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Dr. Wosh:

StoryCorps is currently recruiting a Historias Archive Coordinator. Please share the following job description with your contacts.

Thank you,

Human Resources

StoryCorps

Historias Archive Coordinator, StoryCorps
Department: Recording and Archive
Reports to: Manager, Recording and Archive
Status: Full-time Temporary, Exempt

Position Overview

The Historias Archive Coordinator will assist in the archiving of interview materials collected through StoryCorps’ Historias Initiative, an initiative to record the diverse stories and life experiences of Latinos across the United States. Key responsibilities of the Historias Archive Coordinator will include overseeing the processing of Spanish language interviews, ensuring that appropriate metadata in both English and Spanish is captured, and serving as a liaison between the Recording and Archive Department and the Historias Initiative team.

The Historias Archive Coordinator reports to the Manager, Recording and Archive, and will assist in the supervision of Recording & Archive interns (2 – 3) and volunteers (varies). This is a full-time, temporary position, with a projected start date of November 1, 2009 and a projected end date of August 31, 2010.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Coordinate formation of community archive partnerships with organizations across the country; carryout assembly and delivery of materials
Perform quality assurance checks on Spanish language archive materials
Work closely with the Archive team on other projects, including the development of a new archive database and other general department tasks
Assist with translation of interview materials and organizational forms
Support the collection of Historias Initiative StoryKit interviews through preparation of recording equipment and processing of interview materials
Assist in the supervision of Recording & Archive interns and volunteers
Knowledge, Skills, & Qualifications

Bilingual (English/Spanish) – required
Previous experience working with digital media archives required
MLIS degree preferred
Experience working with sound recording equipment and digital audio a plus
Experience working on Mac OS and proficiency in FileMaker Pro, Microsoft Word, and Excel is required
Demonstrated ability to function exceptionally in a rapidly growing and fast-paced work environment, and deal effectively with numerous simultaneous requirements
Ability to work independently as well as part of team
To apply, please send cover letter and resume to employment@storycorps.org and include your last name and “Historias Archive Coordinator” in the subject line. Include both documents as attachments entitled “YourNameLetter” and “YourNameResume.” In your cover letter, please tell us how you found out about this opportunity and whether you have applied for a position at StoryCorps in the past. No calls please.

Historias Archive Coordinator, StoryCorps
Department: Recording and Archive
Reports to: Manager, Recording and Archive
Status: Full-time Temporary, Exempt

Position Overview

The Historias Archive Coordinator will assist in the archiving of interview materials collected through StoryCorps’ Historias Initiative, an initiative to record the diverse stories and life experiences of Latinos across the United States. Key responsibilities of the Historias Archive Coordinator will include overseeing the processing of Spanish language interviews, ensuring that appropriate metadata in both English and Spanish is captured, and serving as a liaison between the Recording and Archive Department and the Historias Initiative team.

The Historias Archive Coordinator reports to the Manager, Recording and Archive, and will assist in the supervision of Recording & Archive interns (2 – 3) and volunteers (varies). This is a full-time, temporary position, with a projected start date of November 1, 2009 and a projected end date of August 31, 2010.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Coordinate formation of community archive partnerships with organizations across the country; carryout assembly and delivery of materials
Perform quality assurance checks on Spanish language archive materials
Work closely with the Archive team on other projects, including the development of a new archive database and other general department tasks
Assist with translation of interview materials and organizational forms
Support the collection of Historias Initiative StoryKit interviews through preparation of recording equipment and processing of interview materials
Assist in the supervision of Recording & Archive interns and volunteers
Knowledge, Skills, & Qualifications

Bilingual (English/Spanish) with strong Spanish writing skills – required
Previous experience working with digital media archives required
MLIS degree preferred
Experience working with sound recording equipment and digital audio a plus
Experience working on Mac OS and proficiency in FileMaker Pro, Microsoft Word, and Excel is required
Demonstrated ability to function exceptionally in a rapidly growing and fast-paced work environment, and deal effectively with numerous simultaneous requirements
Ability to work independently as well as part of team
To apply, please send cover letter and resume to employment@storycorps.org and include your last name and “Historias Archive Coordinator” in the subject line. Include both documents as attachments entitled “YourNameLetter” and “YourNameResume.” In your cover letter, please tell us how you found out about this opportunity and whether you have applied for a position at StoryCorps in the past. No calls please.

