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DMB · King Joined: 08 Mar 2007 Posts: 267

Sep 1 2009: Chess Scotland Job Vacancy.

Chess Scotland (CS) are looking for an individual to work from home to process CS membership and ancillary tasks. This is a self-employed paid post involving an estimated 10 hours a week - time spent will vary according to the level of knowledge of various computer systems currently used by CS.

The membership secretary should be the only source for name and address data for all involved in CS. The membership secretary has become responsible for maintaining several of the list functions within the organisation such as Clubs, Coaches, Arbiters, Chaperones, Calendar, Contacts as well as members. These lists all appear on the CS website and are generated from the databases kept by the secretary.

Tasks include:
Maintain database of membership and update website information.
Distribute membership cards.
Maintain the online calendar and the event links on the front of the website.
Supply a weekly update file of membership for integration into the CS grading program.
Arrange the annual POY contest.
Upload lists to website - Clubs, Coaches, Arbiters, Chaperones, Calendar.
Collect payments by cheque from members and the online PAYPAL system. Arrange for bank transfers to treasurer.

Currently the membership systems use the ACCESS program. The level of work for any new secretary will be related to whether they can use ACCESS or can find an alternate system.

Applications should be made by email to Douglas Bryson, CS Customer Services Director, before September 14 - send applications to grading@chessscotland.com All applications will be acknowledged and applicants will be sent a more complete job description.