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The HistoryMakers · 2 days ago

Oral History Researcher

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

The HistoryMakers is seeking to hire full-time Oral History Researchers to conduct in-depth research for video oral history interviews. The role involves creating comprehensive timelines, preparing research outlines, and managing data entry and archival organization.

Non Profit

Hiring Manager

Julieanna Richardson

Responsibilities

Conducting in depth background research on various subject matters to create in depth chronological timelines that average 30+ pages outlining the contributions of African Americans to that subject category from first the first contributor to the present as well as other reference sources and compiling a list of reference materials

Conducting in depth background research on selected African Americans to locate their contact information and biographical information prior to interviews using the Internet and online resources

Preparing detailed research outlines as well as long, short biographies and short descriptions in accordance with •The HistoryMakers• guidelines

Performing data entry using •The HistoryMakers• FileMaker Pro database as well as scanning documents and organizing them in archival folders after the interview is completed

Qualification

Research skillsWriting skillsOrganizational skillsMaster's degreeAdministrative skillsProofreadingMulti-taskingData entryFile management

Required

Must work on site out of our offices in Chicago's South Loop

Background in African American, American, women and gender studies, anthropology, social history, economics, politics, STEM/medicine, the arts, business, etc

Master's degree in African American history, history, politics, women and gender studies, politics or a related degree

Strong administrative skills (type 65 wpm)

Strong organizational skills

Very strong researcher/writer skills

Adept at proofreading

Ability to multi-task

Prior experience with detailed paper file and desktop management

Ability to do focused work for long periods of time

Maturity of intent and the ability to demonstrate interest in furthering The HistoryMakers mission and growth