NAHA Marketing and Communications Assistant II
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Job Description Job Title: NAHA Marketing and Communications Assistant Tier II Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt) Name and Address of Employer: St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057 If the position requires the student to work off campus, provide the name and address here: Department Name: Norwegian-American Historical Association Unit Number (5 digits): 23096 Length of Position: See Employment Authorization Contact Person/Supervisor: Amy Boxrud (boxrudstolaf.edu) Pay Rate (Check One) X Standard Hourly Rate Supervisory/Special Skills Hourly Rate Description of the Position: (Purpose of the Position): The Norwegian American Historical Association is seeking an assistant to carry out communication, publication, and marketing initiatives. Transferable Skills: Develop transferable skills in communications, public history, and digital media Learn about marketing, research, editorial work, and non-profit management Duties and Responsibilities: The Norwegian American Historical Association is seeking an assistant to carry out communication, publication, and marketing initiatives. Responsibilities include: Research and create organizational messaging, such as website and newsletter content; Assist with preparing content for book and journal publication; Create social media posts; Maintain online publications shop; Provide general support for the NAHA staff as assigned. About the Norwegian-American Historical Association: With one of the oldest and largest ethnic manuscript collections in the United States, the Norwegian-American Historical Association (NAHA) is a leader in the field of ethnic migration studies. The NAHA archival collection includes letters, ledgers, books, periodicals, photographs, diaries, and audio and video recordings. The materials bring life to thousands of individuals, organizations, and businesses comprising the Norwegian diaspora in North America since migration began in the early 19th century. Since its founding in 1925, NAHA has been located on the campus of St. Olaf College. Although both institutions are independent entities, they maintain close cooperation on common causes. The NAHA archives are located in the special collections area of Rlvaag Memorial Library. Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills) We are looking for students who have strong oral and written communication skills, work well independently and collaborate effectively, have excellent attention to detail, strong work ethic and reliability, and an interest in nonprofit communication, archives, and/or history. This job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position. This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College, with or without prior notice.