[SCA-AS] Fwd: [Branchseneschals] Positions Available - SCA President, Editor and Art Director, Tournaments Illuminated]

[rmhowe]

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Subject: Fwd: [Branchseneschals] Positions Available - Editor	and Art Director, 
Tournaments Illuminated

If anyone is interested, they are looking for the SCA President, an
Editor and an Art Director for the Tournaments Illuminated!


--- Jason Williams <jwilliams at director.sca.org> wrote:

> From: "Jason Williams" <jwilliams at director.sca.org>
> To: <announcements at lists.sca.org>
> Date: Sat, 8 Jul 2006 11:40:16 -0700
> Subject: [Branchseneschals] [Announcements]
> Positions Available - Editor and Art Director, Tournaments Illuminated
> 
> Positions Available – Editor, Tournaments
> Illuminated and Art Director,
> Tournaments Illuminated 
> 
> Deadlines for applications extended
> 
> The Society for Creative Anachronism Inc. is accepting applications for the
> positions of Editor of Tournaments Illuminated and
> Art Director of Tournaments Illuminated. Tournaments Illuminated is
> the SCA’s quarterly publication showcasing material that furthers
> research, education, and ‘living history’ recreation in the field of
> pre-seventeenth-century Western culture. 
> 
> Tournaments Illuminated Editor
> 
> In addition to producing issues, the Editor answers queries, develops
> manuscripts, maintains contact with reviewers, and submits quarterly reports
> to the Board of Directors. The position requires approximately 10+ hours per
> week, except during the two weeks before publication, when more time is
> spent putting an issue together (this includes proofreading, layout, 
> correspondence, and file sharing with authors/reviewers).
> 
> Qualifications for the position include excellent written and oral
> communication skills, the ability to work independently to prioritize tasks
> and meet deadlines, strong computer skills, ability to organize a staff,
> familiarity with SCA publications, and a vision for the future of
> Tournaments Illuminated. Experience with academic citation styles and the
> ability to choose articles based on interest to Tournaments Illuminated’s 
> audience, readability, and (where appropriate)  historical accuracy are also
> desirable. Professional experience in a modern editing environment and prior
> experience in an SCA chronicler position are desirable, but not required.
> 
> Tournaments Illuminated Art Director
> 
> The Art Director is responsible for the layout and
> design of each issue of Tournaments Illuminated. In addition, the Art
> Director maintains contact with illustration and photography contributors. The
> position requires a modest weekly time commitment, except prior to
> publication deadline when 30+  hours per week may be required. 
> 
> Qualifications for the Art Director position include
> expertise with modern magazine production, the ability to meet deadlines,
> and experience working with printers. Applicants need to have access to and
> experience with a computer running PageMaker, Quark or InDesign and
> the ability to export files to .pdf format (if working on a PC – our
> printing vendor uses Macintosh computers). Professional experience in a
> modern art direction  environment and prior experience in an SCA
> chronicler position are desirable, but not required.
> 
> Both Positions
> 
> E-mail access is absolutely vital to the position,  and while high-speed
> internet access is not required, it has proven to be very useful.
> 
> Reasonable expenses are covered by the Corporation and may include: paper,
> printer cartridges, stamps, mailing expenses, and a post office box. You
> will be asked to submit an expense report, with  receipts attached to receive 
 > reimbursement. The Editor and Art Director both
> receive a small stipend from the SCA once an issue is completed.
> 
> Past experience has shown that the Editor and the Art Director work more
> easily together when they are in the same general locale. This arrangement
> is preferable, although not required, and candidate teams are encouraged to
> apply together. Individual applications will also be 
> considered. The Editor/Art Director can be the same person if the
> candidate has all of the necessary skills.  
> 
> Hard copies of résumés (both professional and medieval, including offices
> held and awards received) must be sent to:  SCA Inc.
> 
> Attn: TI Editor and Art Director Positions
> P.O. Box 360789
> Milpitas, CA 95036-0789
> 
> With a copy sent to the current TI editor at:
