Black Gospel Archive Student Assistant

About the role#

The Black Gospel Archive (BGA) Student Assistant provides administrative, visitor services, and project support for the Black Gospel Archive at Baylor University. This role works closely with the Archive’s director and staff to facilitate daily operations, support research activities, and maintain the archive's collections. This is a paid, part-time student position.

What you'll do#

• Maintain a professional presence at the front desk and serve as a welcoming point of contact.
• Greet visitors, answer questions, and provide basic orientation to the archive’s collections and spaces.
• Assist in preparing the archive for classes, events, meetings, and other scheduled activities.
• Support staff in the Riley Digitization Center with digitization, metadata creation, and inventory tasks related to the Black Gospel Music Preservation Project.
• Assist with the organization, maintenance, and stewardship of archival materials and related resources.
• Complete additional duties and special projects as assigned.

What you'll need#

• Interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• A demonstrated interest in archives, music, and cultural preservation.
• Preferred majors include History, Communications, Media Studies, Art, or Anthropology.

Location & details#

• Location: Moody Library, Waco, Texas.
• Work Modality: On-site.
• Schedule: Up to 15 hours per week, Monday through Friday, between 9 am and 4 pm.
• Term: Rolling, ongoing employment.