Archivist Assistant - Oral History & Digitization

Csufasc; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

CSU Fullerton Auxiliary Services Corporation (ASC) seeks an Archival Assistant to support COPH grant-funded oral history projects. Tasks include editing transcripts, digitizing materials, creating abstracts, and archival assistance under the Archivist's supervision.

The position emphasizes careful transcription, metadata entry, and project tracking, with emphasis on English-language proficiency and experience in archival workflow; funding is grant-based and contingent on continued support.

Qualifications

• MA in History or related field.
• Experience with archival work preferred.
• Proficiency in English reading/writing.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe oral history interviews and edit transcripts for accuracy and formatting.
• Digitize archival materials and prepare materials for digitization workflows.
• Create abstracts summarizing narrators' backgrounds and experiences.
• Assist with organization, description, and management of archival materials and project tracking.

Skills

Oral history

Archival work

Transcription

Digitization

Abstract writing

Education

Master of Arts in History

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

CSU Fullerton Auxiliary Services Corporation (ASC) seeks an Archival Assistant to support COPH grant-funded oral history projects. Tasks include editing transcripts, digitizing materials, creating abstracts, and archival assistance under the Archivist's supervision.

The position emphasizes careful transcription, metadata entry, and project tracking, with emphasis on English-language proficiency and experience in archival workflow; funding is grant-based and contingent on continued support.