Historical Archives Coordinator
ABOUT THE ROLE • We are looking for a reliable part-time volunteer to help with cataloguing, printing and scanning a range of materials such as posters, books, and other miscellaneous items. The ideal outcome for us is to produce a book on the history of Gould League. • You will need to be highly organised with strong communication skills and a great attention to detail. • You will need to have a comprehensive level of English for this role as there is a lot of reading of text involved • Ideally you are a self-starter who will be able to work well as part of a small team and independently. • You will need proven administration experience with using different programs, Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook etc) as well as experience with printing, scanning, laminating and other office tasks. • Most of the work will be at our Environmental Education Centre at Cheltenham where you will have access to a desktop computer, printer, scanner and other stationary. Some online work may be done at home if you have access to a computer, internet and programs required to complete tasks. This can be discussed on application. • You will be working closely with Gould League’s General Manager and Bookings Manager about tasks you need to complete. • Ideal experience with grant writing to obtain funds to bring our archived materials to life so the whole community can benefit from them.
YOU WILL NEED TO HAVE • A passion for history, the environment and sustainability. • A warm, enthusiastic personality and open communication skills. Comprehensive level of English. • Proven office administration skills with experience in using Microsoft Office and Outlook. • Ability to catalogue, scan and outline the history of the organisation in written form, as the ultimate goal is to develop a book on the history of Gould League. • Ability to speak with life members and former staff to gather missing historical information. • Working with Children’s Check as our Sustainability Centre hosts excursions with school children. • 4 - 8 hours a week to offer. This can be done in one day or split over two days. Minimum commitment of 6 months, but preferably 12 months.