About the role#
The Center for Latin American & Latino Studies (CLALS) is hiring student assistants to support its director, faculty, staff, and fellows. This role involves a variety of administrative, research, and logistical tasks to help the center promote its work on Latin America and Latino communities in the US.
What you'll do#
- Provide research, administrative, and logistical support to center staff and fellows.
- Collect and process project data.
- Assist with event preparation.
- Take on other duties as assigned.
What you'll need#
- You must be a student in good standing at American University.
- You are dependable and show attention to detail.
- You can manage multiple tasks, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
- You possess strong research, writing, and editing skills.
- You have good computer and IT skills.
- Preference is given to students studying fields related to Latin America or Latino communities in the US.
- Proficiency in Spanish or Portuguese is a plus.
- Skills in video production, podcasting, digital editing, or infographic creation are highly desirable.
Location & details#
- This position is based on-site at the Spring Valley Campus in Washington, DC.
- This is a part-time role requiring 15 to 25 hours per week.
- The pay rate is $20.00 per hour.
- This role is open only to currently enrolled American University students.
About American University
American University is a higher education institution based in Washington, DC. Founded in 1893, the school holds a charter from Congress with a focus on public service. It operates several academic divisions including the School of Public Affairs and the Washington College of Law. The university employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people.
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