Summer Archives Assistant; Student Assistant Specialist

The New School Archives and Special Collections, a unit of the New School Libraries, Collections and Academic Services (LCAS), seeks a Summer Archives Assistant to assist with routine administrative tasks during the summer term starting June
2026, with the possibility of an extension through the 2026‑2027 academic year. The position is open to matriculated graduate students only, and requires a commitment of roughly 10–15 hours per week between Monday and Friday, 9am–5pm.

• Set up for and assist researchers during visits to the Archives Research Room
• Locate, retrieve, and re‑shelve materials
• Enter file‑level inventories into archival management systems and applications such as Microsoft Word or Excel
• Conduct basic research to assist archivists in identifying and describing archival materials
• Write summaries of research findings and abstracts of biographical or historical information
• Answer phone calls
• Organize and replenish supplies to support daily operations
• Perform other tasks to assist archivists as assigned

• Matriculated graduate student with ability to maintain a consistent summer schedule
• Prior office experience
• Demonstrated professionalism and strong work ethic
• Superior English written and oral communication skills
• Aptitude for following precise written and oral instructions and completing detail‑oriented work with precision
• Research skills and ability to summarize findings in writing with precision
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to evaluate and correct one’s own work when needed
• Provide welcoming, friendly customer service to a wide range of visitors
• Physical ability and willingness to lift and carry boxes weighing up to 50lb

• Customer service experience
• Early‑career graduate student
• Interest in 20th‑century American history
• Interest in the history of The New School and its departments/programs
• Familiarity with Google Suite (Calendar, Gmail, Docs, Sheets, etc.) and Microsoft Office

Hourly Rate: $20 per hour

Work Mode: On‑campus position; employees are expected to work on‑campus during regularly scheduled hours.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.