UG Research Assistant (Student) (FWS)

American University; United States; Sur place; USD 25 000 - 28 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

American University seeks a part-time student assistant to support the Antiracist Research & Policy Center in the Chocolate City Speaks and COUNTERNARRATIVES oral history projects. The role collaborates with the ARPC director and contracted expert to advance research with community interviews.

The position is limited to enrolled AU students with an active Federal Work Study award. It offers 5 hours per week at $18.40 per hour and is a non-exempt, on-campus opportunity in Washington, DC.

Qualifications

• Active Federal Work Study (FWS) award required.

Responsabilités

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

Description du poste

Work Where You Learn: Build Experience, Grow Skills, and Contribute to Your University Community. This position is available only to enrolled American University students. Most student positions at American University are eligible to use Federal Work Study (FWS) awards, with a few exceptions. FWS funds cannot be applied to janitorial, construction, partisan or sectarian positions. For information or questions regarding FWS funds, please contact American University's Office of Financial Aid.

Department: College of Arts & Sciences. Time Type: Part time. FLSA Status: Non-Exempt.

Job Description: Summary: This student will support the Antiracist Research & Policy Center (ARPC) 'Chocolate City Speaks' oral history project and the ARPC's COUNTERNARRATIVES oral history project. They will collaborate both with the ARPC director and the ARPC's contracted expert in the oral histories that we are studying.

Essential Functions

• Conducting background research on minoritized populations in DC and the effects of gentrification on those populations.
• Working with the contracted expert to locate and schedule ethnographic interviews with key artistic and political figures in a range of pre-gentrification minoritized communities.
• Working with the contracted expert and director to record, store, and promote the oral histories.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: Part-time. 5 hours per week. Salary Range: $18.40 per hour.

Required Education and Experience: Student must have an active Federal Work Study (FWS) award.

Other Details: This position is available only to enrolled American University students. Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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