Student Worker - Black Gospel Archive Student Assistant

Job Title: Student Worker - Black Gospel Archive Student Assistant

Job Classification: Business Operations, Student

Department: Library Collections, Systems, and Digital Services

Hiring Manager: Jon Snyder

Contact: Jon_Snyder2@baylor.edu

Work Schedule: Up to 15 hrs per week between 9 am and 4 pm, Monday-Friday

Desired Length of Employment: Ongoing

Pay Rate: $10.00/hr

Key Components:

• In a student employee capacity, may perform or assist with specialized business or operational functions that contribute to departmental goals and initiatives.

Job Description:

The Black Gospel Archive (BGA) Student Assistant supports the mission of Baylor University, Baylor Libraries, and the Baylor School of Music by providing administrative, visitor services, and project support for the Black Gospel Archive. Working closely with the Archive’s director and staff, the student assistant serves as a welcoming point of contact for visitors, assists with daily operations, and helps prepare the Archive for classes, events, and research activities.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
• Maintain a professional and welcoming presence at the front desk of the Black Gospel Archive
• Greet visitors, answer questions, and provide basic orientation to the archive’s collections and spaces
• Assist in preparing the Archive for classes, events, meetings, and other scheduled activities
• Support staff in the Riley Digitization Center (RDC) with digitization, metadata creation, and inventory tasks related to the Black Gospel Music Preservation Project
• Assist with the organization, maintenance, and stewardship of archival materials and related resources
• Complete additional duties and special projects as assigned
Preferred Qualifications:
• Interpersonal and customer service skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Interest in archives, music, and cultural preservation

Employer: Baylor University

Work Location: Moody Library

Work Address: 1312 S 3rd St., Waco, TX 76798