Public Historian position (1):

We are looking for someone to continue our history program by creating new media content that showcases the unique history of Woodland Cemetery to Londoners. This year we would like to hire a Public Historian who excels at working independently using remote technology. Our ideal candidate is confident in their online research capabilities and has experience or an interest in creating online content for the cemetery.

We are looking for someone interested and/or trained in historical research with a creative vision. We hope to create walking tour videos, blog entries, and social media posts, as well as any other specialized forms of media that you can create.

We are committed to creating a safe work environment for our new employee(s). This position is being offered remotely for the most part but will involve some on-site visits to the cemetery for photos, videos, and archival research. These will be arranged as a team after hiring has taken place.

As the newest member of the Woodland Cemetery History team, you will be responsible for:

1) Conducting research independently using any available online resources to uncover the stories and symbolism of people buried at Woodland;

2) Researching and creating one digital historical walking tour;

3) Helping to organize and execute an online walking tour that is open to the public.

Click here or here for examples of our work in the news, or keep reading through our blog posts to get an idea of what we do.
Requirements (as dictated by Student Jobs Canada):
– you must be between 15 and 30 years of age

– you must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred

– you must have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.

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TO APPLY:
We value diversity and inclusion and encourage any qualified person to apply.

Apply by 12:00pm on Monday June 8 to Thomas Sayers, Lead Historian and Archivist, by replying to this ad.

Please write a brief cover letter detailing how your skills, experience, and education fit with this position, together with your resume, into a single file PDF file. Email: t.sayers@woodlandcemetery.on.ca

All applications received will be acknowledged with a reply email. However, only those to be invited for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

View full posting here: https://woodlandcemeteryhistory.wordpress.com/2020/06/01/join-our-2020-public-history-team/