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Wexler Oral History Project Assistant

The Yiddish Book Center seeks a motivated and experienced full-time Project Assistant to provide administrative and communications support for the ongoing collection and curation efforts of its Wexler Oral History Project.

Program Description: Since 2010, the Yiddish Book Center’s Wexler Oral History Project has recorded more than 1,200 in-depth video interviews that provide a deeper understanding of the Jewish experience and the legacy and changing nature of Yiddish language and culture. The interviews in our growing collection are conducted in English, Yiddish, and other languages with narrators of all ages from a variety of backgrounds and are made publicly accessible on the Yiddish Book Center’s website.

Position Description: The Wexler Oral History Project’s Assistant provides essential support for the maintenance and growth of the Yiddish Book Center’s collection of in-depth video oral history interviews through:

  • Fielding inquiries from the public about the work of the Project
  • Coordination of oral history interviews—remote, on-site, and fieldwork
  • Curating content from oral history collection for website, social media, and other communications
  • Maintaining databases and files
  • Assist with project outreach
  • Administrative support to Project Director and staff
  • Other tasks as assigned

Required Qualifications:

  • Commitment to program mission
  • Excellent written and oral communication and organizational skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Ability to update and maintain integrated tracking system for a complex workflow and expansive project
  • Ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team
  • Flexibility and ability to adapt to a growing project
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, Google apps, and social media platforms

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Familiarity with modern Jewish history and culture
  • Familiarity with social media planning and posting
  • Familiarity with Yiddish language
  • Experience with archives or data systems
  • Experience copyediting
  • BA or equivalent

Note: This position is on-site in Amherst, MA, with flexibility for hybrid and some work from home to be negotiated with supervisor.

Salary: $38-42,000 depending on experience.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: The position requires working at a desk and using a computer for prolonged periods of time. The position also requires standing, walking, bending, climbing, and reaching. Work will usually be performed in an office environment and museum spaces.

The Yiddish Book Center offers a generous benefits package:

  • 403 (b) Retirement Plan
  • Health Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off

Application Instructions: Send cover letter and resume to: [email protected].

Assistant Video Editor for the Wexler Oral History Project

The Yiddish Book Center’s Wexler Oral History Project seeks an experienced and committed full-time Assistant Video Editor to provide on-site technical support for the ongoing processing of the Wexler Oral History Project’s rapidly expanding digital collection of one- to two-hour in-depth oral history interviews about Yiddish language and culture.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Processing, editing, and uploading video oral history interviews
  • Managing on-site and off-site storage and back-ups of large and expanding digital video archive to ensure long-term preservation and access
  • Overseeing work of post-production staff and contractors processing oral history videos
  • Supporting content curation for web, email, and social media with editing and graphics
  • Videography and technical support for recording of on-site oral history interviews
  • Videography and editing for Yiddish Book Center’s communications and programs, as assigned
  • Coordinating day-to-day priorities within post-production and archival processes, in conjunction with Project’s long-term goals as defined by Project Director

Required Qualifications:

  • Minimum three years of video editing experience
  • Excellent written and oral communication and organizational skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to multitask
  • Proficiency in Premiere Pro
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, GoogleDrive, and electronic communications
  • Experience working in Mac environment
  • Ability to update and maintain integrated tracking system for a complex workflow and expansive project
  • Ability to work independently, with low-level supervision
  • Curiosity about secular Jewish culture and Yiddish
  • Commitment to Project mission

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Previous work experience with digital collections or archives
  • Film production experience
  • Social media content creation and management experience
  • Supervisory experience
  • Familiarity with Yiddish, Jewish history and culture
  • Proficiency in any of the following software programs employed by the Project: AfterAffects, FileMaker Pro, Illustrator, PhotoShop, Media Encoder, Compressor, Handbrake, Final Cut Pro 7, DVD Studio Pro, ProTools, Avid, Drobo Dashboard, Carbon Copy Cloner, BagIt, DiskTracker, TeamViewer, Amazon Glacier, MPEG Streamclip

Salary: $40-50,000 depending on experience

Physical Demands and Work Environment: The position requires working at a desk and using a computer for prolonged periods of time. The position also requires standing, walking, bending, climbing, and reaching. Work will usually be performed in an office environment and museum spaces.

The Yiddish Book Center offers a generous benefits package:

  • 403 (b) Retirement Plan
  • Health Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off

Application Instructions: Email a cover letter and resume to Christa Whitney at [email protected].

The Yiddish Book Center is an equal opportunity employer.