ABHS Office Assistants
About The Position
The American Baptist Historical Society seeks Federal Work-Study students for public research assistant and business office assistant duties. Public Research Assistants work with the archivist to respond to reference queries, scan documents and photographs, organize and inventory collections, and support the reference desk. Business Office Assistants help the office manager with clerical tasks and mass mailings. Up to four students may be employed. The position pays $10.50 to $11.50 per hour, with wages based on length of employment, performance, and job duties. Total earnings are limited to the student's Federal Work-Study award. Students must work at least 4 hours per week, with a minimum of 2 hours per shift, and may work up to 25 hours per week, subject to student employment policies and ABHS needs. Employment generally lasts one academic year and depends on continued FWS eligibility, the student's award, available departmental funds, and performance. A cover letter must be emailed for application review, and FWS eligibility is required. ABHS, founded in 1853, is the oldest Baptist historical society and holds a large and diverse collection of Baptist historical materials. It collects, preserves, and interprets Baptist history, including the historical records of American Baptist Churches, USA. ABHS is located at Mercer University's Atlanta Administration & Conference Center, Suite 150.
Requirements
- Federal Work-Study eligibility is required.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Computer literacy.
- Punctuality and reliability.
- Ability to follow instructions and work without constant supervision.
- Must work at least 4 hours per week, with a minimum of 2 hours per shift.
- A cover letter must be emailed for application review.
Responsibilities
- Assist the archivist with researching and writing responses to reference queries.
- Scan documents and photographs.
- Shelve, retrieve, organize, and inventory historical and library collections.
- Help supervise the reference desk by assisting researchers with card catalogues, public access computers, microfilm readers, and finding aids.
- Retrieve records from collection rooms and return them to their proper locations.
- Assist the office manager with clerical duties, including photocopying, scanning, data entry, and answering phones.
- Help process mass mailings, including folding letters and stuffing envelopes.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
