Call for Applications | Archival Project Assistant | QAMRA

The National Law School Of India University (NLSIU), invites applications for one Archival Project Assistant position for its Queer Archive for Memory, Reflection and Activism (QAMRA) project. This position will be based in Bengaluru. It is till March 2025 and may be extended subject to extension of the project and availability of funds.

About the Department

QAMRA Archival Project at the National Law School of India University, Bengaluru is Asia’s first multimedia queer archive.  Located at the NLSIU, a significant part of the collection includes archival material related to the law. It also houses and continues to acquire and preserve archival material related to Queer history. The impetus is to contextualize law within a social and political context, as was the case in the Section 377 litigation. QAMRA aims to document queer history and material. Apart from the extensive legal archive, The collections include newspaper cuttings, video and audio interviews, Pride march documentation as well as archives of conferences held, going back to the first gay rights conference held in the National Law School of India way back in 1997.

About the Role

This is a full-time position based out of the NLSIU campus in Bengaluru. This role will enable the candidate to learn the skills of archiving multimedia material, will have an opportunity to develop their skill in using archival software and build a socio-legal understanding of queer lives in India. The candidate will have the opportunity to hone their communication skill as they help build and maintain QAMRA’s presence both on campus and off campus.  The candidate will assist and work closely with the Archival Project Associate in implementing QAMRA’s vision.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of end-to-end archival processes including acquisition, sorting, cataloguing, curating and digitising collections, under the supervision of the Project Associate, and the leadership of the Director.
• Assist in, sorting through and categorising materials, and related work.
• Support the Project Associate in developing and organising public engagement activities, including designing posters, maintaining and updating QAMRA’s social media.
• Facilitate researcher and visitors access in the archives.

Who Should Apply?

Qualifications

Essential

• A Bachelors’ degree in social sciences, informational sciences, communications, or law from a recognised university.
• Demonstrated interest in queer histories and mobilisation in India.
• Be willing to acquire new skills in archiving, including software programmes like Archives Space.
• This role requires good communication and time management skills, and an organisational mindset.

Experience

Essential: Candidates with a minimum of 1 year of work experience.

Desirable: Previous internship or related experience in working with an archive is a plus.

Skills and competencies

Essential

• Candidates must have the ability to write and communicate, clearly and concisely.
• Candidates with an ability to work within tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Candidates with an ability to think and work logically and work precisely with attention to detail.

Desirable

• Excellent planning and prioritization skills.
• Creative individual with basic multimedia design skills for posters, videos, and social media.

How to Apply?

Please use the Google form available here, and include the following documents:

• An updated CV
• A statement of purpose (500 – 800 words)
• Details of two professional references

For any queries, please write to

Deadline

The last date for submission of applications is 5 pm, November 5 (Tuesday), 2024.