Student Research Assistant: Antiracist Oral History Aide

American University; Washington; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

American University in Washington, DC is seeking a part-time student to support the Antiracist Research & Policy Center (ARPC) in the "Chocolate City Speaks" and COUNTERNARRATIVES oral history projects. You will work closely with the ARPC director and contracted expert to collect and organize interviews.

This position is limited to enrolled AU students, offers modest hours (5 per week) at $18.40 per hour, and is ideal for someone interested in social justice research and archival work.

Qualifications

• Active Federal Work Study (FWS) award required.
• Enrollment as American University student required.

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.
• Record, store, and promote the oral histories with contracted expert and director.

Job description

American University in Washington, DC is seeking a part-time student to support the Antiracist Research & Policy Center (ARPC) in the "Chocolate City Speaks" and COUNTERNARRATIVES oral history projects. You will work closely with the ARPC director and contracted expert to collect and organize interviews.

This position is limited to enrolled AU students, offers modest hours (5 per week) at $18.40 per hour, and is ideal for someone interested in social justice research and archival work.