Wikipedia:Meetup/Black Lunch Table/assistant search 2018

Part time Project Assistant Seeking an ongoing general Project Assistant for the Black Lunch Table project based in either Chicago or New York. The role of the project assistant is to help with all aspects of Black Lunch Table’s (BLT) various ongoing events and project developments.

We need someone who is both organized and a quick learner. You should be excited about archives, activism and the African diaspora. Below you will find the responsibilities that is expected of the assistant.

Administrative
 * Manages shared Google calendar (can be accessed in Drive)
 * Manages organization of cloud files
 * Manages backup of files offline
 * Organizes and updates Mailchimp list
 * Helps write seasonal newsletter in Mailchimp
 * Send thank you notes to people

Event Production Assistance
 * Work closely with project directors to facilitate event production. Tasks include:
 * Compiling invitation list for roundtable discussions
 * Assisting with contact spreadsheets
 * Researching current events and assisting with authoring conversation prompts
 * Assisting with Wikipedia task list, creation of event pages, and general Wikipedia project maintenance.

Transcription/Metadata Tagging
 * Work closely with project directors and database designer
 * Transcribe audio from recordings
 * Metadata tag audio (in collaboration with database designer)
 * Assist in coordinating with audio technician

Skills required:
 * Proficiency with Google Drive and online collaborative systems.
 * Experience with Adobe and Microsoft Office (especially excel) or the like.
 * Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
 * Understanding of the art world or archive world is a plus but not necessary.
 * Experience with editing, website managing, budget managing a plus.

Hourly rate commensurate with experience.

To apply please send cover letter and resume to info@blacklunchtable.com with the subject heading: Project Assistant

Please include name and contact info for two professional references. www.blacklunchtable.com