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Department Summary

The Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society (RMJHS), part of the Center for Judaic Studies at the University of Denver, was founded in 1976.  Our mission is to educate the public about the history of Jewish life in Colorado and the Rocky Mountain West. Partnering with the Ira M. & Peryle Hayutin Beck Memorial Archives at DU, the Center works to promote a richer understanding of Jewish history in the Mountain West region through lectures, exhibits, digital resources, travel programs, and research opportunities. We serve a broad constituency of educators, students, academic researchers, genealogists, filmmakers, curators, and general audiences. Our work showcases the contributions of Jews to the development of the West, documents the struggle against antisemitism in the region, and examines the ever-evolving dynamics of Jewish life in Colorado and the surrounding states.

Position Summary

RMJHS is hiring a Project Manager to oversee our new digital humanities initiative, the Digital Encyclopedia of Colorado Jewish Communities, an interactive website that will become a leading resource for education and research in Colorado Jewish history.  Reporting to the Director of the RMJHS, the Project Manager will be responsible for conducting research and creating and editing content for the Encyclopedia. The Project Manager will also serve as the primary point of contact for content contributors. The Project Manager will collaborate with the RMJHS Director to develop workflow processes, timelines, and communication protocols to ensure steady and consistent progress for the project.

This is a non-benefited position, not to exceed 1000 hours in a calendar year. 

Essential Duties

• Conduct research in the collections of the Beck Archives and other relevant repositories on the history of Jewish communities in Colorado
• Contribute and edit content for digital publication
• Travel to relevant sites in Colorado to conduct field research
• Develop workflow and best practices procedures for the project
• Establish communication protocol with other project partners and collaborators
• Collaborate with RMJHS Director to refine the vision, design, and scope of the project
• Collaborate with RMJHS Director on grant applications, project presentations, and marketing materials

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and meet project deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with and lead a team pursuing a long-term project or goal
• Competency in building and effectively managing interpersonal relationships with a wide array of internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical writing and research skills with attention to detail and accuracy and the ability to synthesize multiple lines of information.

Required Qualifications

• B.A. in History, Jewish Studies, or a related field
• At least three years of relevant work experience in an educational or research setting, i.e. a university, high school, library/archives, museum, or other public history institution

Preferred Qualifications

• M.A. or Ph.D. in History, Jewish Studies, or a related field
• Advanced knowledge of American Jewish history, Colorado history and geography
• Familiarity with Judaism and Jewish culture
• Proficiency in Hebrew, Yiddish, or German
• Familiarity with digital humanities platforms such as Omeka and ArcGIS
• Successful track record of publications and/or digital humanities project completion
• Physically located in the greater Denver Metro/Boulder area

Working Environment

• Standard office environment.
• Unexpected interruptions can frequently occur.
• Noise level is quiet to moderate.
• As this position will support departments across the College, individual(s) must be willing to meet with stakeholders at locations across campus.

Physical Activities

• Ability to sit in front of a computer for an extended period.
• Occasionally required to move about the office/campus with the capability of transporting objects up to 20 lbs. with assistance.
• In consultation with the RMJHS Director, this position may require travel outside of Denver

Work Schedule

This is a non-benefited position, not to exceed 1000 hours in a calendar year. Weekly hours are anticipated between 15-20 hours/week, with flexibility depending on workflow and project timeline.

The Project Manager will have workspace on campus and may work remotely as well.

Application Deadline

For consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) January 31, 2025.

Special Instructions

Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Hourly Range

The hourly range for this position is $25.00-$30.00.

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.

Please include the following documents with your application:

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital, family, or parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital family, and parental status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University’s educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Worker's Rights ("POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non‑Discrimination‑Statement.

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.