The Fighting Erasure: Digitizing Gaza’s Genocide & the War on Lebanon project seeks experienced and dedicated volunteers to join our team. We are seeking experienced digital archivists, web designers, fundraisers, trainers, grant writers, copy editors, graphic designers, and videographers who are able to commit regular hours on an ongoing basis to the project. At this time, we are not able to provide training.
See below for more details on each position.
The Fighting Erasure project operates with almost no funding and much institutional obfuscation. It is made possible by the deep commitment of a global network of volunteers led by Palestinian and Lebanese steering and management teams. We are a network of diverse academics, archivists, heritage professionals, memory workers, engineers, programmers, content creators, educators, administrators, artists and writers who have been workingly tirelessly since October 8, 2023 to provide any and all support, resources and labour required by people on the ground to rescue, recover, preserve and safeguard archives, heritage, land and life in the face of the expanding Zionist colonization and genocide.
The Fighting Erasure project is volunteer run, locally driven, community based, and uncompromisingly anticolonial and decolonial. It refuses the displacement of archives and archival sovereignty, as well as the prevalent paternalistic and racist models of global heritage interventions. Our basis of unity for all volunteers and project collaborators is the Call to Archive Against Genocide.
Housed at the Archives & Digital Media Lab, the project operates through a network of organizations, communities, and individuals that is global in scale and locally grounded. By becoming a volunteer, you join a diverse and welcoming community of knowledgeable and principled people imbued with a culture of mutual care and support who believe deeply that liberation is inevitable and another world is in the making.
Volunteers have the opportunity to become Fellows at the Archives & Digital Media Lab. Please indicate in your application if you would be interested in becoming a Fellow as well. Check out our current Fellows here.
Read more about the project on the website of the Archives & Digital Media Lab here, and in the following:
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Read: Briarpatch, “Resistant Archives in the Shadow of Genocide,” by Dr. Jamila J. Ghaddar.
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Read: "Settling Shadows: Cartographic Analysis of Settler Colonialism in the West Bank" by: Zaynab Nemr, Rami Zurayk, Jad Isaac, and Issa Zboun.
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Read: ‘Gaza’s Crisis Beyond the Headlines: Through Data, Media, and Technology,’ the University of Tokyo report which reflects on the Fighting Erasure project and the Beyond the Headlines symposium held at the UTokyo campus on March 31, 2025.
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Read: Ghaddar, J.J. Palestine as provenance: archiving against genocide from Gaza to South Lebanon (Jabal Amil). Archival Science 25(20) (2025).
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Digital Archivist (Volunteer) - min. 5 years experience required (10-20 hours a month).
Description: Catalog and preserve digital collections to ensure long-term accessibility and security. Apply metadata standards and digital preservation best practices to create a comprehensive Digital Archive on the Gaza Genocide & War on Lebanon stewarded by the Archives & Digital Media Lab. The digital archive documents the events, data, media, and audiovisual content from Gaza and elsewhere in Palestine, as well as South Lebanon starting from October 7, 2023. This archive will serve as a detailed record for future reference, analysis, and historical documentation. Learn about the project here.
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Experience in organizing, preserving, and managing digital collections created for long-term access.
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Expert knowledge in metadata standards and best practices (e.g. ISAD(G), RiC, RAD, Dublin Core, PREMIS)
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Minimum 3 years of experience in digital archiving, digital curation, or similar roles.
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Expertise in preservation workflows and handling sensitive archival material.
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Knowledge of long-term digital storage and preservation tools and methods.
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Experience and knowledge of social media archiving and web archiving tools preferred.
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Experience working with or in Indigenous and Global South contexts is preferred.
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Arabic language proficiency is preferred.
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Archival & Records Management Instructors & Mentors (Volunteer) min. 3-5 years experience required.
Description: Provide free workshops and trainings, help develop curriculum, serve as a mentor for training participants, and/or help coordinate educational opportunities for archivists, librarians and heritage professionals in Palestine, Lebanon and elsewhere in the Global South where there is conflict, war, and/or a lack of archival training and education opportunities. As part of the Fighting Erasure project, we coordinate and run free, bilingual and accessible educational and training programs to increase the capacity and resilience of people on the ground in safeguarding and recovering archives. Training topics range from records creation, functional classification, and archival & arrangement: to emergency response, disaster mitigation, and archival first aid; to digitization, digital curation preparation and ARM tools/technologies software/system. Learn about our training program here.
We seek individuals who are able to provide one or more of the following:
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Experience in university or professional settings developing and delivering trainings or courses related to any archival and records management topics.
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Ability to provide support to community and cultural heritage teams in protecting and recovering archival materials during war.
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Capacity to deliver trainings on war and disaster preparedness, emergency response, and best practices in archival first aid.
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Experience providing guidance on physical and digital collections recovery.
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Minimum 3-5 years of practical, hands-on experience in archival emergency response and recovery is preferred.
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Experience in training or teaching workshops is strongly preferred.
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Background in supporting community or cultural heritage institutions, especially in resource-limited or high-risk contexts, is preferred.
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Experience working with or in Indigenous and Global South contexts is preferred.
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Arabic language proficiency is preferred.
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Fundraising Specialist (Volunteer) - min. 3-5 years experience required (10-20 hours a month).
Description: Design and implement fundraising campaigns, including donor outreach and engagement with community and international organizations for the Fighting Erasure project. Build relationships with community, advocacy and international organizations to meet and exceed funding goals. Learn about the project here.
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Experience leading donor engagement and fundraising initiatives.
