The American Theater Archive Project (ATAP) is currently seeking a graduate student with a strong interest in performance archives to serve as a paid graduate administrator for the organization.
ATAP is an initiative of the American Society for Theatre Research (ASTR) that assists theatre companies and artists in preserving the records of their theatrical process. In coordination with a designated ATAP Steering Committee member, the Administrator facilitates communication for the project; manages the website and social media; coordinates regional team membership; organizes quarterly meetings of the Steering Committee and regional team leaders; and maintains an income and expense spreadsheet to track budget. May perform additional duties as needed.
JOB DUTIES
Communications
• Field and direct inquiries received through ATAP Gmail account
• Check in with designated Steering Committee supervisor monthly to review activities, budget and timesheet
• Create and distribute monthly newsletter to ATAP constituents Website, Social Media, and Google Drive
• Update pages in WordPress based on changes in membership and instructions from Steering Committee
• Maintain ATAP Twitter and Facebook accounts
• Update ASTR folder on Google Drive with new and revised documents and relevant subfolders
Steering Committee
• Schedule and prepare agenda for quarterly Zoom meetings of Steering Committee and Regional Team Leaders
• Prepare and upload quarterly meeting minutes.
• Assist in preparing semi-annual reports to ASTR Executive Committee and post to Google docs
• Prepare quarterly report to Steering Committee, including number and nature of inquiries received; budget; regional team contacts; and other activities within the previous quarter.
Regional Teams and Theatre Companies
• Maintain lists of Regional Team leaders and members
• Request updates from Team leaders in advance of quarterly meetings
• Maintain a comprehensive spreadsheet of “ATAPed” theatre companies, either through formal Initiation Programs or with a consulting archivist. Input archival program progress updates when received.
Budget
• Maintain spreadsheet of annual income and expenses
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Student enrolled in a graduate program in theatre/performance studies or library/archival science at a university in the U.S.A.
• Experience working with theatre archives as a practitioner or researcher
• Strong verbal and writing skills
• Experience with Word, Excel, WordPress, and MailChimp
COMPENSATION
• The Administrator works an average of 6-7 hours per month at the rate of $25 per hour for a maximum annual compensation of $2000.
• As an independent contractor of ASTR, the ATAP Administrator submits a W9 and invoices directly to the ASTR Finance Manager.
TO APPLY
Please send a letter of interest and resume/CV to ecolleary@utexas.edu with the subject ‘ATAP Administrator.’ Applications will be reviewed beginning May 23, 2022. Questions can be sent to ecolleary@utexas.edu or communications@americantheatrearchiveproject.org