Sons of Norway, an international fraternal benefit society, is looking for a Cultural Coordinator to be responsible for providing cultural and program support and information to members and lodge leadership. To this end, the position will be responsible for managing media resources, developing new member programs, administering and promoting assigned programs, and for supporting various levels of leadership in the execution of those programs.
Media Lending Library (10%)
- Actively promote the library to lodges and members through various channels.
- Provide advice to lodges on the use of materials for programming.
- Manage and coordinate the Media Lending Library (videos, CDs and slide presentations).
- Actively seek out additions to the library.
- Keep lending materials in good condition.
- Make copies of videos for library, including copying of outer jacket cover and coding for organized storage/retrieval of materials.
- Keep lending library databases current and up-to-date.
- Respond to all e-mails and phone calls requesting information about the Lending Library materials and other miscellaneous information, making reservations, and making sure members receive materials in a timely manner.
- Maintain and update the Lending Library materials by replacing missing slides, broken video boxes.
College Chapter (20%)
- Research material and write content for college chapter website.
- Research partners/collaborators.
- Promote involvement by various audiences (students, businesses, government agencies, etc.), to include marketing and selling space/advertisements.
Member Communication and Reference (20%)
- Answer questions from members, staff and the public regarding Norwegian culture, language, history, etc.
- Refer members and the general public to other resources regarding heritage and culture.
- Answer calls about travel, genealogy, heritage, etc, emphasizing the benefits of Sons of Norway membership.
- Inform lodges of Norwegian events, touring groups, etc. in their area.
- Welcome visitors to Sons of Norway Headquarters. (Joe)
Sports Medal Program (10%)
- Actively promote the cultural benefits to lodges and members, and provide guidance on using the program as a recruiting and retention tool.
- Provide guidance and advice to lodges on incorporating cultural benefits into program offerings.
- Coordinate with the design staff on the development of collateral material to promote the program.
- Answer member questions regarding the program.
- Work with production and supply staff to maintain supply of medals and cards.
- Coordinate development and revision of program as needed.
Barneløpet Events (10%)
- Actively promote the cultural benefits to lodges and members, and provide guidance on using the program as a recruiting and retention tool.
- Provide guidance and advice to lodges on incorporating Barnelopets into lodge programming.
- Coordinate with the design staff on the development of collateral material to promote the resources.
- Maintain records of participation for periodic reporting.
- Answer member questions about the program
- Coordinate with the Supply Department on providing banners and medals to lodges for their programs.
- Develop program enhancements and develop administrative improvements.
Communications Support (10%)
- Research, recommend/provide content and write for various member and officer communication vehicles, to include Newsletter Service, Sons of Norway Blog, Viking Resource, Viking, Viking e-post, website, etc., to excite and engage members about Norwegian heritage and culture, and modern Norway.
Nordic American Thanksgiving Breakfast (NATB) Coordination (10%)
- Coordinate NATB committee
- Schedule location and coordinate logistics.
- Coordinate ticketing, including receiving orders and assigning tables.
- Coordinate event promotion with marketing.
- Recruit and manage volunteers for various event functions.
- Maintain database of attendees, patrons and sponsors.
- Coordinate the participation of the selected charities and other involved with the program.
Ornament and merchandise sales (3%)
- Receive and, in coordination with the Supply Department, process orders.
- Maintain stock and place new orders as needed.
Plaque Orders and Follow-Up (2%)
- Process orders for various plaques to recognize milestones and achievements.
Other duties (5%)
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Scandinavian languages, education or communications.
- Excellent customer service skills (phone & email).
- Excellent written & verbal communications skills.
- Knowledge of Norwegian culture
- Experience using Excel, Word, a database program and email.
- Attention to detail.
- Able to be flexible, adaptable, proactive and able to take initiative.
Preferred qualifications
- Basic competency in Norwegian.
- Experience in event planning.
- Knowledge of Norwegian literature and history.
- Experience marketing and promoting programs and events.
- Experience directing and working with/coordinating volunteers.
Application Procedure
Send a letter of application, resume and one page writing sample to Linda Nelson at lnelson@sofn.com or to her at: Sons of Norway, Attn: :Linda Nelson, 1455 West Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55408.
|
