Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 10:47:47 -0500 From: Meredith Lowe <mclowe@wisc.edu> Subject: Washington, DC: Genealogist position, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Message-id: <4BA8E2A3.4010101@wisc.edu>
Genealogist
The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution has an
immediate full-time opening for a Genealogist in the Registrar’s Office.
Primary responsibilities focus on examining and evaluating
lineage-based information provided on DAR membership applications or
supplemental applications, and corresponding with prospective members or
Chapter Registrar if further documentation is needed.
Qualifications
Previous experience in conducting genealogical research is required. The
successful candidate must be able to analyze and evaluate lineage
information, be detail oriented and resolve issues from conflicting
data, and be able to write clear and concise letters explaining
difficult research problems, including provide suggestions to the
applicant for further research. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, including
the ability to adapt quickly to proprietary databases, is essential.
Limited overtime hours possible during board weeks, (April, June,
October and December) however, must be available to work overtime hours
during one week of annual meeting.
Please send a cover letter and resume including a writing sample and a
sample or portfolio of genealogy/family research performed, to:
Attn: Human Resources
NSDAR
1776 D. St., NW
Washington D.C., 20006-5303
Fax: (202) 737-5702
E-mail: resumes@dar.org