Librarian & Writer, NewKnowledge.org (NY)
About You
Do you daydream about the architecture – in
other words, information management systems – that guides rigorous work, like
social science research? Are you drawn to technical writing and would like
writing in an applied social science research setting? Do you thrive in
collaborative teams? Do you have a positive outlook and like to laugh about
quirky things? Are you excited about working with people from many backgrounds
and with different opinions? What about working alongside a few office dogs? If
the answer is YES, you might be a great Librarian & Writer at NewKnowledge!
About NewKnowledge
New Knowledge Organization Ltd. empowers
change-makers with interdisciplinary social science research. As a 501(c)(3) charitable
organization, we pursue this work to build a society where all people can live
to their greatest potential in harmony with a thriving biosphere. Through
independent research, evaluation, strategic planning, and systems design, we
explore how people learn about and are motivated to
solve society’s grand challenges. With over 30 researchers from a range of disciplines,
we explore paths to individual and community wellness, how to support a
healthy biosphere, and how media and cultural organizations contribute
to a just society. Consistent with the principles of a strong democracy, we
promote public dialogue and action through
collaboration, transparency in our process, and open access to the results of
our work.
Our website newknowledge.org provides a comprehensive overview of our
current work.
Requirements
In addition to the About You questions (above),
there are a few more things we need.
Candidates should:
• Have completed a MLIS degree or equivalent
degree in a related field;
• Have experience managing or contributing to
research databases;
• Have experience as a technical or academic
writer (experience with social science research writing is preferred); and
• Have the ability to work in our New York City
office.
Expected Responsibilities
The Librarian & Writer will split their
time between serving as NewKnowledge’s internal librarian and information
specialist, and a member of the organization’s writing team. As Librarian, this
individual will oversee tracking of a wide range of publications, including
record keeping, producing metadata, and dissemination. As a member of research
teams, the individual will use different social science databases to retrieve
scholarly articles in multidisciplinary fields, and provide general reference
support to research staff including web searches, compiling of bibliographies,
research assistance, and record compliance management. The librarian will also
contribute to and improve data management practices.
As Writer, this individual will be a member of
several project teams, collaborating with researchers, project managers, and the
communications lead to produce research-focused publications. In particular,
the Librarian & Writer will bring their expertise in the library and
information field to our library research projects with ALA, the Gates
Foundation, and more.
Location: 40 Exchange Pl. Suite 1403 New York, NY 10005
To apply: Submit the following to Laura Tietjen, jobs@newknowledge.org:
• Résumé
• Cover letter
• One writing sample
