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Program Coordinator, Digital Preservation Outreach and Education Network (DPOE-N)

Pratt Institute School of Information, New York, New York
Open Date: May 25, 2021

Description
Pratt Institute is seeking an organized and community-oriented Program Coordinator for the Digital Preservation Outreach and Education Network (DPOE-N). DPOE-N is a network of training resources available to cultural heritage professionals nationwide to enhance their digital preservation knowledge and skills with a significant outreach and recruitment component. DPOE was created by the Library of Congress in 2010 to provide digital preservation training across the U.S. The program transitioned to Pratt Institute and New York University’s Moving Image Archiving and Preservation program in 2018 to further develop and support it into the future.

Under the supervision of the Dean of the School of Information, the successful candidate will run the day-to-day operations of the DPOE-N program, including managing graduate assistants, participant recruitment, logistics of microfund requesting and distribution, and overseeing workshop curriculum and delivery. If you have experience working with digital preservation, can demonstrate the ability to successfully facilitate training workshops, and can process and manage microfunding efforts with accuracy, then we want to hear from you!

Key Essential Duties include the following:

Manage the recruitment of participants for microfunding support, often consulting with them on appropriate professional development opportunities for their needs/contexts
Help DPOE-N applicants prepare applications for microfunding support
Keep abreast of available digital preservation professional development opportunities which could be funded with DPOE-N Support, and collaborating with 3rd party providers of digital preservation education (e.g., the Society of American Archivists, Northeast Document Conservation Center) to further DPOE-N’s mission
Manage a small team of graduate assistants (from Pratt and NYU MIAP) to accomplish program objectives
Coordinate curriculum development and deployment of free DPOE-N hosted workshops
Participate in DPOE-N board of advisor meetings by providing updates on the project and preparing applications for board approval
Manage all program communications and promote DPOE-N Support opportunities via conferences, the DPOE-N website, social media, etc.
Work with consultant to coordinate evaluation of all DPOE-N activities

Qualifications
Education: Master’s degree in Library and Information Science or related field.

Experience: 2-years of work experience; experience working with digital preservation tools/technologies/practices.

Skills:

Knowledge of digital preservation and passion for helping novices learn about it
Excellent verbal and written communication including the ability to collaborate with internal staff, partners at outside institutions, and program participants
Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team
Superior computer skills. Experience with web-based project management and communication tools, especially Airtable, Google Workspace, Wordpress, Slack, Zoom, a plus
Ability to provide high-quality service to DPOE-N users/participants
Project management capabilities and ability to manage graduate students
Ability to speak Spanish is a plus, but not required

Compensation: This is a grand-funded position funded through June 30, 2022, and may be extended based on ability to secure additional funds. The compensation for this position is $66,101 per year and includes all Pratt Institute administrative employee benefits.

Flexibility: Remote, in-person or hybrid work options will be considered.

Application Instructions
To apply, please upload your resume and a cover letter. If you are selected for an interview, please be prepared to provide at least 5 References via our on-line reference tool system. At least 2 of your References must be, or have been, your direct managers.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Pratt Institute recognizes and values the benefits of a diverse workforce.

Apply: https://apply.interfolio.com/87881

Anthony Cocciolo | Dean, School of Information

PRATT INSTITUTE

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