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Experience coordinating campaigns, grant applications, and partnership opportunities.
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Minimum 3-5 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising or development.
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Proven success in meeting or exceeding fundraising goals, with evidence of past campaigns or secured funding.
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Skilled in using donor management systems (CRM), crowdfunding platforms, and digital fundraising tools.
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Familiarity with international organizations, community-based initiatives, and fundraising networks.
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Experience working with or in Indigenous and Global South contexts is preferred.
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Arabic language proficiency is preferred.
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Grant Writer (Volunteer) - min. 3 years experience required (10-20 hours a month).
Description: Research funding opportunities, write grant proposals and prepare proposal packages for the Fighting Erasure Project. This role involves close collaboration with ADML team members. Learn more about the project here.
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Experience in researching and writing funding proposals.
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Experience with academic, community or international organization contexts.
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Minimum 3 years of experience in grant writing with a successful track record.
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Proficiency in donor databases, grant portals, and online submission platforms.
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Skilled in budget preparation and reporting requirements.
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Ability to research funding opportunities.
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Arabic language proficiency is preferred.
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Web Designer (Volunteer) - min. 4 years experience required (10-20 hours a month).
Description: Designing, updating and maintaining the ADML website. This role also includes implementing basic security measures to safeguard the site and ensure a smooth user experience. Learn more about our website here.
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Experience in designing and maintaining a professional or social movement, user-friendly website.
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Minimum 4 years of experience in web design and site management.
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Proficiency in HTML/CSS, WordPress, Google Sites, and basic SEO.
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Experience managing website hosting, domains, and site security.
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Familiarity with performance optimization and troubleshooting.
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Arabic language proficiency is preferred.
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Copy-Editor (Volunteer) - min. 3 years experience required (10-20 hours a month).
Description: Edit and proofread written materials for clarity, accuracy, and consistent style for grant applications, promotional materials and other content relating to the Fighting Erasure Project and the Archives & Digital Media Lab. Learn about the project here.
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Review, edit, and proofread materials to ensure clarity, accuracy, and consistency of style.
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Experience with advocacy, grant, and academic writing.
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Minimum 3 years of professional experience in writing, copy-editing, or publishing.
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Arabic language proficiency and translation experience is preferred.
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Digital Video Producer (Volunteer) - min. 3 years experience (10-20 hours a month).
Description: Plan, manage, and execute livestreams and digital broadcasts for events and campaigns, ensuring seamless production. Film, edit, and deliver polished video content for storytelling, social media, and community engagement for the Fighting erasure project and the Archives & Digital Media Lab. Learn more about the project here.
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Minimum 2 years of professional experience in livestreaming/video production/editing.
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Proficiency in livestreaming, video broadcasting and video editing tools.
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Experience coordinating livestreams, event coverage, and creating social media-ready video content is required.
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Content Creator (Volunteer) - min. 3 years experience (10-20 hours a month).
Description: Produce engaging digital content for social media, newsletters, and campaigns for the Fighting Erasure Project and the Archives & Digital Media Lab. Create and plan long-term dynamic social media strategies and monitor online engagement. Learn about the project here.
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Develop engaging written, visual, or multimedia content for digital platforms.
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Experience with creative storytelling and social media campaigns.
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Minimum 3 years of experience in content creation or social media strategy.
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Strong record of producing content tailored for different social media platforms.
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Proficiency in social media strategy.
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Experience with archival, cultural heritage, or advocacy-focused projects is preferred.
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Arabic language proficiency and translation is preferred.
9. Graphic Designer - min. 3 years experience (10-20 hours a month).
Description: Produce digital and graphic materials for event promotion and organizational programming. Develop strong and cohesive branding for the Fighting Erasure Project and Archives & Digital Media Lab.
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Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva, or other editing & design tools.
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Experience distilling complex information into digestible materials for public use.
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Experience maintaining brand consistency across design materials and platforms.
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Experience with archival, cultural heritage, or advocacy-focused projects is preferred.
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Arabic language proficiency is preferred.
10. WordPress Developer (Remote/Freelance) - min. 3-5 years experience required.
Description: We are looking for a skilled WordPress Developer with strong backend and integration capabilities. The ideal candidate should have proven experience with WordPress development, including child themes and custom plugin development. Arabic language proficiency is required.
Hands-on experience with:
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Custom Post Types (CPTs)
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Custom Taxonomies
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Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) or similar tools.
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Ability to build custom importers from Excel/CSV files.
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Experience with WP All Import Pro or building custom queue/batch import systems is a strong plus.
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Capability to design and implement custom REST API endpoints with support for filters (e.g., age, gender, governorate, date range), pagination, and caching.
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Experience integrating interactive maps using Leaflet (open source) or Mapbox GL, including marker clustering and GeoJSON support.
Strong focus on performance optimization:
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Database indexing
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Query optimization
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Object caching / Transients
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Lazy loading of images
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Solid understanding of security and access control:
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Admin-only roles for import
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File validation & field sanitization
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CSRF protection using nonces
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Proficient in: PHP 8+, MySQL, JavaScript (ES6), HTML/CSS
Experience with the following are preferred:
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ACF JSON and WP-CLI for batch operations
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PostGIS or using POINT/Spatial Indexing (if needed later)
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Advanced media handling: downloading & attaching external images to the media library
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Internationalization (i18n): RTL support and UI alignment with design
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QA/testing: Unit/Acceptance testing, error logging, and retry mechanisms
Deadline: September 15, 2025
Applications: Please send a cover letter and CV as a single PDF to comms@archiveslab.org.
