Job Title: Coordinator, Archive
Department: Recording & Archive
Division: Program
Location: Brooklyn, New York
Reports to: Manager, Recording & Archive
Status: Full-time, Regular, Exempt
Position Overview
The Archive Coordinator is a critical member of the Recording & Archive Department, which is responsible for overseeing the technical aspects of StoryCorps’ recording process and for assuring the integrity and accessibility of StoryCorps’ Archive. The Archive Coordinator works directly with the Community Outreach department to deliver materials to community partners, and plays a role in the development of new community partnerships. The Archive Coordinator also assists in the supervision of Recording & Archive interns and volunteers.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
* Coordinate formation of community archive partnerships with organizations across the country; carry out assembly and delivery of materials
* In collaboration with Recording & Archive Department, development and document procedures and best practices for recording and archiving StoryCorps interviews
* Work closely with Archive team on the implementation of a comprehensive content management system to store and disseminate StoryCorps interviews
* Assist in the training of new staff on archival processes, data entry, audio recording and photography
* Organize and perform quality assurance checks on the StoryCorps Archive, including all physical and digital interview materials and electronic databases
* Assist in the supervision of Recording & Archive interns and volunteers
* Perform other duties to support the Recording & Archive department, as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, & Qualifications
Required
* Master’s degree in Library and Information Studies or Archival Studies, or equivalent relevant work experience
* Experience working in Mac OS platform, as well as proficiency in FileMaker Pro and Microsoft Office Suite
* 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 collaboratively, in a team-based environment
* Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
* Belief and interest in the mission of StoryCorps.
Preferred
* Fluency in written and spoken Spanish (strongly preferred)
* Experience working in digital media archives (strongly preferred)
* Familiarity with digital audio and photography techniques
* Experience conducting outreach into underserved communities
To apply, please send cover letter and resume to employment@storycorps.organd include your last name and “Coordinator, Archive” 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. The deadline for applications is December 31, 2010. No calls please.
