UG Research Assistant (Student) (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

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This position is available only to enrolled American University students.

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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.
• American University is an E-Verify employer.
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