Student Employment

""

Whether you want to get a jump-start on your career or need extra money for school, you will find a wide range of student employment opportunities in the WashU Libraries. Our student workers typically report that the experience and contacts they have made are very helpful when looking for full-time employment after graduation.

Open Student Positions

Under the supervision of the head of data services and the mentorship of the digital humanities librarian, the Digital Humanities (DH) Scholar will work on DH projects for the Libraries, participate in the Humanities Digital Workshop (HDW), and engage in the greater DH community. The scholar is expected to contribute to at least one Libraries’ project and complete a capstone project based on their own interests.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

  • Digital Humanities Projects for the Libraries
  • Participate in Humanities Digital Workshop
  • Capstone Project
  • Engage with the greater Digital Humanities community
Apply for the Digital Humanities (DH) Scholar Position

The Student Processing Assistant is responsible for assisting in the organization and processing of the Lewis A. Levey Family Collection on Sports and Culture under the direction of the Project Archivist. This position involves working with a variety of materials, including paper, photographs, textiles, and sports equipment, to ensure that collections are properly arranged, described, and accessible for researchers.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

  • Assisting in physically organizing and arranging materials within the collection in chronological, alphabetical, or other order, following established standards and procedures
  • Labeling and re-housing of materials in appropriate storage containers to ensure preservation and long-term accessibility
  • Data entry into archival management systems/spreadsheets
  • Other duties as assigned

Special Skills

  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Ability to handle materials carefully, work in secure areas, and follow security protocols
  • Strong organizational skills and the capacity to work independently on repetitive tasks
  • Ability to follow established standards and procedures
  • Familiarity with archival standards and best practices is a plus, but training will be provided
  • Computer literacy and basic knowledge of office software (Microsoft Office, Box)
  • Neat penmanship
  • Ability to lift boxes weighing up to 40 lbs
Apply for the Levey Processing Assistant Position