Digital Projects’ Snow Fellow, UMKC Libraries

Position Duties

• Trains on best practices in digitization and digitizes roughly 10% of the Edgar Snow collection for digital publication
• Trains on best practices in metadata and describes roughly 5-10% of the Edgar Snow collection for digital publication
• Trains on digital publication and publishes digital Snow objects in Digital Project’s Omeka S platform
• Provides regular promotional contributions for grant updates in the form of blog posts and social media all coordinated with the Head of Digital Projects, the Head of Outreach and Engagement, and the Metadata Librarian
• Professionally engages with best practices in digital collections, in order to create good user experience for library users and the UMKC community

Qualifications

• Must be a currently enrolled graduate student or recently graduated from a graduate program (within 6 months) to apply
• Adept at using computer and various applications; ability to learn new software and programs
• Dependable, professional, and flexible work philosophy
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Some previous experience in with digital collections and/or archives; internships, coursework, jobs, etc.
• Some experience with any type of content management systems; internships, coursework, jobs, etc.
• Comfortable with writing procedural and technical documentation
• Demonstrably good teamwork in past professional environments
• Clear and candid communicator

Anticipated Hiring Range

The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as $20.00 per hour.

Application Materials

To be considered, you must complete the application at https://www.umkc.edu/hr/careers/ including Legal Name, US employment eligibility, and current contact information. Upload all application materials (a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, a list of references).

If you are experiencing technical problems, please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu.

For questions about the position, please contact umkcfacultysearch@umkc.edu include the Job Identification number 60036 and name of the position.

Handling of Application Materials

After initial review by the committee all uploaded materials may be shared with all faculty in the prospective home department. For affiliations and joint appointments materials may be shared with all faculty in all departments involved.

Application Deadline

The application deadline is July 10, 2026.

Work Environment

The work environment consists of an individual workstation cube outfitted with standard office technology including an individual laptop setup.

Community Information

• Kansas City offers the best of both worlds—a vibrant, urban community with Midwestern appeal.
• The city’s rich history and its modern-day, innovative thinking come together to create an eclectic group of neighborhoods that offer a little something for everyone.
• From thriving arts districts, an energetic downtown nightlife, casual to upscale shopping and champion sports teams, you will have no problem making yourself at home.
• Of course, one of Kansas City’s biggest claims to fame is its food, especially its world-famous barbecue. Foodies will delight in the culinary scene found throughout the city. Ranging from award-winning chefs to cozy pizza joints, Kansas City definitely is not lacking any flavor.

UMKC’s Campuses

• Volker Campus is just minutes from the legendary Country Club Plaza, perfect for shopping or restaurants for lunch or after-work happy hours.
• Surrounded by hip neighborhoods and eateries, the Health Sciences Campus is located downtown near University Health Truman Medical Center and Children’s Mercy Hospital.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

ADA Accommodations

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 816-235-6910.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is not eligible for University benefits. Individuals in non benefit eligible positions may choose to participate in the Tax Deferred Annuity Plan (403b). For information about this plan, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.