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Student Archives Assistant for Indigenous Collections (Seattle)

The Position

Job Title: Student Archives Assistant for Indigenous Collections

Location/Department: Seattle

Rate: $21.30/hr

Hours: 15-19; flexible hours, M-F

Positions available: 1

Date posted: May 15, 2026

Closing date: May 31, 2026

Start date: June 15, 2026 (negotiable)

Overview

Work in UW Libraries Special Collections with Pacific Northwest Curator and other staff to describe and preserve collections related to research with indigenous communities. Collections are in varied analog, magnetic, and digital formats, and require varying amounts of physical and conceptual organization, description, and preservation preparation.

Duties

  • Arrange and describe collections and prepare inventories according to library and archival descriptive and metadata standards
  • Evaluate collections for preservation concerns and perform basic preservation and collection re-housing; consult with Moving Image & Sound Recording Archivist and Media Preservation Librarian to flag and prepare items for preservation and reformatting.
  • Contribute to collection records for each collection to be processed. Work with curators and libraries staff required for collaborative work based on collection content.
  • Keep projects statistics and provide weekly updates.
  • Communicate appropriately, effectively and positively.
  • Other duties as assigned or required.

Required Qualifications

  • Strong command of English grammar and copy-editing skills.
  • Basic skills using Microsoft Excel.
  • Interest in and ability to work independently.
  • Professional attitude, strong attention to detail, and ability to stay self-motivated and complete all tasks assigned in a timely manner.
  • Eagerness to learn new software and data management systems.
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience researching or working with history collections.
  • Experience handling multi-format archival collections.
  • Experience using collaborative project management tools.

Additional Details

Training provided in processing, describing, and other work with collections and software. Letter and resume/CV should explain experience researching or working with museum, library, or historical collections or equivalent

How to Apply

The following supplemental materials are required. A single PDF or Microsoft Word file containing both items is preferred.

Please name your file using the following format: LastName_FirstName.docx/pdf
• Cover letter
• Resumé
Letter and resume/CV should explain experience researching or working with museum, library, or historical collections or equivalent.

Apply Now!

Upload your cover letter and resume to the form above with your student NetID.

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Equal opportunity and accommodation information

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [email protected].