DSpace Coordinator (Part-time)

Lyrasis is seeking a collaborative and detail-oriented individual to serve as the DSpace Program

Coordinator.

DSpace is the software of choice for academic, non-profit & commercial organizations building open

digital repositories and is supported by a growing community. You can see more at

https://dspace.lyrasis.org/

The Program Coordinator serves as a liaison to the DSpace governance, service providers, software

developers, and other stakeholders. Key activities of the role include building communication and

outreach plans and coordinating meetings and presentations.

If you are someone who enjoys collaboration and solving interesting problems, you will thrive in this

role. Individuals with excellent communication skills, the ability to interact with a variety of different

stakeholders in a global community, and an interest in developing relationships with current and

potential community members are encouraged to apply.

This is currently a part-time position (16-20 hours per week) with the potential to grow into a full-time

role over time.

Duties/Job Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison to steering group, leadership group, community members, service providers,

developers, and other stakeholders

• Support will be provided by Technical Lead and others at Lyrasis
• Promote awareness of DSpace software and the community
• Support raising annual funding for program through memberships, grants, and in‐kind

contributions

• Present DSpace talks/webinars, some of which may require occasional travel
• Assist Technical Lead in planning & coordination activities of programs
• Provide support for governance meetings and elections
• Monitor and interact with the DSpace community on mailing lists and Slack
• Create (alone and in collaboration with the community) DSpace news, videos, blog posts,

newsletter, conference/meeting presentations, plan events and webinars)

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Skills and Qualifications

Required:

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Experience formulating, managing, and executing project plans
• Experience working effectively with a cross-functional team to plan and execute technology

projects

• A commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where differences and

complexities in background, cultures, values, and viewpoints are valued

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working collaboratively and communicating effectively with stakeholders coming

from a range of backgrounds

• Experience working with institutional and/or digital repositories
• Experience working in international organizations or communities
• Familiarity with GLAM (galleries, libraries, archives, museums) communities
• Familiarity with not-for-profit or open-source software community programs especially DSpace
• Ability to develop relationships with current and potential community members
• Multilingualism

Physical Demands

• Potential for occasional travel for team meetings or visits.

Position Location

• This position is part of a geographically and institutionally distributed team and applications

from candidates interested in telecommuting are welcome.

You should apply even if you do not feel that your credentials are a 100% match with the position description. We are looking for relevant skills and experience, not a checklist that exactly matches the position itself.

Applications will accepted until the position is filled but review of applications will begin on February 6, 2024.

All applications should include a resume and cover letter or brief statement of interest in the position.

At Lyrasis, one of our core values is to provide an inclusive environment to all who are employed here.Therefore, the organization is intentional in providing fair and equitable employment opportunities to all applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.