Society
Summary:
The Southwest Seattle Historical Society (SWSHS), the leading neighborhood history organization in the largest city in Washington State, seeks a dynamic, outgoing, Executive Director to guide the organization into its next state of growth. The Executive Director will drive fundraising to increase resources, raise visibility of the Society in the neighborhood it serves and the city as a whole, and recruit volunteers to expand the Society’s public outreach and service capabilities.
Duties:
The Executive Director will perform several duties under the supervision of the Board of Trustees, including:
- Raise the visibility of the Society and its programs through local and citywide marketing efforts, using traditional and cutting edge tools, such as social media.
- Expand and enhance membership.
- Develop and maintain sustainable income stream.
- Research and apply for grants to fund capital improvements and sustain operations.
- Participate in outreach endeavors.
- Act as liaison with other local historical societies, key local government agencies and membership organizations with a heritage focus.
Qualifications:
- Minimum BA in business administration, non-profit administration, finance, marketing, or commensurate field. Certificate in Museology acceptable. Masters degree preferred.
- Demonstrated recent successful experience in non-profit fundraising and management, active community leadership and a commitment to preserving, interpreting and presenting local history.
- Demonstrated experience working with non-profit boards and advisory groups in an arts and/or heritage environment, as well as success in building relationships with businesses with local roots.
- Computer software and Social Media skills; Database, Word, Excel,
To Apply:
Send a letter of interest, a resume and three professional references to: Executive Director Search, Southwest Seattle Historical Society, via email to SWSeattleHistoricalSociety@comcast.net Email is preferred. Alternatively, materials may be mailed to 3003-61st Avenue SW, Seattle, WA 98116. No calls please. This position currently is half time and offers limited benefits at this time. This position posting will close August 3, 2012.