Oral History Program Manager

Do you have experience in oral history archives or museums

Are you a strong storyteller

We are currently in search of an Oral History Program Manager for The Computer History Museum. The position is Hybrid in Mountain View CA. This is a full-time position with full benefits.

ORGANIZATION TYPE: Computer History Museum

LOCATION: Mountain View CA

POSITION TITLE: Oral History Program Manager

SCHEDULE: Hybrid (40% onsite)

DURATION: Fulltime position with full benefits

SALARY: $90000 - $110000

Is This Your Dream Job The Oral History Program Manager is responsible for the planning coordination and execution of the Museums Oral History Program including the development documentation and publication of oral history interviews. The role ensures the program operates efficiently maintains high standards for archival quality and supports institutional priorities for collecting and preserving computing addition the position works cross-functionally with curatorial collections and digital teams to translate oral history content into accessible and engaging formats for digital platforms. The role balances program management content development and stakeholder coordination to expand the reach and impact of the Museums oral history collection.

Our Ideal Candidate:

Masters in history Museum Studies Digital Media Journalism or a related field

Experience in oral history archives or museum collections

Exceptional writing storytelling and communication skills with experience creating digital content

Proven ability to manage complex projects and coordinate across multiple stakeholders

Experience working with audio video or digital media production workflows

Familiarity with collections management systems metadata standards or digital asset tools

Knowledge of intellectual property and rights considerations related to oral histories

Interest in computer history

Experience conducting oral history interviews or supporting interview programs

Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work independently and contribute to a team environment bringing a positive attitude enthusiasm and sense of humor

Experience working in a museum archive or cultural institution

Experience developing or supporting the development of digital storytelling content (web video social or exhibitions)

Familiarity with tools such as Airtable or similar systems

Experience working with external partners scholars or high-profile stakeholders

Ability to track analyze and report on program metrics to inform decision-making

How You Will Spend Your Day:

Collaborate with the Director of Curatorial Affairs and Director of Collections & Digital Initiatives to develop and implement an annual and long-term strategic plan for growing enhancing and expanding the Museums Oral History Program (incl. interviews) ensuring a coherent vision for digital storytelling initiatives.

Schedule and manage oral histories and interviews coordinating with participants (including staff volunteers/SIGS) curatorial archival and media teams; as well as VIP requests from CEO/development team.

Organize and attend oral history coordination committee meetings and provide logistical support.

Catalog oral histories in the CMS and coordinate the creation and editing of the transcripts.

Keep Oral History Airtable up to date in order to provide metrics about the program.

Overview the online publication of the edited oral histories both on CHM online catalog and CHM YouTube channel.

Coordinate and manage contractors or volunteers as interviewers and/or transcript editors.

Develop and implement an oral history volunteer interviewer training program.

Coordinate with exhibit and digital teams to create compelling stories and media from the oral history collection for the Museums website social media and other digital channels.

Assist in producing multimedia content for public programs exhibits and educational initiatives as needed.

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