Oral history/Story Collection and Digitization
- Program stream:
- Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations
- Job title:
- Oral history/Story Collection and Digitization
- Organization name:
- Town of Carbonear
- Job location:
- Carbonear, Newfoundland and Labrador
- Length of assignment:
- 2021-05-25 to 2021-09-03 (12 weeks)
- Hourly wage:
- $12.40
The Town of Carbonear is seeking a motivated individual to assist with our Oral Histories/Stories Collection and Digitization project. The student will work on organizing and digitizing the existing audio collection to ensure it is more accessible to the public, as well as properly preserved. The student will be responsible creating descriptions/notes from interviews for the database and uploading recordings to our Social media platforms for public access. As well, the student will be responsible for recording new audio from members of the community and region on topics that represent gaps in the exhibit material on display currently. The ideal candidate should have a passion for history and an interest in working with digital technology and media apps to share the information. This is an in- person position and requires the candidate to work at the Town office to complete the project.
Job Requirements:
• A basic understanding of archival practices and a knowledge of the proper methods for handling archival materials.
• Experience working with recording programs and production of videos/audio files for sharing and setting up databases
• Excellent organizational skills
• Experience with social media/Youtube.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to prepare written reports and complete interviews.
• Ability to work independently without supervision.
• A passion for history.
• Familiarity with the history of the Town of Carbonear and its museums is an asset.
• Valid Police background check required.
Educational requirements: High school diploma
Language requirements: English imperative.
To Apply: Please send your cover letter and resume to the Economic Development and Tourism Officer: Kerri Abbott at kerriabbott@nf.aibn.com
For all information on cultural events, tourist attractions and community information- including our Bed Night Lunch Podcast featuring interviews with local residents on a variety of topics related to heritage, cultural, and business , visit our website: www.carbonear.ca
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