Description
ULS AW Outreach and Engagement Coordinator
Archives and Special Collections - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26000373)
The coordinator will plan and manage outreach activities to local area high school teachers to promote the resources held in the August Wilson Archive which is curated by Archives & Special Collections within the University of Pittsburgh Library System. This work will primarily entail informing teachers about the award program, helping them to apply for a paid summer research visit to create personalized lesson plans, and subsequently managing those research visits and payment. The job also entails promoting to area high school teachers the Becoming August Wilson documentary film produced by the library system to use in classrooms with curricular prompts.
Other work may include coordinating tours and visitations, developing programming that highlights the August Wilson Archive, and participating in the A&SC exhibitions program. This position will require evening/weekend hours based on the nature of events. Position is part-time for one year.
This is a one-year position with the possibility of renewal contingent upon funding.
Hours of work are flexible throughout the week depending on events, which may include occasional weekend hours. Hours worked will not exceed 18.75 hours/week.
The tasks and responsibilities for the August Wilson Outreach and Engagement Coordinator must be performed on-site and in person, although frequent visits to secondary schools will be necessary.
Job Summary
Develops, implements, administers, and participates in a program or outreach program. Coordinates networking and informational meetings for staff as well as events and event logistics. Assists in managing departmental budgets and builds community partnerships.
Essential Functions
The AWOEC is responsible for promoting the use of the August Wilson Archive to local area high school students and their teachers. The position will be actively engaged in outreach to scholars and researchers to draw attention to the use of the August Wilson Archive, including the Pitt community and beyond. The AWOEC will serve as the primary professional point of contact for usage of the August Wilson Archive, including collaborating with teaching faculty to integrate the collection into curricular activities.
Physical Effort
Incumbent must be able to stand for extended periods of time; frequently bend, crouch, and stoop; lift a minimum of 30 pounds; and unpack, shelve, and shift large quantities of books and archival boxes with or without reasonable accommodations. Incumbent must be able to push a flat-bed truck or mail room bin containing boxes filled with boxes or archival material with or without reasonable accommodations.
Assignment Category: Part-time regular
Job Classification: Staff.Outreach Program Manager
Job Family: Community & Government
Job Sub Family: Community Outreach Program
Campus: Pittsburgh
Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree
Minimum Years of Experience Required: 3
Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.
Additional details about Required Licensure/Certification: Degree or equivalent combination of experience and education. Demonstrated knowledge of August Wilson and his career as a playwright. Successful experience coordinating public programming and engaging with high school students and educators. Strong computer skills including experience with PC platform. Strong organizational and project management skills. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Outgoing personality who likes to meet and engage with new people.
Work Schedule: Hours of work are flexible throughout the week depending on events, which may include occasional weekend hours. Hours worked will not exceed 18.75 hours/week.
Work Arrangement: On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.
Hiring Range: $25.00 to $33.00 per hour
Relocation_Offered: No
Visa Sponsorship Provided: No
Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
Child Protection Clearances: The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.
Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter
Optional Documents: Not Applicable
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