THIS IS A ONE-YEAR CONTRACT ROLE
Job Summary:
We seek a dedicated and highly organised Oral History Archivist Executive to oversee the recording, transcribing, and syncing of oral history interviews with veterans and active military personnel. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in history, archival studies, or a related field and a passion for preserving the stories and experiences of military members.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the recording, transcribing, and syncing of oral history interviews with veterans and active military personnel.
- Identify potential interviewees within the military community.
- Recruit, supervise, and direct oral history interviewers.
- Conduct and record interviews with military personnel.
- Collect, organise, 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
- Ensure all recordings and documentation meet the organisation's security and confidentiality standards.
- Collaborate with military historians, archivists, and other relevant personnel to enhance the project's impact.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in History, Archival Studies, Military Studies, a related field, 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, both written and verbal.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Knowledge of oral history and/or archives methods and best practices is preferred.
- Understanding military culture and the unique challenges military personnel face is preferred.
- Project management experience is preferred.
- Experience working in a research environment is preferred.
