Archives and History Student Assistant; Bot Garden

Position: Archives and History Student Assistant (Bot Garden)

Archives and History Student Assistant (Bot Garden)

Student position for one semester, set to end in May 2026.

Posting Details

Posting Number: G/R31876P

Working Title:

Archives and History Student Assistant (Bot Garden)
Department: PSO‑State Botanic Garden of GA

About the University of Georgia:
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UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full‑time staff, educating over 41,000 students.

Employment Information

Employment Type:

Student Assistant (non‑exempt)
FLSA Classification: FLSA Non‑Exempt
Employment

Schedule:

Up to 19.5 hours per week
Salary: $12.00 per hour for students
FTE: 0.49
Posting Date: 01/13/2026
Closing Date:
Open until filled

Start Date:

02/02/2026

Position Summary Ib Under the direction of the Communications Manager at the State Botanic Garden of Georgia, the assistant will be responsible for conducting audio interviews for a project cataloging the garden’s history. The role requires strong interviewing and audio recording skills, excellent communication, attention to detail, and problem‑solving abilities. Flexibility for travel and the ability to work weekends and nights are essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct interviews using audio equipment
• Prepare bleach and schedule interviews
• Transcribe interviews
• Review and organize historical photo collection
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification:

• Journalism majors with an interest or experience in oral history and interviewing
• Museum studies majors with experience conducting interviews
• Strong background in interviewing and audio recording
• Excellent communication and detail orientation
• Problem‑solving skills
• Flexibility to travel and work weekends or nights

Legal and Equal Opportunity Statements

The University of Georgia is a non‑discriminating employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status, or other protected status. pouvais.

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Contact Information

Recruitment Contact:
Laurel Clark
Email: laurel.clark
Phone: 706‑369‑5884

Applicant Documents Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Media Portfolio

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