by Zach Miller
Quick Summary
This is a part-time, grant-funded position offering 20 hours per week through May, 2026. The position requires an understanding of community-driven archival practices. Candidates with experience with digital archives (e.g., CONTENTdm) will be preferred.
Text courtesy of East Side Freedom Library.
Join our team and support our mission to preserve marginalized histories! East Side Freedom Library is hiring a Project Assistant for its Community Digital Repository. This part-time, 20 hrs/week position offers benefits, including health, dental, and vision coverage.
As a Project Assistant, you'll collaborate with diverse communities to digitize, contextualize, and preserve archival collections. Help make local, community-driven stories accessible for future generations and promote solidarity, justice, and equity.
Key Responsibilities
- Digitizing materials & assisting community partners with archives
- Ensuring respectful, culturally informed descriptions of materials
- Gathering feedback for improved collection stewardship
- Engaging with the community and helping train partners
Requirements
- Understanding of community-driven archival practices
- Strong communication skills & commitment to social justice
- Experience with digital archives (e.g., CONTENTdm) is a plus
- Passion for learning and building community
This grant-funded role runs through May, 2026. Ideal for those interested in digital archiving and social justice.
To Apply
Email your cover letter, resume/CV, and a brief description of a time you learned a new skill to jobs@eastsidefreedomlibrary.org. The preferred deadline is February 17, 2025. The position will remain open until filled. ESFL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Join us in making local histories accessible and preserved!