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HR Coordinator
acreer@storycorps.org
(646) 723-7020 ex. 25

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Peter J. Wosh
Director, Archives/Public History Program
History Department
New York University
53 Washington Square South
New York NY 10012
Phone: (212) 998-8601
Fax: (212) 995-4017
http://history.fas.nyu.edu/object/history.gradprog.archivespublichistory.html

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Fraunces Tavern® Museum
Visitor Services Assistant Job Description

Objective: To assist Museum Staff in ticket sales and visitor management during the Magna Carta and the Foundations of Freedom exhibition at Fraunces Tavern® Museum.
Position Description: Responsible for the daily operations of visitor welcome area, including greeting the public, managing advance ticket sales check-in, conducting day-of ticket sales, observing Museum security cameras, and general maintenance of visitor welcome area. Provide administrative support for Museum staff including data entry of admissions.
Reports To: Director of Education
Status: Part-time, temporary; weekend availability required.

Essential Responsibilities and Skills:
1. Greet Museum visitors in a friendly manner and offer assistance to visitors when needed.
2. Operate day-of admissions and advance sales check-in. This includes handling cash, processing credit card payments, and providing receipts of transactions when requested.
3. Consistent communication with Museum staff and exhibit guards via phone and walkie-talkies in regards to visitor flow as monitored by security cameras.
4. Maintain organized and attractive visitor welcome area.
5. General familiarity with exhibit design and information.
6. Other duties as assigned.
Expectations:
1. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
2. Previous cash handling and customer service experience required.
3. Strong familiarity with computers and internet use required.
4. Able to work with a team; is enthusiastic, dependable and flexible.
5. Enjoys interacting with the public and communicates effectively with the public.
6. Able to react quickly to solve problems or contact a staff person, as appropriate.
Training: Trains with Education Director directly to become familiar with computer system, visitor operations, and exhibit design.

Peter J. Wosh
Director, Archives/Public History Program
History Department
New York University
53 Washington Square South
New York NY 10012
Phone: (212) 998-8601
Fax: (212) 995-4017
http://history.fas.nyu.edu/object/history.gradprog.archivespublichistory.html

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JOB OPENING

TAMIMENT LIBRARY/WAGNER LABOR ARCHIVES

Position Title: ARCHIVAL ASSISTANT

Salary: $14.00/hr

Number of positions available: 1

Hours: Beginning around September 15, 2009; 12-20 hours per week.

Description of Responsibilities: The Tamiment Library/Wagner Labor
Archives, is seeking a graduate student to work part-time processing
the photograph morgue of the Daily Worker and its successor the
People’s Daily World, the official newspapers of the Communist Party,
USA. Under supervision of the Project Archivist, the student will
assist in a variety of tasks, including arranging, describing,
rehousing and reformatting historical primary source visual materials.

Skills Required: Strong organizational skills and attention to
detail, and the ability to work efficiently, intelligently, and
responsibly. Familiarity with the Archivists’ Toolkit, EAD and DACS
is strongly preferred.

Interested candidates should email a resume to:
Hillel Arnold (Project Archivist): hillel.arnold@nyu.edu // 212-998-2539

Peter J. Wosh
Director, Archives/Public History Program
History Department
New York University
53 Washington Square South
New York NY 10012
Phone: (212) 998-8601
Fax: (212) 995-4017
http://history.fas.nyu.edu/object/history.gradprog.archivespublichistory.html

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JOB OPENINGS

TAMIMENT LIBRARY/WAGNER LABOR ARCHIVES

Position Title: ARCHIVAL ASSISTANT

Salary: $13.00/hr

Number of positions available: 1

Hours: Beginning around September 15, 2009; 12‑20 hours per week.

Description of Responsibilities: The Tamiment Library/Wagner Labor Archives, located in Bobst Library, is seeking a graduate student to work part‑time. The student will assist archivists in a variety of tasks, including organizing and processing historical primary source materials (paper documents as well as photographs and graphic materials) and assisting researchers; work also includes filing, photocopying, and word processing. The Tamiment Library/Wagner Labor Archives is a special collection in Bobst Library devoted to trade-union history and the history of radical political movements in the United States.

