Archive Scholar

Remote

Abuelas Project Semillas Scholar

$5,000 total, paid bi-monthly | 14 weeks; 15 hours a week

Spring 2025

Title: Archive Scholar

Anticipated dates of service: 14 weeks; 15 hours a week

Location: Remote

Pay rate: $5,000 total, paid bi-monthly

Position Summary:

The archive fellow will work with LHC’s Education Coordinator, the Geospatial Project Manager, and the Director of Education and Outreach to organize gathered data obtained during the creation and maintenance of the Latinx Preservation Toolkit and the Abuelas Project. The scholar will directly assist the Education Coordinator, as they build the LHC internal archive from the ground up. The scholar will be responsible or entering the metadata for the digital resources, in both Spanish and English. Additionally, the scholar will virtually attend biweekly departmental meetings, as well as weekly check-ins with the Education Coordinator via Zoom.

This position will report immediately to the Education Coordinator.

This fellowship is 3.5 months long.

Desired Skills, Knowledge, and Education:

Currently enrolled and taking classes at an accredited US graduate (Masters or PhD)
Studies and/or experience in digital humanities, history, historic preservation, public history, American studies, Indigenous Studies, Chicanx or Latinx studies or a related field
Working knowledge of history, Latinx or Chicanx history, and/or knowledge in digital archives preferred, to include writing metadata
Familiarity with/interest in the digital humanities, including methods of collecting, translating, and categorizing qualitative data.
Self-starter with excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
Comfortable reading and writing in Spanish, to include translating documents and writing metadata in both Spanish and English

Technology and Equipment Requirements:

Personal computer (no tablet)
High speed internet connection

LHC Mission: To build a movement that affirms Latinx heritage through education, conservation, and leadership development.

LHC Vision: A just world that values Latinx heritage, people, and places.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit a cover letter, resume/CV, and a short writing sample (under five pages) to info@latinoheritage.us with the subject: Abuelas Archive Fellow_[YOUR NAME] by EOD Friday, January 10, 2025.

Selection process and timeline:

Applications live: Friday, December 6, 2024
Fellowship Information Webinar: Monday, December 16, 2024, at 6 pm CT
Application Deadline: Friday, January 10, 2025
Application review begins: Week of January 17, 2025
Round 1 Interviews: Week of January 27, 2025
Round 2 Interviews: Week of February 3, 2025
Decision made: Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Fellowship begins: Monday, March 3, 2025
Fellowship concludes: Friday, June 6, 2025

We will be staying connected with applicants every step of the way, so do not worry about your application going unanswered or unseen.

Watch the recorded Fellowship Information Session here!

Latinos in Heritage Conservation (LHC) is a mission-driven organization committed to building a movement that affirms Latinx heritage through education, conservation, and leadership development. We envision a just world that values Latinx heritage, people, and places.

LHC is deeply committed to diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging both within the organization and in the communities we serve. We actively work to build a team that represents and supports diverse backgrounds and perspectives, and we foster a work environment free from discrimination or harassment.

We recognize that women and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds may hesitate to apply if they do not meet 100% of the qualifications. We strongly encourage you to apply if you believe this role aligns with your skills and experience.