Content Administrator

Calvin University • Grand Rapids, MI

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Content Administrator - Christian Classic Ethereal Library (CCEL) at Calvin University Join our team on the campus of Calvin University as a Content Administrator for Hymnary.org , the world's largest database of hymns and hymnody! We offer a collaborative environment that recognizes and celebrates independent work while emphasizing the importance of working as a team. This full-time, on-site position offers the opportunity to preserve and share Christian musical heritage through a wide variety of data-related tasks. We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to manage and enhance our website’s extensive content and database by entering and formatting hymnal content, resolving data duplication, proofreading musical scores, and training volunteers who help expand our resources. This position also will occasionally provide technical support to customers, respond to user inquiries, and suggest improvements to Hymnary’s functionality. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree, exceptional attention to detail, basic music literacy, and strong research skills using library databases.

Requirements

• bachelor's degree
• exceptional attention to detail
• basic music literacy
• strong research skills using library databases

Responsibilities

• Enter and format hymnal content and related materials for Hymnary.org and associated websites
• Review and proofread musical scores for accuracy
• Connect database records to authority structures and resolve duplicate entries
• Merge duplicate hymn text, tune, and person records to maintain database integrity
• Research hymn information to answer user inquiries and resolve data questions
• Train and supervise music engravers and student assistants
• Recruit, train, and monitor volunteer contributors
• Correspond regularly with volunteers and track their activity and contributions
• Provide ongoing support and feedback to ensure quality standards
• Respond to customer inquiries about shipping and product access
• Provide technical support for Hymnary’s mobile applications
• Link products to website and maintain product information
• Oversee musical score production, including proofreading and quality control
• Occasionally write promotional content and website copy
• Identify and recommend improvements to website functionality and user experience

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees