History Department Office Assistant (PT)

Kraus-Anderson Incorporated • Minneapolis, MN

11h • $17 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

This position will assist with the organization and cleanup of the KA History Department. Approximately 8/10 hours/week, flexible, through Labor Day.

Requirements

• Excellent organizational skills (both analog and digital assets)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively coach others
• Proactive personality type that seeks work and activities that support the efficiency and effectiveness of the team
• Ability to learn new skills and disciplines
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude and contribute to creative problem-solving
• Ability to maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures
• Ability to possess and maintain exceptional work ethic as well as uphold company values and demand the highest standard of conduct from self and others
• Ability to protect the organization’s value by keeping information confidential and maintain client confidentiality

Nice To Haves

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED)
• One year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Demonstrated experience with teaching, training and coaching others
• Experience working with archival materials and fragile items
• Familiarity with cataloguing software or inventory databases
• Interest in history, storytelling, archival work, museums or library science are all encouraged

Responsibilities

• Work with Archivist and team to organize archival materials (documents, photographs, artifacts) for easier access and long-term preservation.
• Clean and declutter the archival space, including safe handling of older or delicate materials.
• Inventory and catalog items using basic archival or spreadsheet tools.
• Assist in reconfiguring the space for dual-purpose use (archives and research/display).
• Support the development of basic display areas for public or internal use.
• Label, store, and protect materials appropriately.
• Coordinate scanning protocols and provide clear direction for internal scanning of mixed media items.
• Coordinating transfer of select media to outside vendors for conversion to digital files
• Identify and set aside items in need of conservation or special attention.
• Follow handling and organizational protocols to ensure the integrity of historical materials.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees