Folk Arts and Engagement Specialist

University of Arkansas
United States, Arkansas, Fayetteville
346 North West Avenue (Show on map)
Feb 21, 2025
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Closing Date: 02/27/2025 Type of Position:Library Services Workstudy Position: No Job Type:Regular Work Shift: Sponsorship Available: No Institution Name: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation's top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations. The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation's strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life. As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary. Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening. If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations \| OEOC \| University of Arkansas (uark.edu) : Request an Accommodation. Applicants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied. For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351. Department:Special Collections Support Department's Website: Summary of Job Duties:The Folk Arts and Engagement Specialist is responsible for providing key programmatic support for both Arkansas Folk and Traditional Arts (AFTA), as well as Engagement and Outreach in Special Collections. The Specialist, reporting to the Director of Arkansas Folk and Traditional Arts, will be the primary manager of the oral history lab, scheduling appointments and making sure equipment is properly set. Additionally, the Folk Arts and Engagement Specialist will oversee digital communications for Arkansas Folk and Traditional Arts (website, social media, and newsletters). Working in partnership with the University Libraries Director of Public Relations, the Specialist will also create content for Special Collections Outreach and Engagement (accounts managed by the Public Relations Director). Digital communications support includes editorial and design support for any publications housed by the University of Arkansas Libraries Special Collections Division. General programming support for AFTA will also include grant management, organization of AFTA fieldwork for deposit in Special Collections, and performing other duties as assigned. Finally, this role will provide outreach and exhibit design support for the Exhibit and Engagement Archivist, including research and exhibit fabrication, as well as curation of materials for tabling events. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: Undergraduate degree in folklore, history, museum studies, library science, heritage studies, or a related field Experience in outreach and engagement Experience in exhibit design and/or curation Experience in oral history Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree - either an MLIS or a related field such as folklore, history, museum studies, heritage studies, etc. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Grant writing and management skills Familiarity with archival research Copy editing skills Familiarity with exhibit design and research Graphic design skills Familiarity with video and oral history recording equipment Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud or related editing/design software Familiarity with event planning Additional Information: Salary Information: Minimum $43,923; Commensurate with education and experience Required Documents to Apply: Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume Optional Documents: Proof of Veteran Status Recruitment Contact Information: Virginia Siegel; Director for Arkansas Folk and Traditional Arts; vdsiegel@uark.edu All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS Please do not send to listed recruitment contact. Special Instructions to Applicants: Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds inclusion, opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. Constant Physical Activity:N/A Frequent Physical Activity:N/A Occasional Physical Activity:N/A Benefits Eligible:Yes