Student Assistant - L.M. Montgomery Institute - Faculty of Arts
$17.60 per hour (plus 4% vacation pay)
The L.M. Montgomery Institute (LMMI) (https://www.lmmontgomery.ca/) is seeking an undergraduate Research Assistant to support 1) the online, multimedia Journal of L.M. Montgomery Studies and 2) the online, open access course, L.M. Montgomery: Reading with the Experts.
- The Journal of L.M. Montgomery Studies is the only journal dedicated to one of the world’s most enduring writers, L.M. Montgomery (1874–1942), author of Anne of Green Gables, among other works of fiction, as well as poetry, letters, and journals. The Journal of L.M. Montgomery Studies is a refereed, open-access digital space and an official publication of the L.M. Montgomery Institute and Robertson Library, both at UPEI. Learn more here: https://journaloflmmontgomerystudies.ca
The successful candidate for this position will contribute to the development of the Journal of L.M. Montgomery Studies. The student will provide editorial support, answering emails, managing files and folders, uploading submissions to the journal website, and formatting submissions on the journal website. There will also be scope for creative work like creating multimedia exhibits to enhance submissions or creating social media promotional materials.
- The online, open access course, L.M. Montgomery: Reading with the Experts, will feature interviews with Montgomery scholars (via the platform Pressbooks). The successful candidate will support the completion of this course by finalizing transcriptions; identifying key topics, questions, and sources for each interview; and creating a shareable badge for participants who “complete” the course.
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The student will enhance their knowledge of publishing and website design, as well as of Canadian and PEI history, literature, arts, and culture.
While digital or technical expertise is not required, an openness to learning new technologies is; the successful candidate will be given support and provided with training to develop relevant web skills. This is an excellent opportunity for an Arts student to gain or improve their digital skills.
The student will be supervised by Dr. Kate Scarth, Chair of L.M. Montgomery Studies.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Contribute to the development of the online, open access, multimedia Journal of L.M. Montgomery Studies at the University of Prince Edward Island’s L.M. Montgomery Institute.
- Upload multi-media submissions to the journal website (the website’s platform is Drupal)
- Answer emails
- Manage files and folders
- Make edits to journal articles in line with the journal’s style guide as requested by the editorial team or authors
- Develop expertise in technical aspects of the journal website
- Assist contributors to create multimedia/digital exhibits to better display their work (e.g., online exhibit of photography)
- Create multi-media/social media promotional material to raise the journal’s profile amongst interdisciplinary academics, Montgomery enthusiasts, and the general public
Contribute to the development of the online, open access, multimedia course L.M. Montgomery: Reading with the Experts at the University of Prince Edward Island’s L.M. Montgomery Institute.
- Transcribing interviews and finalizing them (making edits, formatting) transcripts
- Assisting in the identification of key topics, questions, and sources for each interview
- Creating a badge for participants who “complete” the course that can be shared elsewhere (e.g., on social media)
- Minute taking for meetings
- Perform other duties as required
QUALIFICATIONS:
- UPEI Bachelor of Arts Student
- The key requirements for this role are initiative/self-motivation, organization, and the ability to work independently and virtually with others
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Highly motivated and responsible
- The ability to work independently and be well organized
- Experience working closely with others
- Willingness to learn new digital tools
- Experience with technology/digital tools (particularly website design or development) is an asset
- Familiarity with or interest in the life and/or work of L.M. Montgomery and with Prince Edward Island/Atlantic Canadian literature and/or history is an asset
Priority will be given to University of Prince Edward Island students in accordance with Recruitment, Selection, Hiring and Employment Policies and the Procedures manual.
Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link below.
If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number 902-894-2895.
UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. If you require accommodation in any part of the process, please direct your inquiries, in confidence, to our HR Officer, hrofficer@upei.ca. Applications will not be accepted via email.
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