[nfais-l] Member Position Opening

[Jill O'Neill]

*The American Theological Library Association (ATLA)* seeks candidates for
the position of *Director of Member Programs*.  The position is located at
the ATLA office in the Chicago loop area.



As one of six departmental directors reporting to the Executive Director,
the Director of* *Member Programs* *holds primary responsibility for:

*Member Programs*

Oversee all aspects of programs and services to members and potential
members

Provide leadership for professional development seminars and workshops

Supervise member publications, and member recruitment and retention

*Organization*

Serve as essential, collaborative member of ATLA strategic team of
directors, making                   decisions about policy and products for
the association**

Plan and organize department, including supervising staff of three

Work with a variety of committees and task forces within the association as
well as partner organizations

Oversee departmental finances and budgets  **

Serve as Acting Executive Director as needed

*Planning*

Identify new revenue opportunities

Hold primary responsibility for annual conference and other events held
throughout the year



*Requirements*

   - Minimum 5 years progressive Association or Non-Profit experience
   dealing with members in a Director or Manager role
   - Demonstrated ability to analyze and manage finances, large budgets and
   trends, and negotiate member benefits and packages
   - Experienced in event and meeting planning, and creating and managing
   innovative education programming
   - Excellent writing and presentation skills



*Essential Qualities*

   - Demonstrate leadership qualities and competence in communicating and
   collaborating within a diverse environment
   - Tactful, with ability to understand, appreciate and relate to a
   diverse religious membership
   - Outstanding interpersonal, listening and facilitation skills
   - Comfortable with high visibility and public speaking
   - Exceptional strategic thinking and planning skills
   - Keen business sense, able to negotiate, persuade and bargain
   - Ability to problem solve in difficult situations
   - Able to creatively search out revenue and marketing opportunities for
   the benefit of members, e.g., programs; continuing education; member
   learning opportunities; outreach and partnerships; collaborations with
   other library associations
   - Act as a strong advocate for the association and its members
   - Motivate volunteers

* *

*Education*

·        Minimum master’s degree, preferably in Library and Information
Science; Non-Profit Management or related fields acceptable

·        Must have working knowledge of libraries (but degree in Library
Science not required); Theological library experience not required.
Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) a plus



*Required Technical Skills   *

·        Microsoft CRM or similar software

·        Microsoft SharePoint

·        Web conferencing tools

·        Highly conversant with and demonstrated experience in social media

·        Comfortable with databases and Microsoft Office Suite

·        Aware of current software related to Communications and
Publications

·        Ability to track technology trends, learn quickly, and serve as an
early adopter



*Salary*

$80,000 - $95,000 based on experience.  The Director of Member Programs is
an exempt, salaried position with full benefits package.  Requires 20-25%
travel.



*To Apply*

·        ATLA is an EOE.  All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

·        Please submit *resume and cover letter with career goals* to:
cssmsd at gmail.com

·        No phone or direct inquiries accepted

·        Application deadline is *April 6, 2012***



ATLA is a prestigious professional association of nearly 1,000 individual,
institutional and affiliate members providing programs, products and
services in support of theological and religious studies libraries and
librarians.  ATLA produces electronic products in all fields of theology
and religion which are licensed and sold worldwide, generating the
Association’s primary source of revenue.



The mission of ATLA is to foster the study of theology and religion by
enhancing the development of theological and religious studies libraries
and librarianship.  Services and products of ATLA support the work of
individual and institutional members and include: workshops; an Annual
Conference; member publications and discounts; and bibliographic indexes
and full text e-resources in theology and religion.

-- 
Jill O'Neill
jillmwo at gmail.com
http://www.linkedin.com/in/jilloneill
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