We weren’t sure if we would have the funding to support a second fellowship but we do and we’re excited to see the applications!
The Medical Heritage Library (MHL) seeks a fellow to develop and organize the planning of the MHL’s Biennial Conference. Collaborating with the MHL President, the MHL Project Co-ordinator, and/or the MHL Governance group, the fellow will help plan a virtual conference to take place on November 3, 2023. The fellow will develop a suite of content to support the theme of this year’s conference, which will focus on LGBTQ+ health care. The fellow will help develop the program of the conference, draft the Call for Papers, help create themes, help identify and recruit speakers, work on outreach, logistics, and organization, and create a program for the conference. The fellow will also liaise with MHL partners, including the DPLA and Internet Archive, for possible programming or publicity. Working with our Co-ordinator, the fellow will launch a social media campaign for the conference.
The fellowship is paid and may be taken for course credit.
The fellowship is a remote position.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and help implement a virtual conference.
- Coordinate communications around the MHL conference.
- Liaise with MHL partners for possible programming or publicity.
- Participate in creating and implementing social media promotions and campaigns.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
This position is open to all qualified graduate students with a strong interest in medical or health history, with additional interests in library/information science or education. Strong communication and collaboration skills are a must. Fellows are expected to learn quickly and work independently. Experience planning online programs, conferences, events, or webinars is preferred.
FELLOWSHIP DURATION:
The fellowship will take place anytime between July 2023 – October 2023.
HOURS:
150 hours, over 17 weeks with a maximum of 20 hours in any given week.
SALARY:
$20/hour not to exceed $3000
To apply, please provide the following:
Cover letter documenting interest in position
Curriculum Vitae
2 References
Please submit your application materials by Monday, March 27, 2023 to the attention of the Fellowship committee at medicalheritage@gmail.com