Program Assistant
The Chemical Heritage Foundation (CHF) has an opening for a program assistant in its scholarly divisions, the Beckman Center for the History of Chemistry (BCHOC) and the Center for Contemporary History and Policy (CCHP). The program assistant will be responsible for working on events, websites, and promotion for both groups. Key responsibilities include:
- Coordinating and promoting the events of the BCHOC and CCHP
- Promoting and engaging with the activities and programs of BCHOC and CCHP
- Maintaining webpages for BCHOC and CCHP
- Producing an e-newsletter for BCHOC Alumni
- Assisting with general administrative duties and other CHF functions as needed
Qualifications
- B.A./B.S. in the humanities and social sciences +1-2 years of experience
- Proofreading and oral and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and attentiveness to detail
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Interest in non-profit work
- Some experience with maintaining websites and using social media preferred
About us
As a library, museum, and center for scholars, CHF seeks to preserve, analyze, and make known the history of science, medicine, technology, and engineering. CHF’s Center for Contemporary History and Policy (CCHP) organizes conferences, carries out research projects, and publishes reports that bring long-range analysis to bear on contemporary issues in science, technology, innovation, and policy. The Beckman Center for the History of Chemistry (BCHOC) brings in roughly 18 pre- and post-doctoral fellows annually who are pursuing independent research on the intersection of the humanities and sciences, organizes conferences and lectures featuring fellows and former fellows, and supports a book series with University of Chicago Press. Both groups help to support scholarship that examines the sciences in their broader social, political, and cultural contexts and help to convey that scholarship to broader publics. We are located in the heart of Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia. For further information, see our website at www.chemheritage.org.
To Apply
Send (1) a cover letter outlining skills, experience, and interests; (2) your c.v. or resume; and (3) contact information for three references to: CCHP2013PA@chemheritage.org