RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conducting research accurately and within professional standards under the supervision of project management.
- Producing high-quality reports and white papers for both internal and external use. This may require historical research, verification of transcripts of documents against original sources, developing and writing narrative history, performing oral histories, or other tasks as assigned.
- Meeting deadlines and performing all assigned tasks according to professional and Church History Department standards.
- Engaging in outreach activities with historical organizations and agencies, including participating in collaborative work planning and consultation meetings, making presentations, preparing annotated lists of resources on Church History Department products, and conference/symposia planning.
- Planning and conducting oral history interviews.
- Working on multiple projects simultaneously and serving on internal committees and working groups. Consulting with management and team members on project management questions.
- Contributing to a collegial and professional atmosphere that incorporates the highest standards of behavior and cooperation, promoting teamwork and group purposes.
QUALIFICATIONS
PhD in history, American studies, religious studies, or related field, or a master’s degree with 3 years of experience in researching and writing in the historical field. Strong skills in archival research. Excellent writing skills and the ability to work in a public history setting to the highest academic standards. Experience in conducting oral history interviews and/or with public history projects a plus. Professional and personal integrity required to maintain the trust and confidence of professional colleagues and department leadership and to represent the department in wider scholarly and public circles.
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