Student Worker (Summer 2026) - Archives, Special Collections, and University Gallery

Company: Seton Hall University, New Jersey
Location: South Orange
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY The Walsh Library Archives & Special Collections and Walsh Gallery are seeking student employees for the Summer 2025 semester with the potential to continue through the 2026-2027 academic year. The general job duties are outlined below. Work hours would be between 9am and 4pm Monday-Friday. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES ARCHIVES: PROCESSING Assist Archives staff in organization of and care for historical records and collections, including historical papers and photographs, rare books, and other special collections materials. Data entry, book shelving and organizing, creation of basic inventory lists, scanning documents or photographs, organizing documents and other materials, some other office duties as needed. ARCHIVES: REFERENCE DESK Assist researchers and patrons in the Archives, in person and on the phone, by answering questions, assisting with materials for research, and locating records. Assist patrons in filling out forms, monitor use of materials on site, answer phones, assist researchers with microfilm machines. WALSH GALLERY: Work at various administrative and installation-related duties in this busy gallery environment. Filing, typing, mailings, clerical, assists with supplies, data entry, and answering phones. Assist with exhibition planning and installation. Assist Gallery Director with daily tasks including data entry, greeting visitors to gallery, mailings, and other administrative tasks as assigned. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Must be enrolled in a matriculated program and registered at least half-time for Fall 2026 DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS Proficiency with MS Word, Excel and Photoshop. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Physical Demands: Pushing book carts, standing, occasional exposure to dusty shelves, occasionally lifting of up to 50 lbs. CONTACT Waverly Riley - waverly.riley@shu.edu | (973) 761-9005 John Walako - john.walako@shu.edu FEDERAL WORK STUDY ELIGIBILITY Not Required Seton Hall University is committed to programs of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO).

Keywords: Seton Hall University, New Jersey, Bethlehem , Student Worker (Summer 2026) - Archives, Special Collections, and University Gallery, Administration, Clerical , South Orange, Pennsylvania