Program Manager, Digital Preservation Outreach And Education Network (Dpoe-N) (71101)

Pratt Institute is seeking an organized and community-oriented Program Manager for the Digital Preservation Outreach and Education Network (DPOE-N). DPOE-N is a network of training resources available to cultural heritage professionals nationwide to enhance their digital preservation knowledge and skills with a significant outreach and recruitment component. DPOE was created by the Library of Congress in 2010 to provide digital preservation training across the U.S. The program transitioned to Pratt Institute and New York University’s Moving Image Archiving and Preservation program in 2018 to further develop and support it into the future.

Under the supervision of the Dean of the School of Information, the successful candidate will run the day-to-day operations of the DPOE-N program, including managing graduate assistants, participant recruitment, logistics of microfund requesting and distribution, and overseeing workshop curriculum and delivery. If you have experience working with digital preservation, can demonstrate the ability to successfully facilitate training workshops, and can process and manage microfunding efforts with accuracy, then we want to hear from you!

Key Essential Duties Include The Following

• Coordinate curriculum development and deployment of free DPOE-N hosted workshops
• Manage the recruitment of participants for microfunding support, often consulting with them on appropriate professional development opportunities for their needs/contexts
• Keep abreast of available digital preservation professional development opportunities which could be funded with DPOE-N Support, and collaborating with 3rd party providers of digital preservation education (e.g., the Society of American Archivists, Northeast Document Conservation Center) to further DPOE-N’s mission
• Work with consultant to coordinate evaluation of all DPOE-N activities
• Help DPOE-N applicants prepare applications for microfunding support
• Participate in DPOE-N board of advisor meetings by providing updates on the project and preparing applications for board approval
• Manage all program communications and promote DPOE-N Support opportunities via conferences, the DPOE-N website, social media, etc.
• Manage a small team of graduate assistants (from Pratt and NYU MIAP) to accomplish program objectives

Pratt Institute provides the creative leaders of tomorrow the professional knowledge and experience to make a better world. A world-class and internationally ranked college with programs in art, design, architecture, liberal arts and sciences, and information studies, Pratt offers nearly 50 undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

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The value of a Pratt education is evident in its graduates’ diverse and thriving careers, where their designs, art, work, and environments have reimagined our world. In over 75 countries across the globe, Pratt’s 61,000 alumni are advancing the creative economy and making a positive impact through their work, participatory practices, and prescient research, from community-engaged design to sustainable environmental solutions.

Education: Master’s degree in Library and Information Science or related field.

Experience: 2-years of work experience; experience working with digital preservation tools/technologies/practices.

Skills

• Ability to speak Spanish is a plus, but not required
• Superior computer skills. Experience with web-based project management and communication tools, especially Airtable, Google Workspace, Wordpress, Slack, Zoom, a plus
• Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team
• Project management capabilities and ability to manage graduate students
• Ability to provide high-quality service to DPOE-N users/participants
• Excellent verbal and written communication including the ability to collaborate with internal staff, partners at outside institutions, and program participants
• Knowledge of digital preservation and passion for helping novices learn about it

Compensation: This is a grant-funded position funded through June 30, 2024, and may be extended based on ability to secure additional funds. The compensation for this position is $70,468 per year and includes all Pratt Institute administrative employee benefits. Position expected to start on July 31, 2023.

Flexibility: Fully Remote, in-person or hybrid work options will be considered.

To apply, please upload your resume and a cover letter. If you are selected for an interview, please be prepared to provide at least 5 References via our on-line reference tool system. At least 2 of your References must be, or have been, your direct managers.

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