Two-Spirit Oral History Project Manager, Library

*This is a term position from August 29, 2022 - November 18, 2022*

Responsibilities:

• Manage the recording, transcription, and syncing of oral history interviews with local Two-Spirit Elders and Knowledge-Keepers.
• Identify potential interviewees.
• Recruit, supervise and direct oral history interviewers.
• Conduct and record interviews.
• Collect, organize, and maintain recordings and collection documentation (consent forms, copyright agreements, metadata spreadsheets) from all interviewers.
• Create interview transcripts, indexes and summaries.
• Collect any accompanying documentation such as photographs and negotiate transfer to the Archives.
• Catalogue project and interview data.
• Coordinate and consult with relevant stakeholders including members of the Two-Spirit Archives Advisory Council, interviewers, interviewees, and Oral History Centre/Archives staff.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in History, Archival Studies, or Indigenous Studies, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Experience in the use of a variety of word-processing, database, and spreadsheet applications.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate.
• Knowledge of oral history and/or archives methods and best practices is preferred.
• Knowledge of Indigenous story-telling and oral tradition and culture is preferred.
• Project management experience is preferred.
• Experience working in a research environment is preferred.
• Experience with Oral History Metadata Synchronizer (OHMS) software is an asset.
• Experience with Access to Memory (AtoM) database is an asset.
• Valid driver’s license is an asset.
  
  

An equivalent combination of education, experience, skills, knowledge and abilities may be considered.

Condition(s) of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
   

Note: The work described in this posting will be conducted in-person.

The University of Winnipeg has a Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy that requires all those coming to designated indoor campus spaces to provide proof they are fully vaccinated.  The Policy has been suspended effective May 2, 2022.  However, prospective employees should know that the Policy may be reinstated in the future based on changing public health circumstances.

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