Job Description
The HistoryMakers seeks applications for a Records Manager/FileMaker Pro database specialist. The HistoryMakers, a national (501 ) ( c) (3) not for profit video oral history archive headquartered in Chicago, Illinois (http://www.thehistorymakers.com). This organization is experiencing tremendous growth and seeks to move to the next stage. The Records Manager/FileMaker Pro Database specialist will be responsible for the maintenance and growth of five FileMaker Pro databases; digital and paper records associated with The HistoryMakers oral history interviews and events; the security and preservation of digital video files on LTO drives and other servers; and maintenance and growth of all records associated with The HistoryMakers interviews, events and office procedures.
The records manager will:
- Work with five FileMaker Pro databases built for various aspects of the organization;
- Handle the flow of data for interviews, events and assets in FileMaker Pro;
- Organize, digitize and preserve all records for interviews and events;
- Perform audits and quality control over all video assets added to the collections;
- Work on continued development, maintenance, and administration of FileMaker Pro databases;
- Review and improve records management systems as they pertain to digital records, database records, paper records and digital video files;
- Manage and proofread the data entry of other employees;
- Ensure that all datasets are being properly recorded and standardized and clean data when necessary;
- Produce reports and create new reports when necessary;
- Research new software and technology for use by research and administrative staff;
- Work in partnership with staff on an ongoing basis to improve and maintain existing functionality in databases and workflows;
- Work with Drupal-based website to ensure that all appropriate data is being uploaded.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have a graduate degree in information technology, library science with a concentration in archival management, or other related field. In addition the ideal candidate will have extensive experience with data flow operations and records management.
Salary and Benefits
Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
The HistoryMakers is a growing and dynamic 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to creating an unprecedented national video oral history archival institution recording the stories of both well-known and unsung African American HistoryMakers. The goal is to record at least 5,000 oral history interviews and to expose this material to the public through strategic media, technology, academic and community partnerships. For a look at our current projects visit www.thehistorymakers.com. http://www.thehistorymakers.com/education http://vimeo.com/inforvideoteam/review/91634451/fee5c6a148 Password: review1234
HR Info
info@thehistorymakers.com
Please send resumes to:
The HistoryMakers
1900 S. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60616
info@thehistorymakers.com