• Job Description

  Req#: 9HiPIKQjds

  Temporary Fellows Manager, Brightness in Black

  Department: Brightness in Black

  Division: Programs

  Location: Remote

  Reports To: Program Director, Brightness in Black

  Term of Employment: December 31, 2023 [eligible for renewal]

  Status: Full Time, Temporary, Exempt, Non-Union

  Salary: $65,000 - $70,000

  Deadline to apply: Friday, September 8th 5:00 pm ET.

  
  

  THE ROLE

  Brightness in Black is a transformative three-year initiative focused on driving narrative change through the power of personal storytelling, community engagement, civic dialogue, and capacity building. Brightness in Black seeks to counter deficit-framed narratives about Black people and communities with asset-amplified stories of joy, pride, resilience, and excellence, which will be shared nationwide through a large-scale editorial and distribution partnership. Beginning in January 2024, StoryCorps will embed in select cities to cultivate robust community engagement through a range of activities– from year-long training and content creation partnerships, to community conversations and pop-up storytelling booths. Understanding that narrative change is a long-term, collaborative endeavor, StoryCorps will identify existing players in each community to bolster their efforts with our storytelling/media expertise and national microphone.

  The Fellows Manager for Brightness in Black will play a crucial role in developing, coordinating and managing the activities of the Brightness in Black Fellowship Program. This will also include co-creating a Brightness in Black Fellows Facilitators Training Program. The Fellows Manager will supervise six fellows. Additionally, the Fellows Manager will be expected to serve as a Facilitator on recording engagements, as needed. When illness or emergencies prevent Facilitators from working the Fellows Manager will be required to travel to the recording location and facilitate interviews.

  The Brightness in Black Facilitation Fellowship Program is an annual six-month initiative designed for college students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), as well as community colleges. These fellows will be facilitating and recording interviews in both selected communities where StoryCorps will have deeper, long-term engagements, as well as in our pop-activities throughout the country.

  We seek to recruit and develop a staff whose diversity matches the diversity of the communities we serve, and we strongly encourage applications from people of color, the LGBTQ+ community, from people of all ages, political beliefs, and cultures.

  WHAT YOU’LL DO

  Fellowship Program Management: 70%

  • Assist in the recruitment and training of Brightness in Black Fellows.
  • Coordinate training for the Fellows’ cohort.
  • Be the primary contact for HBCUs participating in the Brightness in Black Fellowship.
  • Manage the logistics of staffing and scheduling Brightness in Black’s recording calendar, including virtual and onsite interviews.
  • Facilitate Brightness in Black virtual and onsite recordings as needed.
  • Review interview activity reports and archival processing work completed by facilitators to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  • Oversee the Brightness in Black Fellowship budget.

  Reporting and Oversight: 20%

  • Review interview activity reports and archival processing work completed by Fellows to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  • Supervise, assess performance, and provide professional development guidance to up to six Facilitators
  • Prepare reports (narrative, qualitative, and quantitative) for StoryCorps funders and internal organizational use.

  Additional Responsibilities 10%

  • Coordinate travel and/or accommodations for fellows during the mobile tour and/or Brightness in Black site visits.

  ABOUT YOU

  Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree and/or relevant education + experience.
  • Experience planning and overseeing complex project execution..
  • Strong organization skills, multi-tasking ability, and attention to detail; above-average working knowledge of social media platforms.
  • Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
  • Effective communication skills – both written and verbal.
  • Excellent facilitation skills.
  • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively; a great team leader and player.
  • Flexibility and adaptability to a growing, changing organization.
  • Cultural humility, competence and ability to thrive in a diverse working environment.

  Preferred:

  • Fluent in Spanish
  • 2 years of relevant work experience in community engagement, community organizing, community outreach, field management, grassroots etc.
  • Demonstrated experience providing technical support and troubleshooting technical issues (preferably with digital audio recording equipment)
  • Experience managing a team within an organization that have diversity lead (or community) initiatives.
  • Knowledge of Salesforce or other CRM.
  • Valid Driver’s License

  Physical Requirements:

  • Travel Percentage: 60%

  ABOUT STORYCORPS

  Founded in 2003, StoryCorps has given over 600,000 people, in all 50 states, the chance to record interviews about their lives. The award-winning organization preserves the recordings in its archive at the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress, the largest single collection of human voices ever gathered, and shares select stories with the public through StoryCorps’ podcast, NPR broadcasts, animated shorts, digital platforms, and best-selling books. These powerful human stories reflect the vast range of American experiences, engender empathy and connection, and remind us how much more we have in common than what divides us. StoryCorps is especially committed to capturing and amplifying voices least heard in the media. The StoryCorps MobileBooth, an Airstream trailer that has been transformed into a traveling recording booth, crisscrosses the country year-round gathering the stories of people nationwide. Learn more at storycorps.org.

  In-Office Work:

  Working at the StoryCorps office is optional except in certain circumstances, such as in-person training, if your position requires some in-office presence, or if your manager needs an in-person individual or team meeting, COVID guidelines permitting. For those who prefer to work in the office, that option remains.

  COVID NOTICE:

  All offers of employment requiring on-site/in-person work will be contingent on the candidate being Fully Vaccinated (at least two-weeks after last dose) prior to starting their new role. Reasonable accommodations can be discussed with HR personnel for individuals who cannot be vaccinated due to medical or religious reasons. Proof of vaccination status is required at the time of extending the offer.

  StoryCorps seeks to hire staff who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. All positions at StoryCorps are filled without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, HIV/AIDS status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. All are encouraged to apply.

• About the company

  StoryCorps is an American non-profit organization whose mission is to record, preserve, and share the stories of Americans from all backgrounds and beliefs.

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