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Operations Manager – Carmel Clay Historical Society

Job Title: Operations Manager

Organization: Carmel Clay Historical Society (CCHS)

The Carmel Clay Historical Society enriches the lives of residents and visitors through education and engagement in our community’s vibrant history. 

CCHS is committed to:

  • sharing the authentic history of our community; 
  • engaging our diverse community in the relevancy and impact of local history; 
  • serving as an educational resource for our community; 
  • curating, preserving, and stewarding the community’s historical collections

Location:

Carmel Clay History Museum, Carmel, Indiana

Job Type:

Full-time

Reports To:

Executive Director

Position Summary:

The Carmel Clay Historical Society seeks an organized, detail-oriented, and community-focused Operations Manager to oversee the Society’s administrative functions, membership program, and visitor services. This position is responsible for ensuring smooth daily operations, managing membership recruitment and retention, coordinating events, and supporting fundraising efforts. The ideal candidate will combine strong administrative skills with a passion for history and community engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage daily office operations, including scheduling, correspondence, and recordkeeping.
  • Administer the CCHS membership program, including recruitment, renewals, and member communications.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for members, visitors, and volunteers.
  • Assist in planning and executing events, programs, and exhibitions.
  • Maintain accurate databases for membership, donors, and volunteers.
  • Support fundraising activities, including sponsorships, annual appeals, and special campaigns.
  • Coordinate volunteer scheduling, training, and engagement.
  • Provide administrative support to the Executive Director and Board of Directors as needed.
  • Other duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred; fields such as nonprofit management, communications, marketing, or history are desirable.
  • 2+ years of administrative, membership, or event coordination experience, preferably in a nonprofit or cultural organization.
  • Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
  • Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, PastPerfect, and Canva preferred.
  • Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends for events and programs.
  • Enthusiasm for local history and community engagement.

 

Salary and Benefits:

Salary range: $35,000 – $45,000. Commensurate with experience. Benefits include 21 days of paid time off (including holidays), flexible work schedule, and professional development opportunities.

To Apply:

Please send a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to HR@carmelclayhistory.org by September 17th, 2025.