Dear colleagues,

Happy New Year!

Would you like the opportunity to gain valuable, transferable skills, give back to ARLIS/NA as a volunteer, and work with a great group of people? Then join the Summer Educational Institute for Digital Stewardship of Visual Information (SEI) 2021 Implementation Team as a Development Specialist! SEI will be offered virtually this year -- stay tuned for more information soon!

Although the thought of asking strangers for money may seem daunting, especially during a pandemic, never fear! You will be working with an energetic and personable team who will help you every step of the way, and you won't be starting from scratch. SEI 2021 has already secured generous funding from the Kress Foundation to provide scholarships to several virtual attendees. The SEI team has worked hard for the past few years to create procedural documents, contact lists, and templates to help make your job easier.

This commitment involves biweekly online meetings from January through May.

Here is the complete description:

SEI Development Specialist (One-year position, renewable for up to three one-year terms)

The Development Specialist to the Summer Educational Institute Implementation Team (SEI-IT) serves as the general fund-raiser for the Institute. This includes finding sources for both financial and in-kind support for the SEI. The SEI Development Specialist communicates with ARLIS/NA Development Committee and the VRAF to make certain SEI development goals are clear and understood. Responsibilities include seeking prospects for SEI support from commercial vendors, organizations, and individuals; developing a ARLIS/NA and VRA Chapter award program for attendance at SEI; maintaining a donor history; working with the VRAF treasurer to track and receive contributions; keeping track of the SEI sponsors page; and participating in SEI Implementation Team meetings.

If you are interested please send a brief letter (email is fine) explaining your interest to Courtney Baron, SEI Senior Co-Chair, by January 8, 2021, and don't hesitate to reach out if you have further questions.

Best,

Courtney Baron

Senior Co-Chair, SEI 2021

Courtney Baron

Assistant Professor

Director, Bridwell Art Library

102 Schneider Hall

University of Louisville

502-852-6741

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