Center for Latin American & Latino Studies Assistant (Student)

American University • Washington, DC

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About The Position

The Center for Latin American & Latino Studies (CLALS) engages scholars and practitioners to promote cutting-edge research that enriches understanding of Latin America and Latino communities in the United States. The Center hires student assistants to provide research, administrative, and logistical support to its Director, faculty, staff, and fellows as needed. The work is likely to include collecting and processing project data and preparing for events. Other duties may be assigned.

This position is available only to enrolled American University students in good standing. It is part-time, with an expected workload of 15–25 hours per week, and pays $20.00 per hour.

Requirements

• Be an enrolled student in good standing in an American University program.
• Be dependable and attentive to detail.
• Be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Have excellent research, writing, and editing abilities.
• Have good computer and IT skills.

Nice To Haves

• Studying a field related to Latin America and/or Latino communities in the United States.
• Strong Spanish and/or Portuguese language skills.
• Production skills such as creating videos, podcasts, digital editing, and infographics.

Responsibilities

• Provide research, administrative, and logistical support to the CLALS Director, faculty, staff, and fellows as called upon.
• Assist with the collection and processing of project data.
• Assist with event preparation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed