Archaeology Lab Research Assistant (Student)

American University; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

American University is seeking a part-time student worker for the Public Archaeology and Cultural Heritage Lab (PACH) in the Department of Anthropology. The role supports communication, digital publications, and research tasks related to launching the lab as a new research hub on campus.

Applicants must be current AU undergraduates, eligible for Federal Work Study, and able to commit 8–10 hours per week at the Hamilton Building.

Qualifications

• Current AU student (undergraduate) with or without a Federal Work Study award.
• Pursuing a degree, minor, or certificate (undergraduate) in Anthropology; students in communication, humanities, journalism, and social sciences encouraged.
• Effective writing and communication skills; attention to detail; comfortable speaking with people from diverse backgrounds; customer service experience.

Responsibilities

• Define the strategic vision and core functions of the PACH lab and its campus launch.
• Support communication functions (email, social media, website, materials).
• Assist research efforts including artifact processing and cultural heritage interpretation.
• Assist in planning and executing lab events.
• Attend and support in-person lab events.
• Track student participation metrics.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

Current AU student (undergraduate)

Pursuing anthropology-related degree/minor/certificate

Job description

Work Where You Learn: Build Experience, Grow Skills, and Contribute to Your University Community. This position is available only to enrolled American University students. Most student positions at American University are eligible to use Federal Work Study (FWS) awards, with a few exceptions. FWS funds cannot be applied to janitorial, construction, partisan or sectarian positions. For information or questions regarding FWS funds, please contact American University's Office of Financial Aid.

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Department: College of Arts & Sciences Time Type: Part time FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Description: Summary: This position supports the Public Archaeology and Cultural Heritage Lab (PACH) in the Department of Anthropology, part of the College of Arts and Sciences. The position reports to and is supervised by the PACH Director. This position will support tasks related to the development of the lab as a new research hub on campus. Focus areas within the position can include, but are not necessarily limited to: communication, digital publications, and research support.

Essential Functions

• Contribute to defining the strategic vision and core functions of the PACH lab and its launch on campus.
• Support communication functions (email, social media, website, materials).
• Support research efforts of the lab, including archaeological artifact processing and cultural heritage interpretation.
• Support in the planning and execution of lab events.
• Attend and support in-person lab events.
• Track student participation metrics.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: Part-time. 8 - 10 hours per week.

Salary Range: $18.40 per hour.

Required Education and Experience: Current AU student (undergraduate) with or without a Federal Work Study award.

Preferred Education and Experience: Pursuing a degree, minor, or certificate (undergraduate) in Anthropology. Students in communication, humanities, journalism, and social sciences are also encouraged to apply.

Effective writing and communication skills. Effective attention to detail. Comfortable speaking with people from all different backgrounds. Experience or sensibility for customer service.

Location: Hamilton Building, Room 208 (Public Archaeology and Cultural Heritage Lab).

Other Details This position is available only to enrolled American University students. Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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