Job Posting 2019-02-19

Dorchester Historical Society, 195 Boston Street, Dorchester, MA  02125

Job Description

Researcher/Writer Veterans Project Phase 1

This is a grant-funded, temporary position. A minimum of 10-15 hours of work per week is required. Payment will be based upon number of deliverables produced. Work must be completed by Nov. 15, 2019.

DUTIES:

Under the guidance of the Collections Committee of the Dorchester Historical Society, the Coordinator will be the main genealogical researcher and biographical writer for the Veterans Project.

  • Research and compile genealogical data for a predetermined list of Dorchester residents who have served in the armed forces
  • Use genealogical data (online resources, onsite resources)and documentary evidence, to write a high-quality, short biographical narrative of each Dorchester service member
  • Use proper citation methods to document the source of information used in producing biographies
  • Submit biography drafts to Collections Committee for review and online publication
  • Report periodically on progress of the project, including metric data

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Minimum education required: Bachelor’s degree in history or related field. Graduate students currently pursuing degrees in public history are strongly preferred.
  • Keen interest and experience in performing historical/genealogical research
  • Strong research and writing skills
  • Strong organizational skills, including the ability to independently manage project timelines and tasks
  • Familiarity with genealogical research tools such as Family Search and Ancestry.com
  • Familiarity with newspaper research
  • Proficiency in MS Office, including Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel

 

Please send cover letter and resume to:  Earl Taylor, earltaylordorchhistsoc@gmail.com. Please also include a writing sample of no more than 2 pages on a topic in history or genealogy.

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