Contributing to Shared Histories Canada
SHC is committed to justice-oriented hiring and work practices. We welcome applicants of all identities, and are especially eager to welcome Indigenous, racialized, 2SLGBTQ+, and disabled collaborators. We will support disabled candidates through the application process and disabled contributors through our working relationship as per individual needs as best we can. Please let us know in your initial email if there are specific ways we can ensure this experience is welcoming for you. We also welcome applicants who are emerging in their fields and applicants who have come to their fields in non-traditional ways.
Projects Currently Seeking Contributors
There are no projects currently accepting contributions.
We look forward to welcoming new submissions in the future.
How to Apply
Stage One: Statement of Interest
If interested in collaborating on either educational or historical content, please send:
- A brief introduction to/description of yourself, where you are located, and what communities you’re connected to (if you would like to disclose);
- A brief statement of interest explaining why you would like to participate in this particular project and a short summary of your proposed work (approx. 250-300 words);
- A CV that includes professional and educational backgrounds and experiences.
If you are interested in developing historical content, email this statement to Anna Goldsworthy (she/her) at anna@sharedhistories.ca.
If you are interested in developing educational content, email this statement to Amanda Merpaw (she/her) at amanda@sharedhistories.ca.
Applications are considered on a rolling basis while projects are active.
Stage Two: Digital Conversation
If your proposal and experience aligns with our project goals, we will schedule an initial meeting for approximately 30-45 minutes to take place via Zoom or the phone. The purpose of this meeting is to introduce ourselves, chat further about your proposed work and our project, and for both SHC and the applicant to determine whether we would like to move forward with the collaboration.
Stage Three: Scope of Work Agreement
If both SHC and the applicant choose to move forward with the proposed work, SHC will send a Scope of Work Agreement to the applicant, which includes responsibilities, timelines, and remuneration details. The applicant will have the opportunity to provide feedback on the Scope of Work Agreement. Once the Agreement is revised and approved by both SHC and the applicant, both parties will sign.
Stage Four: Creating Exciting Work Together!
The best part! At this stage, we work together as collaboratively as feels best for you to support the development of the historical and/or educational content.
This stage includes ongoing conversation with your respective manager and, upon submission of drafts, also includes copy and content editing as necessary. When your contribution is finalized, where possible, it will be translated into French and will appear in both languages on our website and shared via our social media platforms.