Lead Oral Historian & Community Engagement

Oral History; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Special Collections access

Job summary

William & Mary Libraries' Special Collections Research Center seeks a trained oral historian to lead the oral history program at William & Mary. You will conduct oral histories, train volunteers and students, and ensure best practices and standards are followed.

You will coordinate with vendors and collaborate with colleagues across the libraries and the University to make oral histories accessible to the community and researchers worldwide.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting oral histories.
• Public engagement and project management experience.
• Ability to train volunteers and students.

Responsibilities

• Lead the oral history program at William & Mary Libraries.
• Conduct oral histories and document stories from campus and community.

Skills

Oral history

Public engagement

Project management

Volunteer training

Job description

William & Mary Libraries' Special Collections Research Center seeks a trained oral historian to lead the oral history program at William & Mary. You will conduct oral histories, train volunteers and students, and ensure best practices and standards are followed.

You will coordinate with vendors and collaborate with colleagues across the libraries and the University to make oral histories accessible to the community and researchers worldwide.