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USHMM Seeks Contract Researcher/Writer in D.C.

by Erika Dreifus on
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Received this job announcement via email from the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington:

CONTRACT RESEARCHER
Center for Advanced Holocaust Studies
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

The Center for Advanced Holocaust Studies of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum is creating a multi-volume Encyclopedia of Camps and Ghettos, 1933-1945.

In support of this effort, the Center is seeking a contract researcher to gather information and write entries on particular sites (specifically, non-SS forced labor camps under governmental agencies and/or private industrial firms), using the Museum’s library and archival holdings as well as other resources in the Washington, DC area. The researcher may have the opportunity to publish his or her work in the encyclopedia. Some translation and editing duties may also be required. Work is to begin as soon as possible.

Applicants must possess some education beyond the first degree and have experience in historical research and writing. Knowledge of the Holocaust is highly desirable. Applicants must have excellent writing skills in English and a thorough reading knowledge of German; other central- or eastern-European languages are desirable.

The researcher will not be an employee of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, but will perform the work on a contract basis. The initial contract will require delivery of entires and other related products in accordance with a six-month schedule, with extensions to the contract possible after that. Payment will be commensurate with the researcher’s education and experience, ranging between $1,500 and $3,000 per month.

The researcher will also have the opportunity to participate in Center and Museum events such as colloquia, seminars, workshops, fellows’ discussions and lectures.

Please send a cover letter indicating dates of availability along with a curriculum vitae and a short writing sample (no more than 1,200 words) by 1 November to:

Geoffrey P. Megargee, Ph.D.
Applied Research Scholar
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Center for Advanced Holocaust Studies
100 Raoul Wallenberg Place SW
Washington, DC 20024-2126

Email submissions are acceptable and may be sent to gmegargee(at)ushmm(dot)org

ACWJ Seeks Blogger

by Erika Dreifus on
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Interesting opportunity for a writer/blogger from the American Council for World Jewry:

This position requires a high-energy, self-directed, deadline-oriented individual who has exceptional written and oral communication skills. The successful applicant will be required to produce blog posts on behalf of the American Council for World Jewry and its principles. Ghost writing may be required. The successful candidate will research and write editorial blog posts in a conversational, engaging style. Each blog entry will reinforce the organization’s editorial perspective. The blogger will be tasked with creating a sense of community, providing the organization a connection to the online community, and create an opportunity for reader engagement on topics related to the mission of the ACWJ.

NB: “We will entertain those interested in both part time employment as well as part time contract work.”

Check out the full announcement and application instructions here.

Paid Internship Opportunity with MyJewishLearning

by Erika Dreifus on
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MyJewishLearning, Inc. is seeking an editorial intern to work on its two largest projects MyJewishLearning.com (the leading transdenominational Jewish website) and Kveller.com (the largest website for parents of young Jewish children).

The intern will help create innovative content, update existing material, and upload articles to the sites as well as support a number of upcoming editorial projects. The ideal candidate should be eager, able to work independently, and comfortable working on multiple projects at the same time. Experience writing for web publications, using a Content Management System, and knowledge of Photoshop are essential. Qualified candidates will also have an interest in Jewish culture and tradition.

The intern will work out of MyJewishLearning’s Manhattan office. The internship is available immediately and would last at least through the end of 2011. The position is 10-15 hours a week and pays $10 per hour.

For more information and to apply, see the announcement on JournalismJobs.com.

Jewish Literary Links for Shabbat

by Erika Dreifus on
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  • Another superb glimpse into French-Jewish literature, courtesy of Benjamin Ivry/The Forward.
  • Received an alert this week from the Museum of Jewish Heritage about what looks to be an excellent fall exhibition: “Emma Lazarus: Poet of Exiles.” Opens October 26.
  • Papers sought for a panel on “Translating the Holocaust” (event: Northeast Modern Language Association Conference, Rochester, N.Y., March 2012).
  • The PJ Library seeks a “PJ Goes to School Educator.” Job is based in West Springfield, Mass.
  • Jonathan Kirsch, on Jews and Baseball.

    • Shabbat shalom!

    Job Alert: AJWS Seeks Part-Time Writer

    by Erika Dreifus on
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    From the American Jewish World Service:

    The communications department is seeking a part-time writer (20 hours per week) who will be responsible for drafting op-eds, blog posts and letters to the editor on behalf of Ruth Messinger and other AJWS leaders. These pieces must effectively and persuasively communicate the organization’s mission and advocacy positions while leveraging various “news hooks” such as world events, public policy debates, Jewish holidays, AJWS programs and events, and secular days of recognition/commemoration.

    Full announcement on Idealist.org.