Historical Researcher

LEAVING A LEGACY DOCUMENTARY PROJECT

Historical Research

Experiential Learning Opportunity

Organization: Generational Wealth Educators (GWE)

Location: Remote Preferred

Duration: 6 Months

Time Commitment: 5–10 Hours Per Week

About the Project

Leaving a Legacy seeks to preserve the history of East Spencer and the historic Dunbar School while documenting a new chapter of community revitalization and economic opportunity.

Position Summary

The Historical Research participant will help uncover, organize, and preserve historical information that supports the documentary's storytelling and educational value.

This opportunity is ideal for individuals interested in history, African American studies, archives, public history, education, library science, or research.

Responsibilities

• Research the history of East Spencer and Dunbar School

• Identify historical photographs and archival materials

• Assist in developing documentary timelines

• Support interview preparation with historical context

• Research community leaders and significant milestones

• Assist with alumni outreach and historical preservation efforts

• Organize research findings for documentary production

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong research and analytical skills

• Attention to detail

• Strong writing and documentation abilities

• Interest in historical preservation

• Ability to organize information effectively

Learning Opportunities

• Historical research methods

• Archival preservation

• Documentary development

• Community history documentation

• Educational storytelling

Compensation

This is an experiential learning opportunity. GWE is actively pursuing grants and sponsorships that may support future stipends based on funding availability and project participation.