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<p class="MsoNormal">Application deadline—May 3, 2013<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Ohio Local History Alliance (OLHA) <span class="MsoCommentReference">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">is s</span></span>eeking a motivated individual to provide onsite digital communications services at the Ohio History Center in Columbus, Ohio. Under supervision, this individual will fulfill
a paid internship with a requirement of a minimum of 300 hours to be completed no later than August 31, 2013. Projects will include the development and implementation of new standards for digital communication for the Alliance, including web publishing and
social media. As such, this intern will be required to research and execute improvements to current communications including a newly constructed website launched in 2012, built on a custom word press platform, with limited content in place. A major priority
of this internship is to build content and grow this website, develop short-term and long-range plans for continued improvements and maintenance of digital communications. Applicants should be creative and task-oriented and be able to demonstrate strong writing
skills. Proficiency using Facebook, LinkedIn, Wordpress, YouTube and Webinars are required. Experience with graphic design/layout and website design preferred. This internship is co-sponsored by the Ohio Humanities Council.<a name="_GoBack"></a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Specific details:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="mso-list:Ignore">1.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span><![endif]>Work under the direction of the Local History Office (LHO) staff of the Ohio Historical Society to manage and improve the social media tools of OLHA. Current tools include the website, Facebook, LinkedIn and a new YouTube channel, but
expectations are that these tools will grow. Although OLHA and LHO are separate organizations, they are joined in a common purpose and by the belief that through collaboration the two groups can be effective in meeting their goals. The staff of the OHS Local
History Office administers and coordinates all Alliance programs. The Alliance, through its twenty-three person board of trustees, provides direction and oversight for those programs. The Alliance's board also serves as the nucleus of a network of organizations
and individuals interested in all aspects of community history in Ohio.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="mso-list:Ignore">2.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span><![endif]>Work in partnership with the OLHA’s 21<sup>st</sup> Century Committee, helping to guide and implement the overall initiative to improve the social media tools of OLHA.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="mso-list:Ignore">3.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span><![endif]>Make regular weekly reports to an immediate supervisor and bi-monthly reports to the OHLA board on the progress of social media improvements.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="mso-list:Ignore">4.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span><![endif]>Implement specific changes as assigned to web tools. Some of these include:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]>Creation of an OLHA Board member page with complete contact information, photographs, site information and site photographs.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:1.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]>Work with OHS IT to create regional email addresses and contact forms for board members.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:1.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]>Create distribution lists for members in each region.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:1.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]>Create pages for all OLHA events, including annual and regional meetings, brass tacks workshops, etc.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:1.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]>Create pages and regularly add information for all 4 OHLA Committees: Governance, 21<sup>st</sup> Century Communication, Advocacy, and Education.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:1.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]>Write or solicit original blog posts for the blog portion of the website, resulting in permanent, searchable content for the body of the webpage with a historical emphasis or a social media emphasis that is beneficial to the historical
filed. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:1.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]>Make sure all pages are completely filled with appropriate information, with special emphasis on pages identified as adding great member value such as the “Grants” page.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="mso-list:Ignore">5.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span><![endif]>Actively explore and suggest new creative ways to make our sites dynamic, and implement as approved by OLHA Board.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="mso-list:Ignore">6.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span><![endif]>Process, collect, compare and report on Google analytics to identify where visitor interest lies, and make adjustments to socials media tools as dictated by data. Present this information at OLHA board meetings together with recommendations
on proposed changes for approval.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="mso-list:Ignore">7.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span><![endif]>Create a both a hard copy Procedures Manual and a digital version that can be uploaded to Basecamp for easy access for board members providing appropriate guidance for all social media tool maintenance to insure sustainability of tools
once internship is complete. Procedures Manual should include website maintenance, content schedule and calendar flagging when certain materials should be updated.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="mso-list:Ignore">8.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span><![endif]>Upon completion of internship, prepare a “Next Steps Report.”<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Formed in 1960s, OLHA is an association of historical societies and museums that works closely with the Ohio Historical Society (OHS) to fulfill a common goal to encourage the preservation and the presentation of Ohio's heritage.
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Qualifications:<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">An ideal candidate would be a tech savvy history major. A history major is preferred, but social media, technology, marketing or business majors with an interest in history will also be considered. An interest in creating original content
and author articles is also desired. Candidates should be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate programs and have previous technology experience.
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Compensation:<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">This is a paid internship with a $2,000 stipend, which will be paid in four payments. Upon completion, the Local History Office and OLHA representatives will provide the intern with written letters of recommendation and will be available
as references.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>To apply: <o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin-left:0in">Please submit letter of interest, resume, two letters of recommendation, a writing sample, and links to any internet/web based projects you have participated in to:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in">Annamae Kacsandi, Lead Volunteer Coordinator,
<a href="mailto:akacsandi@ohiohistory.org">akacsandi@ohiohistory.org</a>, <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in">800 E. 17<sup>th</sup> Avenue, Columbus, OH 43211, 614-297-2392 (phone) 614-297-2293 (fax)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-left:0in">Deadline to apply is May 3, 2013.<b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
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