Oral History Research Assistant (Part-Time, FWS)

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

Job summary

American University is seeking a part-time student to support the Antiracist Research & Policy Center's Chocolate City Speaks and COUNTERNARRATIVES oral history projects. You will collaborate with the ARPC director and contracted expert to help locate interview subjects and manage interviews.

The role emphasizes background research on DC minoritized communities affected by gentrification, recording and storing oral histories, and assisting with outreach.

Qualifications

• Student must have an active Federal Work Study (FWS) award.

Responsibilities

• Conduct background research on minoritized populations in DC and effects of gentrification.
• Locate and schedule ethnographic interviews with key figures in pre-gentrification minoritized communities, with contracted expert.
• Record, store, and promote the oral histories with director and expert.

Skills

Background research

Interview coordination

Oral history support

Education

Active FWS award

Job description

American University is seeking a part-time student to support the Antiracist Research & Policy Center's Chocolate City Speaks and COUNTERNARRATIVES oral history projects. You will collaborate with the ARPC director and contracted expert to help locate interview subjects and manage interviews.

The role emphasizes background research on DC minoritized communities affected by gentrification, recording and storing oral histories, and assisting with outreach.