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.