Kutsche Office of Local History

The Southwest Black Michigan Heritage Society

The Southwest Black Michigan Heritage Society
Supervisor: Donna Odom heritagesociety@charter.net  269.873.2327
Location: 471 W. South Street, Suite 42A Kalamazoo, MI 49007

Skill Sets Required:
*Communication Skills
*Research Skills
*People Skills
*Basic Writing Skills
*A Passion for History & African American Culture
*2.5 GPA or Higher
*Completed Sophomore Year

Upcoming Projects/Needs for Student Intern:
*Ongoing Oral Histories
-Interviewing
-Transcribing
-Archiving

*Ongoing Research for Programs
-Family History Program
- Racial Healing Programs

*Monthly Newsletter
*Website Upkeep
*Work with local libraries
The SMBHS will provide/train in the following areas:
*2 Day Oral History Training
The Kutsche Office will provide/train in the following areas:
*Archival Logistic DVD Lectures/Training Manual
*The application process & interview process
 
If interested please email your cover letter and resume to Lynelle Brown at kutsche@gvsu.edu

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