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Job Family:

Student Work Study

Department:

President's Office

Supervisor:

Jose Gonzalez Matos

Job Title:

ABHS Office Assistants

Job Description:

The American Baptist Historical Society seeks work-study students for the following positions.

Public Research Assistants will work with the archivist. Possible tasks include:

• Assist the archivist with researching and writing responses to reference queries, including
  • scanning of documents and photographs.
• Assist the archivist with shelving, retrieving, organizing, and inventorying historical and library collections.
• Assist with supervising the reference desk, including
  • assisting researchers in the use of card catalogues, public access computers, microfilm readers, and finding aids;
  • retrieving records from the collection rooms;
  • returning records to the proper location.

Business Office Assistants will help with clerical duties. Possible tasks include:

• Assist the office manager with clerical responsibilities, e.g., photocopying, scanning, data entry, and answering phones;
• Assist with processing mass mailings, including folding letters, stuffing envelopes, etc.

As many as four work students may be employed.

Key qualifications: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, computer literate, punctual, ability to follow instructions and work without constant supervision.

About ABHS: Founded in 1853, the American Baptist Historical Society (ABHS) is the oldest Baptist historical society, and holds the largest and most diverse collection of Baptist historical material in the US. ABHS archival collections include records from many different Baptist organizations and individuals in North America and around the world. Archives manage and maintain books, documents, and other materials that have historical importance, and function as research libraries. Unlike a public library, stacks are closed and materials are retrieved by staff for researchers. None of the materials may be removed from the premises.

ABHS is committed to using its collections to enrich the body of Christ. It fosters and promotes a knowledge and appreciation of Baptist history through the ongoing collection, preservation, and interpretation of the work of the diverse family of Baptists. Central to its mission is the preservation of the historical records of the denomination called American Baptist Churches, USA.

ABHS is located in the Mercer University Atlanta Administration & Conference Center, Suite 150.

$10.50/hour to $11.50 per hour

Pay Scale for the Position: $10.50/hour to $11.50 per hour. Wages are based on length of employment, performance, and job duties. Total earnings are limited to the student’s Federal work-study award. The student employee must work at least 4 hours per week (minimum 2 hours per shift) and may work up to 25 hours per week, in accordance with student employment policies and ABHS needs. In general, the length of employment is one academic year and is contingent upon:

• The student maintaining FWS eligibility.
• The student’s FWS award.
• The availability of departmental funds.
• The performance of the student.

Key qualifications: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; computer literacy; punctuality; reliability; and the ability to follow instructions and work without constant supervision.

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FWS Eligibility Required

Scheduled Hours:

20

Start Date:

11/1/2026

End Date:

05/8/2027