The Marshal of the Society’s area of authority is all martial and related activities practiced in the Society, both those described by the handbooks approved for the office and proposed as additions to those handbooks (experimental activities). The Marshal will work to encourage the participation of all in the Society’s martial activities, and strive to expand and improve those activities for the benefit of the Society and its members.
The duties of the office include:
- Directing the Earl Marshals of the Kingdoms in matters concerning the supervision of martial and related activities at Society events
- Overseeing the manner and conduct of duties of all marshals throughout the Society
- Working to promote and improve the safety of the Society’s martial activities
- Working with the Minister of Arts and Sciences to encourage research in armor, weapons, and the practice of historical martial arts
Day-to-day work of the position entails administering the marshallate activities of the Society and coordinating the activities of the Kingdom Earl Marshals, and of all Deputy Society Marshals for the individual disciplines. Reports are required to be filed quarterly to the Board summarizing the martial activities of the Society. The Society Marshal is also responsible for maintaining communications with the Kingdom Earl Marshals. These activities specifically include:
- Warranting (with the Crown) Earl Marshals for twenty kingdoms
- Warranting (with the Board) Deputy Society Marshals for Armored, Rapier, and Youth Combat, Combat Archery, Siege Weapons, Equestrian, Rebated Steel, and Target Archery and Thrown Weapons, and other deputies as needed
- Supporting the Earl Marshals when they have questions, and advising them as necessary
- Resolving disputes among marshals, and between marshals and the Crown
- Serving as the point of appeal for sanctions applied by the Earl Marshals
- Encouraging the expansion of martial activities in the Society by the wise revision of the marshallate’s documents and by conducting experiments with new materials and activities
The successful candidate must be well versed in administrative techniques, problem solving, and interpersonal communications. The successful candidate will possess:
- Knowledge of marshallate policy, rules, and procedures
- Knowledge of the traditions of the Society
- Extensive negotiation skills and experience in resolving differences
- The ability to set aside all preferences and biases for the betterment of all
- Patience in the face of emotion, advocacy and provocation
- Expertise in the use of modern communications media, messaging, e-mail and telephone
- The ability and availability to travel as necessary
Interested applicants should send a letter of interest, together with modern and SCA qualifications, hardcopy to:
Louise Du Cray, P.O. Box 611928 San Jose, CA 95161
with courtesy copies to [email protected].
The deadline for applications is June 15, 2023 and is open to members of SCA Inc and all affiliates
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