Digital Projects' Snow Fellow, UMKC Libraries

Hiring Department

University Libraries

University of Missouri - Kansas City

Job Description

Reporting to the Head of Digital Projects, the Digital Projects' Snow Fellow works closely with the both the Digital Projects team and University Archives team to perform large-scale digitization and description of the Edgar Snow collection. This Missouri State Library's Library Services and Technology Act's grant funded position will run from August 2026 to March 2027. The Digital Projects Fellow is a term-limited, part-time, non-benefit eligible, senior academic fellow and has no supervisory responsibilities.

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

Minimum 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.

Other Information

The weekly schedule for this fellow will be part-time (20 hours per week) and should have significant overlap with the hours of the Digital Projects team, which varies by person, Monday-Friday in the 8AM-6PM CST range. This position is located in the Miller Nichols Library on the UMKC campus.

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 are conveniently nestled in the middle of all the action. 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.

UMKC is proud to be "Kansas City's university," and the campus and its people celebrate all the characteristics of the surrounding community. To learn more about life in Kansas City and find more resources, visit VisitKC.com.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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