Vacancy for Program Officer for Sustainable Digital Infrastructures at Educopia Institute

Digital Preservation Coalition; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in digital preservation is seeking a Program Officer for Sustainable Digital Infrastructures to enhance research, consulting, and community development efforts. The ideal candidate will manage various projects with a focus on digital sustainability, demonstrating skills in collaboration and effective communication. This remote position values empathy, a commitment to equity, and a passion for community engagement.

Qualifications

• Self-directed with managing diverse priorities.
• Experience in community development and consultation.
• Strong commitment to racial equity and social justice.

Responsibilities

• Support research and community cultivation for digital infrastructures.
• Lead multi-organizational research projects.
• Provide expert consultation for digital curation efforts.

Skills

Project Management

Data-informed Decision Making

Collaboration

Communication

Community Cultivation

Job description

Vacancy for Program Officer for Sustainable Digital Infrastructures at Educopia Institute

Date: 6 September 2023

Location: Remote

Salary: $65,000 – 70,000

Employment Type: Full-Time

The Program Officer for Sustainable Digital Infrastructures will support Educopia’s research, consulting, and community cultivation efforts related to sustainable digital infrastructures. Responsibilities include capacity building and community development for the MetaArchive Cooperative, leading multi-organizational research projects focused on digital sustainability and infrastructure challenges, and providing expert consultation for digital curation efforts such as program evaluation, collections surveys, policy development, systems & interoperability mapping, and sustainability planning.

The ideal candidate is highly self-directed, capable of managing a diverse portfolio of priorities, and skilled in collaborative work with project teams and partners. The role requires responsible management of schedules and scope, data-informed decision-making, clear communication, commitment to anti-oppressive facilitation, and a relational understanding of infrastructure. Passion for community cultivation, collective action, knowledge management, program planning, and organizational development in the information landscape is essential. We value applicants who believe in racial equity and social justice and are committed to their personal and organizational equity journeys. Empathy and intentionality in communication are expected from all candidates.

The review of applications will begin on September 6, and the position will remain open until filled.