The HistoryMakers seeks to hire a full time Researcher/Writer to complete in-depth research for its video oral history interviews in STEM and other fields (law, art, music, etc.). The researcher/writer will be responsible for:
• Conducting background research on outstanding African Americans to locate their contact information and biographical information prior to interviews using periodicals, the Internet, online resources
• Researching and writing biographies, glossary terms and timeline items for The HistoryMakers website.
• Conducting donor research to expand our funding base; may participate in compiling and organizing information for use in writing grant proposals
• Evaluating interviews consistent with The HistoryMakers standards
Candidates must be strong researchers, writers and adept at proofreading. Also, they must be extremely organized and able to multi-task. Prior experience with detailed paper file and desktop management is a plus as well as prior experience with a start up and the desire to work in a non-profit environment.
The HistoryMakers is a growing and dynamic 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to creating an unprecedented national video oral history archival institution recording the stories of both well known and unsung African American HistoryMakers. The goal is to record at least 5,000 oral history interviews and to expose this material to the public through strategic media, technology, academic and community partnerships. For a look at our current projects visit www.thehistorymakers.com. http:www.thehistorymakers.com/education http://vimeo.com/inforvideoteam/review/91634451/fee5c6a148 Password: review1234
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