Student Assistant Archives and Public History Fellow

Job Title:

Student Assistant Archives and Public History Fellow

Location:

GHC - Cartersville Instr. Site

Regular/Temporary:
Temporary

Full/Part Time:
Part-Time

Job

Georgia Highlands College is a multi-campus, state college member of the University System of Georgia. Founded in 1970 as Floyd Junior College, it now serves more than 6,000 students in Northwest Georgia and Northeast Alabama across its five locations in Rome, Cartersville, Marietta, and Dallas. GHC currently offers over 30 areas of study with associate degree and bachelor
¿ s degree options both in the classroom and online.

We are a growing and progressive institution with opportunities for great employees to grow in a fast-paced and challenging work environment that encourages employee wellness and overall success. Our combined efforts at GHC have led to numerous awards, honors, and countless stories of success for students and employees. This includes our most recent honor of being recognized as one of the semifinalists for the 2023 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.

The Student Assistant of Archives & Public History Fellow participates in a structured, grant-funded experiential learning program introducing undergraduate students to careers in libraries, archives, museums, public history, and cultural heritage institutions. Student Fellows receive paid training while assisting with archival processing, digitization, historical research, exhibit development, educational programming, public engagement, and America 250 activities.

• Participate in required fellowship training and professional development activities.
• Assist with arranging and processing archival collections.
• Assist with describing archival materials and creating basic collection documentation.
• Digitize photographs, documents, and other historical materials.
• Follow established archival handling and preservation procedures.
• Assist with research involving local and regional history.
• Conduct primary and secondary source research related to project themes.
• Assist with research and programming associated with the America 250 initiative.
• Develop educational and interpretive materials based on archival research.
• Assist with preparation of printed interpretive materials.
• Assist with development and installation of public exhibits.
• Participate in community outreach and public‑engagement activities.
• Participate in visits to professional archival repositories.
• Participate in archival training and professional development opportunities.
• Work collaboratively with other Student Fellows and project personnel.
• Meet regularly with project mentors and advisors.
• Complete assigned reflection, assessment, or documentation activities associated with the fellowship.
• Present or share project work with college or community audiences as assigned.
• Perform other related project duties.

• Current Georgia Highlands College undergraduate student in good academic standing.
• Ability to work approximately 10 hours per week during the fellowship period.
• Demonstrated interest in one or more of the following areas: libraries, archives, history, public history, museums, humanities, research, cultural heritage, digitization, or community engagement

• Coursework in history, humanities, English, communication, education, library studies, art, social sciences, or related disciplines.
• Previous research experience.
• Experience with digital media, scanning, photography, exhibits, or content creation.
• Interest in careers in libraries, archives, museums, education, research, or cultural heritage.

This is a non-exempt position that pays $15 per hour. The hours are approximately 10 hours per week/. The Fellowship ends August 31, 2027.

• Interest in libraries, archives, museums, history, humanities, public history, research, or cultural heritage.
• Skill in written and oral communication.
• Skill in using computers and common productivity software.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and established procedures.
• Ability to handle historical and archival materials carefully.
• Ability to conduct basic academic research.
• Ability to organize information accurately.
• Ability to maintain attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to communicate professionally with college employees, community members, and external partners.
• Ability and willingness to learn new technologies, archival practices, and research methods.