Entry-Level Archival Assistant
Job Description (Archives)
We are looking for two entry-level archival assistants this summer! Entry-level archival assistants support collection development and the public use of historical primary sources related to Upper Peninsula and NMU history. Our collecting areas include labor, environmental, Native American, and LGBTQ+ topics. Student assistants play a critical role in preserving the past for future generations. The work is challenging and interesting, offering many opportunities to develop valuable professional and academic skills. This position is a fantastic entry point into careers such as History, Archive and Museum Management, or Library and Information Technology. Each student assistant will be trained for a specific task related to their skills and interests (i.e. arrangement and description, digitization, etc.) in addition to assisting patrons with research and other specially assigned tasks.
We are willing to work around your academic schedule and other commitments. Our operational hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. You can work up to 40 hours per week if desired, although this is certainly not a requirement. Additionally, this position will be maintained going into the Fall semester; priority will be placed on candidates who can continue to work through the academic year.
Please attach a formal resume and cover letter with the application.
Required skills: Adaptability and problem-solving, professional communication, time management, attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work independently.
Preferred skills: Customer service background, research and writing skills, Microsoft Excel, experience with digitization and audio-visual editing software (Photoshop, Audition, Premiere Pro).
Open to all majors; suggested for History, Sociology, Anthropology, Political Science, English, and Journalism
Note: as construction on Harden Hall is likely to increase over the summer, please expect loud, unpredictable noises and other such inconveniences.