Full-time Opportunities
Library Manager Senior Archivist
The Center for Puerto Rican Studies (Centro) is a research center dedicated to the study and interpretation of the Puerto Rican experience in the United States. Centro is the primary repository of archival and library materials dedicated to stateside Puerto Ricans. Centro is committed to facilitating research projects useful to those in community organizations, public policy, and academia.
Reporting to the Archives Officer, specifically, duties include: The Senior Archivist provides thought leadership and promotes innovation in the management, access and storage of archival holdings.Will drive result focused solutions and develop strategies to resolve complex problems, balancing customer needs and organizational priorities.• Will actively contribute to the development of organizational and staff capability and contribute to broader information management work within Centro, Hunter College and CUNY and the broader historical preservation sector......<more>
To apply: Applications must be submitted online by accessing the City University of New York job website http://cuny.edu/employment Current users of CUNYFirst should access their established accounts; new users should click on the appropriate link to register. Afterwards, click the “Search job listings” button and then the Managerial/Professional button to locate the position. Then, click on the “Apply Now” button and follow the application instructions.
Area of expertise is open, but we particularly encourage applications from scholars focused on issues of racialization, migration, imperial histories, (de)coloniality, critical geographies, public health, social movements, social exclusion, and informal economies. Scholars who can expand the current strengths of the center through humanistic/qualitative approaches, queer/feminist/intersectional methodologies, community-engaged research and/or public humanities are particularly encouraged to apply.
The Research Associate's responsibilities include but are not limited to: Conducting academic research, publishing in peer-reviewed journals, preparing grant applications, and producing public-facing scholarship. Participating in regular research seminars at CENTRO.....<more>
To apply: Applications must be submitted online by accessing the City University of New York job website http://cuny.edu/employment Current users of CUNYFirst should access their established accounts; new users should click on the appropriate link to register. Afterwards, click the “Search job listings” button and then the Managerial/Professional button to locate the position. Then, click on the “Apply Now” button and follow the application instructions.
Associate Director for Arts & Culture
The Associate Director for Arts and Culture will play a key role in developing and fundraising for Arts & Culture Programming and launching the new Center for Cultural Research. Through its programmatic initiatives, the Center for Cultural Research seeks to historicize, contextualize, incentivize, and showcase the socio-cultural contributions of Puerto Rico and its diaspora, foster the research use of CENTRO’s arts and culture collections, and strengthen connections with the Puerto Rican artistic community.
The Associate Director performs the following: Working with Centro’s Director to develop programming initiatives and fellowship opportunities in the realms of arts and culture. Working with Centro’s Director to develop and implement innovative strategies for fundraising with individuals, corporations, and foundations to support arts and culture programming and literary initiatives. Revisioning and Relaunching CENTRO’s public and digital humanities platforms, including the CENTRO voices blog, e-journal, and newsletter...
To apply: Go to Research Foundation/CUNY website to submit online application: https://www.rfcuny.org/careers/postings?pvnID=HC-2106-004059
Part-time Opportunities
Assignments & Supervision: Work assignments may vary depending upon Data Center research needs. Assistant works under the supervision of the Data Center Coordinator.
Responsibilities: Assists conducting research, conducting spatial analysis and creating maps for research projects, database management, compiles and drafts summary reports and research briefs...<more>
To apply: Forward cover letter, resume and contact information for 2 professional references via e‐mail to Jose deJesus, Associate Director for Operations at jdejesus@hunter.cuny.edu The subject line of the email should read: GIS Data Center Assistant.Telephone queries: 212-772-5706
Assignments & Supervision: Primary assignment would be to process recently acquired collections, creation of detailed inventories, transfer of materials to archival boxes, and implementation of preservation protocols. Work assignments may vary depending upon library and archival project needs. Work under the supervision of the Library Manager, and may oversee the work of college assistants for specific projects.
Responsibilities: The Project Archivist is responsible for the arrangement and description of personal papers and records of organizations in Centro Archives holdings....<more>
To apply: Forward cover letter, resume and contact information for 2 professional references via e‐mail to Jose deJesus, Associate Director for Operations at jdejesus@hunter.cuny.edu The subject line of the email should read: Project Archivist. Telephone queries: 212-772-5706
Assignments & Supervision: Works under the immediate supervision of the Centro Outreach and Partnerships Manager
Description and Duties: We are looking for a Social Media expert who can enhance our brand and build strong online communities through our various social media platforms. Candidate will be responsible for developing and administering social media content that is designed to engage users and create an interactive relationship between consumers and the company. The successful candidate will also be required to collect and review social media data to develop more effective campaigns...<more>
To apply: Forward cover letter, resume and contact information for 2 professional references via e‐mail to Jose deJesus, Associate Director for Operations at jdejesus@hunter.cuny.edu The subject line of the email should read: Social Media Specialist. Telephone queries: 212-772-5706
