Public History Assistant
About The Position
The College of Arts and Sciences Work Study Employee assists the Dean, Associate Dean, Department Chairs, faculty, and staff with projects and administrative tasks, and welcomes visitors to the College of Arts and Sciences offices. The role supports university initiatives including CFAW and Experience LU and provides hands-on training in public history while working closely with the Director of Public History. At the Chaplains Museum, the assistant supports daily operations, visitor services, student worker projects, collections management, research, exhibit development, digital content, and social media. The position works independently while exercising good judgment and discretion, follows Liberty University policies, and contributes as a team member in keeping with the university’s Christian model and mission.
Requirements
- Be a junior in a History program.
- Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Understand, speak, and write English to communicate and correspond professionally.
- Have public communication skills sufficient to represent Liberty University professionally.
- Have strong organizational skills and computer skills.
- Reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment to solve routine and complex problems.
Nice To Haves
- Be a senior or graduate student in a History program.
- Be pursuing a career in Public History.
Responsibilities
- Work 12–15 hours per week in person at the Chaplains Museum throughout the semester.
- Assist with the museum’s daily operations under the supervision of the museum director.
- Use digital tools including Microsoft Office Suite, PastPerfect, and Omeka.
- Coordinate and assign student projects.
- Create digital content for the museum website and social media platforms.
- Manage museum social media.
- Catalog and maintain museum collections records digitally.
- Conduct historical and collections-based research.
- Assist with exhibit planning, development, and installation.
- Provide visitor services and support positive visitor experiences.
- Participate in internship projects tailored to academic interests and major or minor fields of study.
- Welcome visitors to the College of Arts and Sciences offices and assist with assigned projects and administrative tasks.
- Support university initiatives including CFAW and Experience LU.
- Adhere to Liberty University policies and represent the university in an exemplary manner.
- Work effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s Christian model and mission.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
