Oral History Coordinator – LGBTQIA+ Oral History Project at CUNY Lehman College

Job Title: Oral History Coordinator – LGBTQIA+ Oral History Project

Location: The Bronx, NY

Salary: Compensation: $4,500; $47.42 per hour

GENERAL DUTIES
Completes non-teaching projects or complex work in support of a Campus or University administrative or academic department. This work is generally of a temporary nature and requires specialized experience or expertise.

CONTRACT TITLE
Non-Teaching Adjunct

FLSA
Non-exempt

CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION
The Division of Student Affairs assists students with social, personal, and emotional development with the goal of encouraging intellectual and ethical growth through programs, initiatives, clubs, leadership activities, and various community events. The Division has five subgroups: 1) Student Transitions and Retention 2) Student Health, Wellness, and Inclusion 3) Leadership and Engagement 4) Career Exploration and Professional Development 5) Varsity Athletics, Intramurals, and the APEX, where the 13 departments within the division reside.

Project Overview: The LGBTQIA+ Oral History Project is committed to documenting and preserving the experiences of LGBTQIA+ individuals in the Bronx. Led by History Professor Benjamin Holtzman and English Lecturer Matthew Frye-Castillo for FY25, this project aims to create a comprehensive archive through interviews and visual storytelling.

Position Summary: Lehman College is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Oral History Coordinator to support the LGBTQIA+ Oral History Project for Spring 2025. The coordinator will be responsible for building a database of future interviews, answering queries related to the project, and planning future exhibition opportunities for the first oral history mini-documentary. The coordinator will also complete additional tasks as assigned by the Project Director.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain a database of interview subjects for future oral histories
  • Respond to queries and provide information about the project to interested parties
  • Collaborate in planning exhibition opportunities for the mini-documentary
  • Manage promotional efforts, software usage, and miscellaneous supplies for the project
  • Perform other duties as requested by the Project Director

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree required.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Experience with oral history or archival projects is preferred
  • Demonstrable success with A/V technology, basic graphic design, and social media promotion through YouTube, TikTok, and/or Facebook
  • Interest in LGBTQIA+ history and culture
  • Proactiveness in setting and managing multiple deadlines

COMPENSATION

  • Compensation: $4,500; $47.42 per hour
  • Additional budget for supplies, promotions, and software: $500

BENEFITS
CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.

HOW TO APPLY
Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select “Apply Now” and provide the requested information.

Submit a resume, brief cover letter, and contact information for two references to matthew.fryecastillo@lehman.cuny.edu

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CLOSING DATE
December 26, 2024

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.