Open Education Librarian for Outreach (12-15 hours/week)
One-year Non-teaching Adjunct position (with possibility to renew)
The A. Philip Randolph Memorial Library at the Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) seeks a creative and motivated professional for the position of part-time Open Education (OE) Librarian to join the Library’s open knowledge team. Reporting to the Open Knowledge Librarian, the OE Librarian for Outreach will plan and execute activities to educate students, staff, and faculty about the Library’s open education initiative, with a focus on ZTC courses, and open knowledge generally.
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Conduct outreach activities, including tabling, department visits and collaborations, one-on-one meetings, etc.
- Design promotion campaigns targeted to students, staff, and faculty, including partnering with Student Affairs and Public Affairs to celebrate the BMCC Open Education program achievements and benefits to students
- Build on existing and develop new outreach and promotion activities
- Create promotional materials
- Write blog posts
- Collaborate with BMCC open knowledge team members on program projects and activities
Minimum Qualifications:
- Graduate degree in Library Science, or current enrollment in a Library Science program with at least 12 credits completed
- 1-2 years experience in a postsecondary library setting or related environment
- Excellent written and oral communication and collaboration skills
- Self-directed
- Demonstrated commitment to participating in and building an anti-racist, inclusive, equitable and diverse campus community.
- Availability to work on campus
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with and commitment to open knowledge principles and practices
- Strong service orientation
- Graphic design experience (beyond Canva)
- WordPress experience
Schedule is flexible and may include both on-campus (at least two days per week) and remote work.
Compensation: Up to 15 hours per week at a CUNY Non-teaching Adjunct hourly rate ($51-$58/hour) commensurate with education and experience
To apply: Submit cover letter, c.v., and list of three references to jean amaral, open knowledge librarian (jamaral@bmcc.cuny.edu). The position is open until filled, with applications reviewed on a rolling basis.