Center Latin American & Latino Studies Assistant; Student

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CLALS Operations

Part time

Non-Exempt

The Center for Latin American & Latino Studies (CLALS) engages scholars and practitioners to promote cutting‑edge research to enrich understanding of Latin America and of Latino communities in the US. CLALS is hiring students.

Student Assistants will be expected to provide research, administrative, and logistical support for the Center for Latin America & Latino Studies’ Director, faculty, staff, and fellows, as called upon. Responsibilities will likely include assisting with the collection and processing of project data and event preparation.

• Provide research, administrative, and logistical support for the Center for Latin America & Latino Studies’ Director, faculty, staff, and fellows, as called upon.
• Assist with the collection and processing of project data and event preparation.
• Other duties assigned.

• Part‑time.
• 15 - 25 hours per week.

• $20.00 per hour.

• Candidates must be students in good standing in one of American University’s programs.
• Applicants must be dependable, show attention to detail, have the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent research, writing, and editing ability are essential along with good computer and IT skills.

• Preference will be given to candidates who are studying fields related to Latin America and/or Latino communities in the US and have strong Spanish and/or Portuguese language skills.
• Production skills such as creating videos, podcasts, digital editing, and infographics are highly desirable.

• This position is available only to enrolled American University students.
• Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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