Archives & Public History Fellow - Student Assistant

Georgia Highlands College; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Georgia Highlands College seeks a Student Assistant Archives and Public History Fellow at the Cartersville instructional site. This part-time, temporary fellowship offers paid training and hands-on experience in archival processing, digitization, and public history projects.

Undergraduates gain exposure to libraries and museums, participate in the America 250 initiative, and contribute to exhibit development and educational programming. About 10 hours per week are required.

Qualifications

• Current GHC undergraduate student in good academic standing.
• Able to commit ~10 hours per week during the fellowship.
• Demonstrated interest in libraries, archives, history, or cultural heritage.

Responsibilities

• Participate in required fellowship training and professional development activities.
• Assist with arranging and processing archival collections.
• Assist with describing archival materials and creating basic collection documentation.
• Digitize photographs, documents, and other historical materials.
• Follow established archival handling and preservation procedures.
• Assist with research involving local and regional history.
• Conduct primary and secondary source research related to project themes.
• Assist with research and programming associated with the America 250 initiative.
• Develop educational and interpretive materials based on archival research.
• Assist with preparation of printed interpretive materials.
• Assist with development and installation of public exhibits.
• Participate in community outreach and public‑engagement activities.
• Participate in visits to professional archival repositories.
• Participate in archival training and professional development opportunities.
• Work collaboratively with other Student Fellows and project personnel.
• Meet regularly with project mentors and advisors.
• Complete assigned reflection, assessment, or documentation activities associated with the fellowship.
• Present or share project work with college or community audiences as assigned.
• Perform other related project duties.

Skills

Interest in libraries

Public history

Research skills

Education

Current Georgia Highlands College undergraduate student in good academic standing

Job description

Georgia Highlands College seeks a Student Assistant Archives and Public History Fellow at the Cartersville instructional site. This part-time, temporary fellowship offers paid training and hands-on experience in archival processing, digitization, and public history projects.

Undergraduates gain exposure to libraries and museums, participate in the America 250 initiative, and contribute to exhibit development and educational programming. About 10 hours per week are required.