Oral History Field Fellowship Application

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 Project recruits oral history field fellows to interview narrators of all ages and from a variety of backgrounds. The interviews of our growing collection are conducted in English, Yiddish, and other languages in which our field fellows have expertise. Virtual and in-person video interviews are recorded across the United States and around the world. We are looking for field fellows that can help expand and diversify our collection through their personal and professional connections. To get a sense of the work, browse the full interviews and excerpts in our digital collection.

General Application Information:

Our online form now allows you to save a draft of your application. Click the “save draft” button at the bottom of the page, enter your email, and you’ll be sent a personalized link to return to your draft at any time.

If you are accepted for this position, you must commit to the training. If you successfully pass the evaluation at the end of the training, you are agreeing to conduct a minimum of five interviews for one year with the potential of renewal. This position pays $300 per interview completed.