Project Coordinator, New Hampshire Digital Newspaper Project

Hanover, NH

The Project Coordinator will be responsible for the day-to-day coordination and management of the New Hampshire Digital Newspaper Project ( NHDNP), including overseeing all technical and administrative activities, managing relationships with external partners and vendors, assisting with title selection, and leading outreach efforts. This position is funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities through the National Digital Newspaper Program, in partnership with the Library of Congress.

This is a term 30-hour per week position ending on Friday, April 28, 2028, with the possibility of renewal.

This is a hybrid work location eligible position.

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

AVAILABLE TO DARTMOUTH COLLEGE LIBRARY WORKERS UNION MEMBERS ONLY DURING THE FIRST WEEK OF POSTING. AFTER ONE WEEK IT IS OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THE DARTMOUTH COMMUNITY.
This position is funded by a grant. Continuation is based upon available funds.
This position is a term position, lasting until April 28, 2028.

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Coordinates project workflows, including selection, microfilm inventory, metadata collation, digitization, metadata capture, OCR, workflow control and quality control. Employs standard project management methods to establish priorities, set deadlines, and ensure deadlines are met. Analyze project workflow for optimum function and efficiency, and resolve problems as they arise.

Evaluates newspaper microfilm quality and suitability for digitization, and performs quality review of all assets and related activities for digitizing historic newspapers.

Creates and maintains project documentation, maintains complete and accurate records of all work performed, and prepares project reports.

Works with vendors to ensure quality microfilm duplication and deliverables for digital assets, and to negotiate budgetary issues.

Works with project personnel, Advisory Board members, the Library of Congress, and partners at University of New Hampshire, the New Hampshire State Library, and the New Hampshire Historical Society to develop the NHDNP.

Oversees all outreach activities, including development of the project website, social media engagement, responding to public, professional, and scholarly inquiries regarding the project, and giving presentations.