> 
> John Sandstrom
> 11025 Vista Del Sol #2120
> El Paso, TX  79935
> 
> Or e-mailed to:  tieditor at sca.org
> 
> and a copy to the Art Director at:
> Linda Krecker
> 1501 Tramway Blvd. NE #245
> Albuquerque, NM  87112
> 
> Or e-mailed to:   tiart at sca.org
> 
> Electronic courtesy copies should also be sent to  resumes at sca.org. 
> 
> Résumés must be received by October 31, 2006.
> Questions regarding the
> position may be directed to John Sandstrom,
> Tournaments Illuminated Editor
> via e-mail at tieditor at sca.org, or Linda Krecker at
> tiart at sca.org.
> 
> > Comments are strongly encouraged and can be sent to:
> 
> SCA Inc.
> Box 360789
> Milpitas,  CA 95036
> 
> You may also email comments at lists.sca.org  or reply to this message.
> 
> This announcement is an official informational
> release by the Society for Creative Anachronism ,
> Inc.  Permission is granted to reproduce this
> announcement in its entirety in newsletters, websites and electronic mailing lists.
> 
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--- Jason Williams <jwilliams at director.sca.org> wrote:
 >> From: "Jason Williams" <jwilliams at director.sca.org>
 >> To: <announcements at lists.sca.org>
 >> Date: Sat, 8 Jul 2006 11:56:01 -0700
 >> Subject: [Branchseneschals] [Announcements] Position
 >> Available - President of the SCA Inc. Deadline for Applications Extended
 >>
 >> Position Available–President of the SCA Inc. –  Deadline Extended
 >>
 >> The SCA’s Board of Directors is currently accepting
 >> applications for the position of President of the SCA Inc. This is an
 >> unpaid position requiring approximately 10-20 hours per week.
 >>
 >> The President is the principal spokesperson for the
 >> SCA. The President is required to execute contracts necessary to properly
 >> conduct the SCA’s business, and may delegate similar responsibilities.
 >> The President works with the Vice President of Corporate Operations to
 >> coordinate much of the day-to-day modern operation of the Corporation, and
 >> supervises many of the Society Officers. The President is also responsible
 >> for such legal matters as contracts and merchandising, and arranges
 >> agreements with modern businesses for member benefits. The President may be
 >> expected to perform  other duties as assigned by the Board.
 >>
 >> Qualifications for the position include excellent
 >> written and oral  communication skills, the ability to work  independently 
to prioritize tasks
 >> and meet deadlines, and strong computer skills.  Experience in a modern
 >> business setting, organizational ability and problem-solving skills are a
 >> must. Experience in a modern non-profit organization  and prior experience at
 >> the Corporate level of the SCA are desirable, but not required.
 >>
 >> Applicants must be available to attend quarterly
 >> meetings of the Board of Directors, typically held over a Friday and a
 >> Saturday. They must also be available for approximately four conference call
 >> meetings per year,  typically during weekday evenings. As a great deal
 >> of the Board’s business occurs via the internet, familiarity and basic
 >> skills with a computer, MS  Office software (such as Microsoft Word and Excel)
 >> printers, and e-mail are  required. The SCA provides a laptop work station, 
  but the successful
 >> applicant must have reliable access to electronic  mail and a printer.
 >>
 >> Hard copies of résumés (both professional and
 >> medieval, including offices held and awards received) must be sent to the
 >> attention of the Board at the  SCA Corporate Office, P.O. Box 360789, 
Milpitas, CA
 >> 95036-0789. Résumés must be received by October 31, 2006. Questions regarding
 >> this position may be directed to Jason Williams, Chairman of the Board of
 >> Directors of the SCA  Inc. Mr. Williams may be reached by phone at
 >> 714-785-4210, or via e-mail at  chairman at sca.org.
 >
 >>> > Comments are strongly encouraged and can be sent to:
 >>
 >> SCA Inc.
 >> Box 360789
 >> Milpitas,  CA 95036
 >>
 >> You may also email comments at lists.sca.org
 >> or reply to this message.
 >>
 >> This announcement is an official informational
 >> release by the Society for Creative Anachronism ,
 >> Inc.  Permission is granted to reproduce this
 >> announcement in its entirety in newsletters,
 >> websites and electronic mailing lists.
 >>
 >> _______________________________________________
 >> Announcements mailing list
 >> To unsubscribe or change your settings, visit:
 >> http://lists.sca.org/listinfo/announcements