All our positions are for unpaid member volunteers. We have no paid staff. If you are a member of HCGS and would like to become more active in our chapter, and do more for fellow members and others researching their ancestry, consider volunteering for one of our roles. Thanks for your interest and consideration! Unless specifically noted below, please contact Eileen Muccino, Acting HCGS Corresponding Secretary, at info@hcgsohio.org or by calling 513-956-7078.

Please also see the About HCGS page for listings of other vacant positions not specifically listed below.

Consider Joining the HCGS BOARD

Officer Openings for 2026 - 2028

Hamilton County Genealogical Society held elections for officers and directors this Spring. There are still four positions open that we need to fill. If you reside in the area and are interested in contributing your time and energy to supporting and growing our society, we hope you willl consider one of these important positions on the HCGS Board of Directors. The term is for two years.

Vice President

The Vice President, shall assume the duties of the President in his/her absence, undertakes special projects and assignments as requested by the President, maintains the Paid Researchers List, and is the chair of the Awards Committee.

Program Director

The Program Director is responsible for leading a committee that plans a variety of programs for our members and the community. These include webinars, in-person workshops and presentations, and visits. Genealogical education is an important part of our mission, and the Program Director manages the budget and leads the committee in creating unique learning opportunities.

Marketing Director

The Marketing Director creates and implements a marketing strategy for HCGS that publicizes our activities and events and attracts new members. Additionally this director manages the marketing budget, builds relationships with local media and organizations that enables promotion of HCGS events, works with the board to create ideas to grow membership, reviews HCGS publications, logo, pamphlets, and the website and recommends updates that attract a broader audience and membership, and oversees the activities of the Social Media Coordinator and the Pulbicity Committee.

The above roles are critical to our continued success and smooth operation as a society. Please consider volunteering your time. Contact HCGS at info@hcgsohio.org to learn more about serving the members of HCGS through one of these open officer/director positions.

The Tracer

We encourage article submissions on topics concerning Hamilton County, Ohio, genealogy and history to The Tracer. Articles should inform readers about research in genealogical records, databases, or repositories of local interest or discuss historical events that impacted the lives of our Hamilton County ancestors.

If you are interested in submitting an original article, please send a query to Eileen Muccino, HCGS Tracer Editor, at tracer@hcgsohio.org with the topic and how the article will inform readers about Hamilton County genealogy or history.

Indexers

HCGS sometimes has projects that include indexing records such as deeds, wills, or veterans' records, among others. This work usually can be done in your own home. Please contact Eileen Muccino, Acting HCGS Corresponding Secretary, at info@hcgsohio.org.