This role gathers essential records of the Society, to preserve and organise them and to make them accessible.  As this is a relatively new role, the incumbent will need to establish many aspects of this role.

Tasks include:

• Gather and organise historical material regarding the management and operation of the Society
• Collate and bind Society’s journal
• Digitise the signed minutes from Management Committee meetings and other formal meetings of the Society eg AGM, members’ meetings etc.
• Produce small articles for Queensland Family Historian and Snippets

Qualities:

• well-organised and methodical
• attentive to detail.
• good written communication skills

Skills:

• technical competence and confidence
• some knowledge/experience of electronic filing systems

Desirable:

•  experience in record keeping/archiving would be helpful.
• familiarity with QFHS structure and organisation.

Time Commitment: estimated 4 hours per month

Reports to/ first contact:  President/Vice-president

Works closely with: Secretary

Location:  online as well as regularly attending at 46 Delaware Street, Chermside.

Benefits:

You will be contributing to the Society by preserving the Society’s records for posterity.  You will form part of a team of dedicated and enthusiastic society members.