Archives Student Assistant — Undergrad, 6–12 hrs/week

Winthrop University; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Winthrop University is offering an Archives Student Employee - FWS Experienced position in Rock Hill, SC. The role supports the Pettus Archives, assisting with arrangement, description, and preservation of collections.

The student will help answer reference questions, participate in digitization projects, assist with audio-visual materials, and help create and install exhibits, while following archival policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Preferred archival experience and interest in pursuing a career in archives/history.
• Willingness to abide by archival policies and procedures regarding fragile/historic materials.
• Good organizational and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Assist in arrangement, description, and preservation of Archives collections.
• Answer reference questions and assist researchers.
• Assist with digitization projects and audio-visual collections.
• Carry out preservation techniques and re-shelving of materials.
• Assist with creation and installation of exhibits.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Winthrop University is offering an Archives Student Employee - FWS Experienced position in Rock Hill, SC. The role supports the Pettus Archives, assisting with arrangement, description, and preservation of collections.

The student will help answer reference questions, participate in digitization projects, assist with audio-visual materials, and help create and install exhibits, while following archival policies and procedures.