Archives Project Assistant — Student (Part-Time, 10 hrs/wk)

American University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

American University seeks an Archives Student Project Assistant to process archival collections for the USAID Alumni Association under supervision. You will follow a processing plan, research collections, organize and describe items, and perform basic preservation and finding aid tasks.

The role may involve welcoming visitors, supporting staff in the Reading Room, and assisting with reference requests. Strong attention to detail and independent work are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Excellent organization, analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally.

Responsibilities

• Organize, arrange, and describe new and legacy archival collections using provided tools and workflows.
• Handle archival materials carefully and perform basic preservation.
• Track progress using MS Excel and project plans to meet deadlines.

Skills

Organization

Analytical

Research

Problem-solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Learning new tools

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Teams

Microsoft 365

Job description

American University seeks an Archives Student Project Assistant to process archival collections for the USAID Alumni Association under supervision. You will follow a processing plan, research collections, organize and describe items, and perform basic preservation and finding aid tasks.

The role may involve welcoming visitors, supporting staff in the Reading Room, and assisting with reference requests. Strong attention to detail and independent work are essential.