Specialist, Airtable Integration
Title
Specialist, Airtable Integration
Description
Department: Oral History Projects
Reports to: Associate Director, Oral History Projects
Job Type: Temporary – Part-time
Job Classification: Hourly (Non-exempt)
Job Duration: October 6, 2025 – November 28, 2025
Workplace Location: Los Angeles – Pickford
Summary/Objective:
The Airtable Integration Specialist will be responsible for maintaining, updating, and modifying the Oral History Project’s (OHP) proprietary codebase that is used to integrate workflows between the Airtable and Jira platforms.
Essential Functions of the Job:
- Update Airtable API keys, authorization, and configuration
- Convert from deprecated individual API keys to personal access tokens.
- Update the configuration structure.
- Update Airtable API client library to pyAirtable v3.x
- Use the Migration Guide to update direct API calls.
- Update send() and find() functions for maximum performance and versatility, including checks for single search results, error handling.
- Update base, table, and record methods as appropriate.
- Conversion from microservices to an installable Python module
- Ensure Flake8 passing and set up Tox and GitHub actions to ensure viability in different environments.
- Set package structure and update dependencies.
- Ensure functionality for Jira
- Update Jira à Airtable sync methods.
- Ensure backlog of unsynchronized tasks is processed and represented correctly in Airtable.
- Ensure functionality for Excel transcripts uploaded to Airtable
- Update ExcelàAirtable sync methods.
- Ensure backlog of unloaded transcripts is processed and represented correctly in Airtable.
Required Competencies:
- A Bachelor of Science in Information or similar.
- At least 3 years or relevant experience.
- Knowledge of Python programming/coding language.
- Proficient understanding of Jira, Confluence, and Airtable platforms.
- Fundamental knowledge of IT infrastructure.
Preferred Qualifications:
- A Master of Science in Information or similar.
- Familiarity with the Oral History Projects’ workflows and protocols.
Work Environment:
- Hybrid schedule: standard office environment with flexibility to work from home.
Required Vaccination: Full vaccination against COVID-19 is required, including any booster vaccinations as applicable. Exception:Medical and religious accommodations approved by the Office of People & Culture.
Compensation: The expected salary for this role is $75.00 per hour. The actual base pay offered will be determined by factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and other factors permitted by law. Decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis.
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Position Requirements
Full-Time/Part-Time
Seasonal
Position
Specialist, Airtable Integration (OHP)
Location
Los Angeles
About the Organization
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is a global community of more than 10,000 of the most accomplished artists, filmmakers and executives working in film. In addition to celebrating and recognizing excellence in filmmaking through the Oscars, the Academy supports a wide range of initiatives to promote the art and science of the movies, including public programming, educational outreach and the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures.
EOE Statement
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