Skills Required: Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently, intelligently, and responsibly. Experience with primary source library research is desirable. Ability to lift heavy boxes and interest in U.S. history (radical, labor, women’s or ethnic history in particular) is essential.

Comments: This is an excellent opportunity for a student interested in history to gain experience in a history-related profession and in a pleasant collegial atmosphere. It also offers a chance to learn more about the history of labor and radical movements by immersion in primary sources. While much of the work is routine and clerical in nature, the materials and subject matter are of great interest. The student will learn and gain familiarity with the principles and practice of archival processing, arrangement and description. Over time, the archival assistant will be called upon to exercise more independent judgment regarding these tasks.

Contact Information: Interested candidates should email, fax, or hand-deliver a resume to:

Peter Filardo (Tamiment Archivist): pmf1@nyu.edu // 212-998-2639 // fax 212-995-4225.

Tamiment Library / 70 Washington Square South / New York, NY 10012.

The Tamiment Library is a special collection located on the 10th floor of Bobst Library.

Only finalists will be contacted. No phone calls please.

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Peter J. Wosh
Director, Archives/Public History Program
History Department
New York University
53 Washington Square South
New York NY 10012
Phone: (212) 998-8601
Fax: (212) 995-4017
http://history.fas.nyu.edu/object/history.gradprog.archivespublichistory.html

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Graduate Assistant, Fales Library & Special Collections

The Fales Library & Special Collections seeks highly motivated graduate students to assist in the day-to-day operations of the library. Fales student staff receive extensive training in the handling and description of books, archives and manuscripts, and multimedia materials. The experience gained at the Fales Library will benefit you in advanced graduate studies and academic research, and present career options in the humanities. Preference will be given to candidates with knowledge of cultural and literary studies; gender/performance studies; history; contemporary visual arts; or archival or library practice.

The Fales Library, comprising nearly 200,000 volumes and over 7,000 linear feet of archives and manuscripts, houses both the Fales Collection of rare books and manuscripts in English and American literature and the general special collections from the NYU Libraries. The bulk of the collection documents the history of the novel in English, particularly the British novel of the 19th century. Other strengths include the Downtown Collection which documents the downtown New York art and literary scenes from 1975 to the present, and the Food and Cookery Collection which documents the evolution of 20th century American cuisine and food practices, with a particular focus on the food habits and activities of New York City. The Fales Library preserves manuscripts and original editions of books that are rare or important not only because of their texts, but also because of their value as artifacts.

To learn more about the collections, please consult our web site:
http://www.nyu.edu/library/bobst/research/fales/

Job responsibilities:

Assisting patrons with library catalogues and finding aids. Monitoring the reading room and enforcing library policies and procedures in a secure environment. Paging, shelving, and processing rare books. Packing, sorting and processing donations of books and manuscript materials. Assisting with the processing of archival materials. Assisting Fales librarians and archivists with exhibitions, event planning, and special research projects. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

NYU Graduate students only. Applicants must be registered for a minimum of 3 credits to be eligible for employment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a commitment to public service required. Applicants should demonstrate ability to follow detailed instructions regarding the handling and care of rare and fragile materials. Ability to work comfortably in a complex, dynamic work environment. Knowledge of basic word processing and database programs in a PC environment required.

Hours and Salary:

Fall/Spring Semesters: 20 hours/week, $13/hour Summer: 35 hours/week, $13/hour

The Fales Library is open from 10 AM to 6 PM Monday through Thursday, and 9 AM to 5 PM on Fridays. Summer Hours: Mon – Fri 10AM to 6PM

To Apply:

Submit a resume and cover letter to fales.library@nyu.edu. Your cover letter should include your anticipated graduation date; contact information for three references; and confirmation that you are registered for at least 3 credits.

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Lisa Darms
Senior Archivist
The Fales Library and Special Collections
lisadee@nyu.edu
212.998.2521

Peter J. Wosh
Director, Archives/Public History Program
History Department
New York University
53 Washington Square South
New York NY 10012
Phone: (212) 998-8601
Fax: (212) 995-4017
http://history.fas.nyu.edu/object/history.gradprog.archivespublichistory.html

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