Research Librarian / Zotero Curator

What to submit (one PDF is great):

1. Résumé or LinkedIn URL
2. Short answers (3–5 sentences each):
   • Why this mission resonates with you
   • Your weekly availability & timezone
   • Any access needs or accommodations we can provide
3. Role-specific work sample(s) (see below)

Preferred formats

• PDF for docs (preferred), .docx accepted
• Links for audio/video (Google Drive, Dropbox, YouTube/Vimeo unlisted)
• Spreadsheets as .csv or Google Sheet link
• File name: Role_LastFirst_YYYYMM.pdf (e.g., GrantResearch_SmithAlex_202511.pdf)

Accessibility

• You may answer the short-answer questions by audio or video (≤3 min) instead of text.
• Screen-reader–friendly docs are welcome.
• Tell us any accommodations you’d like during the process—we’re happy to provide them.

Privacy & ethics

• Do not share private health information or client data. Redact names where needed.
• You own your samples; by applying, you permit us to view them for evaluation only.
• If offered a stipend/contract, we’ll request a W-9 (US) and disclose any conflicts of interest.

Timeline

• We review applications weekly. If selected, you’ll be invited to a 15–20 min Zoom.
• You’ll hear from us within 7–10 days of submission—even if it’s a “not yet.”

Role-Specific Work Samples

Community Host (Support & Discord)

• A 5–7 sentence example of an inclusive welcome or de-escalation reply you’ve written (anonymize).
• A sample prompt you’d post to spark gentle, trauma-aware conversation.
• (Optional) A screenshot or link showing community guidelines you’ve used or admired.

Grant Research Volunteer (Research, not writing)

• Two grant links you believe fit us + one-sentence fit note for each.
• A mini table (CSV or in your PDF) with 5 rows like:
• Funder, Amount, Area, Eligibility, Deadline, Link, Fit Notes
• (Optional) One sentence on attachments you think the funder will require.

Podcast/Concert Production Assistant

• Links to 1–2 shipped pieces (podcast/video) + 2–3 bullets on what you did.
• A 30–60 sec clip you trimmed (link is fine).
• (Optional) A sample show note paragraph (5–7 sentences).

Literature Review & Bibliography Associate

• Two Chicago-style citations + 2–3 sentence annotations each.
• (Optional) Zotero export (.ris) or Google Doc bibliography page.

Survey QA & Proofreader (Accessibility-First)

• A marked-up example (Track Changes or Google Doc comments) improving 3–5 survey questions for clarity, bias, and reading level.
• Plain-language rewrite of one multi-part question (before/after).
• (Optional) A quick readability pass note (target grade level, changes made).

Special requests (optional but helpful)

• Confirm you’re comfortable using our tools (Google Workspace, Drive, Descript for media, Sheets for research).
• Note any software/equipment you lack so we can plan accommodations.
• If applying for a stipend-eligible role, confirm you can receive payments via our system and complete a W-9 (US).