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The Society for American Archaeology is the preeminent organization for the study of archaeology of the Americas. We are looking for a dedicated individual to join our team to  ensure organization maximizes its Association Management Software (iMIS).

Position objectives

• Oversees quality and up-to-date data on members, potential members, and customers
• Collaborates with Senior Manager, Meetings and Membership in managing the membership database and outputs
• Responsible for creating processes and procedures to improve segmentation of members and better manipulation of our data
• Teams with Associate, Member Engagement as a cross-trained partner to ensure smooth administrative operations and prompt assistance to members

The SAA is a collegial small but mighty team, mostly working remotely but always collaboratively to provide members with high quality programs and services.

Required skills

• Detailed oriented and able to enter and correct data with accuracy
• Comfortable with member databases and able to identify ways to segment data, clean up confusing data, produce data reports, and improve the Society’s workflows through the Association Management Software (e.g., iMIS)
• Expertise with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word; comfortable with marketing software programs (e.g. Constant Contact), online survey tools (e.g. Survey Monkey), and online data forms (e.g. Google Forms) and data reports
• Able to lift 40 pounds and stand on feet for extended periods of time
• Able to pick up mail two times per week

Required background

• 2-3 years database experience, working on data entry, data integrity, and/or data reporting
• Fluent English speaker and writer
• Association experience a plus
• BA / BS preferred

About Society for American Archaeology

SAA is an international organization that, since its founding in 1934, has been dedicated to the research about and interpretation and protection of the archaeological heritage of the Americas. With more than 7,500 members, SAA represents professional archaeologists in colleges and universities, museums, government agencies, and the private sector. SAA has members in all 50 states as well as many other nations around the world.

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