About the role#
The Archives Student Assistant role supports the AU Archives & Special Collections department by managing collections projects and assisting with daily operations. This position is open only to currently enrolled American University students. The role involves working under the supervision of the Associate Archivist to process collections, maintain the reading room, and support administrative functions. This is a part-time position requiring 10 hours per week.
What you'll do#
- Organize, arrange, and describe both new and legacy archival collections.
- Handle materials with care and perform basic preservation and rehousing tasks.
- Track and document project progress using Microsoft Office tools including Excel, Word, and Teams.
- Assist with reference requests by retrieving materials for visitors.
- Support office staff by welcoming visitors and maintaining a staff presence in the Reading Room.
What you'll need#
- High school diploma or its equivalent.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to write clearly.
- Ability to learn and adapt to new workflows, tools, and technologies.
- Ability to lift items up to 40 pounds and retrieve materials from shelves up to seven feet high.
- Ability to work independently and collegially with others.
Location & details#
- Location: Spring Valley Campus, Washington, DC.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: 10 hours per week, Tuesday through Friday between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm, in shifts of 4 hours or longer.
- Compensation: $18.40 per hour.
- Requirements: Students may need to use their own laptop for work tasks.
