Welcome to the Society for Military History
Established in 1933 as the American Military History Foundation, renamed in 1939 the American Military Institute, and renamed again in 1990 the Society for Military History, the Society is devoted to stimulating and advancing the study of military history. Its membership (today more than 2700) has included many of the world's most prominent scholars, soldiers, and citizens interested in military history.
Submission instructions for the Society for Military History Coffman First Manuscript Award have been posted.
1. Membership Manager: This person will be the lead person of contact between the organization and its members. They will be responsible for managing the membership database, responding to queries, and working with those donating money to the organization among primary duties. Other duties may be required from time-to-time to support organization initiatives, although this does not require attendance at the annual conference or other on-site meetings. The salary range for this part time job of 5-10 hours per week will be $10-11K per year.
2. Executive Administrative Assistant: This person will be the primary administrative assistant working closely with the executive director to handle day-to-day operations with a heavy emphasis on managing meetings with the Board of Trustees, working with committees, and collaborating with the treasurer and other staff, all the while assisting the executive director in day-to-day tasks. The estimate is that this work will average 10 hours a week with some heavier, particularly around the annual conference which you will be expected to attend and work. The salary range for this position will be $12-13K per year. Please note that if you have experience with database management, this position could be combined with the one above.
Should you like to apply, please send a letter of application (no more than 2 single spaced pages), a resume, and the names of three references to Executive Director Kyle Longley at longley@chapman.edu. All applications must be received by Monday, September 16 for full consideration.
Submission instructions for the Society's 2025 Distinguished Book Awards have been posted.
Please note that the process is slightly different this year, so be sure to follow the instructions exactly.
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