Communication and Public Relations Historian

Description

Communications and Public Relations staff at UMR work with all areas of our campus, the local media, the University of Minnesota system, and the local community. The Communications and Public Relations Historian will collect and report on oral and video histories of people impacted by or impacting UMRs historical, current, or future development. Work will include a great deal of interaction with local professionals and VIPs.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring media for potential items of historical importance
• Planning and conducting interviews
• Maintaining the organization of historical documents & files
• General support for overall Institutional Advancement mission

Qualifications

• Must be work-study eligible at UMR
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Sound problem-solving skills and maturity in judgment
• Confident and Professional - comfortable talking with VIPs
• Good computer skills including familiarity with Microsoft Office products, as well as experience using video cameras
• Prior interviewing experience is desirable
• Committed to maintaining confidentiality

American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Requirement

• Office environment including standing and sitting at a desk
• Use of personal computer & video camera
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds
  

Additional Information

Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check. A satisfactory background check is the absence of a criminal record which bears a demonstrable relationship to the applicant employee’s suitability to perform the required duties and responsibilities of the position.

Hours

Flexible schedule - 2-4 hours per week

Disclaimer Statement

The employer reserves the right to modify, change, or add to the duties of the job description, consistent with the University of Minnesota, at any time.