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

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.