
01/04/2023
Position Available
Apply By January 15, 2023
Title of Position: African American History Collection Organizer and Coordinator
Purpose: The primary objectives of this position are to develop summaries of oral histories of some of the AAEAHP Hall of Fame inductees and Civil Rights Icons. These summaries and sample modules of lessons related to African American History will be developed to be placed on the Internet and digital interactive wall.
African American Education Archives and History Program
Digital Interactive Wall Project
Title of Position: African American History Collection Organizer and Coordinator
• This individual will be responsible for organizing and preparing summaries of the oral history interviews and other materials of African American educators and Civil Rights icons to be accessible to the public online and on the digital interactive wall.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required. Master’s Degree preferred but not required. Valid Texas Teacher Certification. Minimum of five (5) years of teaching or museum education related experience. Early Childhood experience preferred.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Demonstrated writing skills related to curriculum development
• Ability to successfully complete specific tasks based on identified timelines
• Be available to work as a contract employee (self-employed) to complete the responsibilities required for grant from Humanities Texas
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills in the areas of curriculum development as required
• Knowledgeable of Early Childhood/ State Curriculum (TEKS)
• Experience using the Microsoft Office Suite to prepare documents, presentations, and program resources
• Experience using video and audio recordings for transcriptions
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Follow work plan developed collaboratively with the grant committee
• Listen/view recorded information and prepare for uploading into the electronic wall display for children and adults
• Use recorded and other information to create curriculum materials for children, teachers, and families (selected honorees from each “class”)
• Identify and develop sample curriculum materials (from museum resources) to enhance the museum experience of young children. These can be print and online materials.
• Maintain task/work log for review by committee and prepare progress reports as required to Humanities Texas and AAEAHP
REPORTING
• Work with the Grants Implementation Committee for the Archives and History Program as direct supervisors
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
• Enter data into a computer and operate standard office equipment
SALARY
• Will be negotiated based on job tasks
LETTERS OF INTEREST & RESUMES
Mail to: AAEAHP Grants Implementation Committee, Ms. Wanda Smith, 4507 Kushla, Dallas, TX 75216.
DEADLINE TO APPLY: January 15, 2023
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