OHSU Historical Collections & Archives (HC&A) is hiring for one student assistant position. Please see below for details. Interested candidates must apply online and should include both a cover letter and a resume.

Follow this link, or search for the IRC73210 on OHSU's job site (https://ais.ohsu.edu/OA_HTML/IrcVisitor.jsp).

Position description:

Job Title: Student Assistant

Department: OHSU Historical Collections & Archives

Location: OHSU Marquam Hill Campus, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd., Portland, OR 97239

FTE: 0.5, Part Time

Schedule:  Monday – Friday, 20 hours per week, specific hours to be determined between 8 am and 5 pm

Salary: $12.00/hour

Functions/Duties of Position

• Process archival and manuscript collections in a variety of formats
• Describe collections in finding aids, write blog posts
• Assist with digitization projects
• Support reference and research activities; conduct research relevant to collections
• Shelve and shift materials; perform basic preservation tasks
• Other general support duties for HC&A

Job Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• Enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program at least half-time
• Attention to detail combined with ability to balance multiple responsibilities
• Experience with Windows and MS Office; interest in learning new technologies and applications
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; tact and discretion in communication
• Ability to repeatedly lift and move objects weighing 20-50 lbs.; push and maneuver loaded book trucks; bend and stoop; climb stairs and ladders repeatedly
• Ability to handle rare and fragile library materials

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated interest in archives and/or special collections
• Previous archives, library, or museum work experience
• Knowledge of metadata standards such as Dublin CORE
• Enrollment in an MLS, museum management, or library technician program
• Undergraduate or graduate training in library science, museum studies, history, or related field

Benefits:

• OHSU ID with included TriMet pass allows you to use all TriMet busses, MAX trains, Portland Streetcar, and Portland Aerial Tram at no cost
• Student assistants accrue sick time, but receive no other benefits (such as vacation pay, holiday pay, health insurance, etc.)

Additional Details

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.

Review of applications will begin on or after September 10, 2018. If you have any questions regarding these positions, please feel free to contact Steve Duckworth, University Archivist, duckwors@ohsu.edu.