Wildcats Memory Lab Community Outreach Assistant (Extended Temporary Employment) Posting Number req23604 Department Collection Services Department Website Link Location Main Campus Address Tucson, AZ USA Position Highlights The Digital Preservation and Production Unit (DPPU) seeks an enthusiastic and community-minded Wildcats Memory Lab Outreach Assistant to support the continued development and activation of the Wildcats Memory Lab. Situated within the DPPU of the University of Arizona Libraries, this position will play a key role in expanding outreach, developing and delivering workshops, building sustainable documentation and training resources, and providing direct support to campus and community members interested in personal archiving and digital preservation. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of digital preservation practices, experience teaching or conducting outreach, excellent organizational and communication skills, and the initiative to work independently and collaboratively with minimal supervision.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please . Duties & Responsibilities CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES Conduct one-on-one or small-group orientation sessions with new users to train them in the safe and effective use of lab equipment. Serve as the primary point of contact for Memory Lab operations during scheduled hours. Create, expand, and maintain clear, user-friendly documentation, recorded tutorials, and other reusable training resources for lab users and staff. Develop and lead workshops for faculty, students, and community members on topics related to personal archiving and digital preservation (, media digitization, file management, digital estate planning). Perform targeted outreach to faculty, community groups, and campus partners to build partnerships, promote the lab’s services, and identify curricular integration opportunities. Collaborate with the School of Information Science to support graduate internships and mentorship opportunities. Maintain and troubleshoot digitization equipment and software, escalating issues to DPPU and TeSS staff as needed. Assist in planning and hosting special public events, community archiving days, and collaborative projects. Document common questions, user challenges, and solutions to build a sustainable knowledge base for future lab users and staff. Use project management tools such as Trello, Slack, and Google Drive to document work and communicate with the project team. Follow established best practices for handling rare or fragile archival materials with care. The UA Libraries support the UA’s strategic initiatives designed to create welcoming environment for all faculty, staff, and students. The candidate is expected to support related strategic efforts in the department and Libraries. Other duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Working knowledge of digital preservation and digitization technologies and workflows. Ability to teach and communicate complex technical concepts clearly to various audiences Ability to perform basic technology troubleshooting and elevate problems and questions when needed. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to organize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously. High level of initiative, creativity, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment, one that values and leverages the benefits of a variety of perspectives. Ability to work independently in a supportive team environment. Positive attitude and strong demonstration of UA Libraries’ Values. Knowledge and skill in the principles of community engagement and public service. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required. Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience. Preferred Qualifications Experience with digitization equipment or digital preservation tools.

Experience developing and delivering instructional workshops or training sessions.

Experience writing technical or instructional documentation.

Experience conducting community outreach.

Experience with using project management and collaboration tools (, Trello, Slack, Google Drive). FLSA Non-Exempt Full Time/Part Time Part Time Number of Hours Worked per Week 30 Job FTE .75 Work Calendar Fiscal Job Category Outreach and Community Engagement Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay $ - $ Compensation Type hourly rate Grade 4 Compensation Guidance The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our and our . Career Stream and Level OC3 Job Family Cmty Outreach Job Function Outreach & Community Engage Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) Number of Vacancies 1 Target Hire Date 9/1/2025 Expected End Date 8/31/2026 Contact Information for Candidates Armando Cruz | Open Date 8/6/2025 Open Until Filled Yes Documents Needed