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Job Description

This is a casual, non-benefitted position working 15-17.5 hours per week for a 6-month term. The schedule can be flexible and will be finalized in collaboration with the hiring manager. Estimated pay for this position is $25 per hour.

Primary Duties:

• Researching early Smith College history, especially related to race

• Identify collections at Smith and elsewhere to more fully document the history of race at Smith College

• Provide summary reports with necessary citations and/or copies of historically relevant documents

• Support the College Archivist in presenting research findings in presentations or similar modes

Experience:

• Research experience in archives and special collections, especially around early US history

• Bachelor's degree in US history or similar humanities field required

• Demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity, empathy, and care in working with historical records

Skills:

• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing

• Ability to work independently

• Possess good judgment and critical thinking, especially when engaging in primary source analysis

• A demonstrated ability to cite appropriately and craft a legible, accurate historical narratives

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About Smith College

Located in Northampton, MA, Smith College is one of the largest women's colleges in the country and is dedicated to excellence in teaching and research across the liberal arts. A faculty of outstanding scholars interact with students in small classes, as advisors, and through student-faculty research projects. The College is a member of the Five College Consortium with Amherst, Hampshire and Mt. Holyoke Colleges, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst.Students cross-enroll and faculty cross-teach across the Five Colleges.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 151B, it is the policy of Smith College to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact our recruiting team at recruiting-u@smith.edu.

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