Overview
Auburn University Libraries is seeking a student worker to assist in communication and outreach with AlabamaMosaic, a single-site search index for digital archives collections across Alabama as well as other digital scholarship projects. The student should be interested in digital humanities, a branch of study that marries humanities research and sources with computing skills and methods.
This job offers the opportunity to build a portfolio of professional and public writing work and gain experience working in a communication role for a state-wide project. Students from any college or department are welcome to apply; experience with or interest in English-Professional and Public Writing, Communications, and/or Journalism is a plus.
Responsibilities
* Creating social media posts to engage project partners and site users
* Producing content for a quarterly newsletter to regularly connect AlabamaMosaic partners with the project
* Assisting with development of search trainings for the AlabamaMosaic index and updating text on the site for clarity
* Assisting with web design tasks for AlabamaMosaic and other digital projects at AU Libraries
* Other duties as assigned
Why Work at Auburn?
* Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
* Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
* We’re Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
* Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
* A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
* Currently enrolled student at Auburn University.
* Report for the shift on time
* Interest in public service and delivery of quality customer service
* Be willing to work as a team member while interacting with faculty, staff, and students
* Possess strong interpersonal and communications skills
* Detail oriented
* Job frequently requires standing, walking, reaching, balancing, hearing, handling objects with hands, and occasionally lifting
* Dependability, multi-tasking, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment are imperative
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*) and include an open-ended question about how you heard about this opportunity.
* Please tell us how you first heard about this opportunity. (Open Ended Question)
* Are you currently an enrolled student at Auburn University?
o Yes
o No
* Please list your availability M-F 7:45 AM-4:45 PM. (Open Ended Question)
Pay Rate
$9.00/hour
Work Hours
Students are allowed to work up to 20 hours per week depending on the availability.
Location
Auburn, Alabama
Posting Date 08/25/2025
Closing Date 10/25/2025
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