What are the responsibilities and job description for the "Finding the Ancestors" Oral History Intern position at University of North Carolina Charlotte?
"Finding the Ancestors" Oral History Intern
Applicant Documents
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*Temporary staff employees are ineligible to receive benefits (leave, health coverage, State service credit, etc.). They are, however, covered by Worker's Compensation provisions.
However, any non-permanent employee hired to work 30 or more hours per week for three months or more (cumulative of all positions, and not designated as variable hour worker), must be offered the chance to enroll in the High Deductible Health Plan, within 30 days of their eligibility. Any non-permanent employee hired to work less than 30 hours per week (cumulative of all positions or designated as variable hour worker - i.e. student workers) are measured during designated measurement periods. If they average 30 or more hours per week over a designated measurement period, they will be offered the chance to enroll in the High Deductible Health Plan and will be notified of instructions.
*Special Notes Regarding Eligibility for the High Deductible Health Plan
- Temporary hourly workers (eligibility based on FTE, duration of more than 30 days) FTE .75 (cumulative of all jobs) or measured full-time, offered the high deductible health insurance
- Temporary salaried workers (regardless of the FTE, duration of more than 30 days) Reported as full-time & offered the high deductible health insurance
https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefit-plans/health-insurance
Position Information
Posting Specific Questions
General Information
| Position Number | STMP15 |
|---|---|
| Working Title | "Finding the Ancestors" Oral History Intern |
| Division | Academic Affairs |
| Department | Library (Adm) |
| Work Unit | Library Spec Coll & Univ Archives |
| Work Location | |
| Vacancy Open To | All Candidates |
| Position Designation | Non-Student Temporary |
| Employment Type | Temporary - Part-time |
| Hours per week | 10 |
| Work Schedule | Work schedule will vary but some weekends will be required. |
| Pay Rate | $15.00 |
| Minimum Experience/Education | * Knowledge of, or interest in African American history, Presbyterian Church history and the antebellum period * Experience or graduate coursework conducting independent historical research * Experience or graduate coursework in digital history |
| Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education: | * Ability to learn new systems quickly * Excellent written and oral communication skills * Excellent time management, analytical and creative problem-solving skills * Attention to detail * Ability to interact respectfully and competently with people from a full range of backgrounds. |
| Duties and Responsibilities | * Conducting oral history interviews with participating individuals and congregations * Creating metadata for interviews * Loading digital objects and metadata into an appropriate platform * Contributing to project outreach plan * Working collaboratively with other interns in project to achieve goals * Conducting archival research and contributing to community history |
| Other Work/Responsibilities | |
| Necessary Licenses or Certifications | |
| Proposed Hire Date | 03/01/2025 |
| Expected Length of Assignment | up to 11 months |
| Posting Open Date | 01/31/2025 |
| Posting Close Date | 02/16/2025 |
| Special Notes to Applicants | *Temporary staff employees are ineligible to receive benefits (leave, health coverage, State service credit, etc.). They are, however, covered by Worker's Compensation provisions. However, any non-permanent employee hired to work 30 or more hours per week for three months or more (cumulative of all positions, and not designated as variable hour worker), must be offered the chance to enroll in the High Deductible Health Plan, within 30 days of their eligibility. Any non-permanent employee hired to work less than 30 hours per week (cumulative of all positions or designated as variable hour worker - i.e. student workers) are measured during designated measurement periods. If they average 30 or more hours per week over a designated measurement period, they will be offered the chance to enroll in the High Deductible Health Plan and will be notified of instructions.
*Special Notes Regarding Eligibility for the High Deductible Health Plan
https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefit-plans/health-insurance |
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The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and an ADVANCE Institution that strives to create an academic climate in which the dignity of all individuals is respected and maintained. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, gender identity or sexual orientation.
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