The Position
| Job Title: | Photograph and Visual Materials Student Assistant |
|---|---|
| Location/Department: | Seattle Campus – Special Collections |
| Rate: | $20.76/hour |
| Hours: | 8-12 hours per week M-F (9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.) |
| Positions available: | 2 |
| Date posted: | October 6, 2025 |
| Closing date: | October 13, 2025 |
| Start date: | October 20, 2025 (negotiable) |
Duties
- Physically sort and evaluate archival materials, primarily photographs and other visual materials such as illustrations; re-house items as necessary; label boxes for proper storage.
- Create collection inventories.
- Manage and create collection records using ArchivesSpace and other database systems.
- Retrieve and re-shelve record storage boxes.
- Assist in tracking and inventorying archival supplies.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Able to follow and document complex processes in person and in writing.
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel; aptitude for learning and using web-based applications.
- Professional attitude, strong attention to detail and ability to stay self-motivated and complete all tasks assigned in a timely manner.
- Able to quickly and legibly handwrite labels and other materials.
- Able to climb step stools/ladders.
- Able to lift 25 pounds when required and push heavy, loaded carts.
- Able to wear either cotton or nitrile gloves on a regular basis.
- Manual dexterity for handling sometimes fragile and delicate items.
Desired Qualifications
- Available to work through academic year 2025.
- Experience working with museum, library, or historical collections or equivalent.
- Strong interest in archive or special collections work.
- MLIS or Museology candidate.
How to Apply
Upload your cover letter and resume to the form above with your student NetID.
Note: Please include a cover letter that describes how your experience, academic work and career goals relate to this position.
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