The Voice/Vision Holocaust Survivor Oral History Archive seeks a motivated and detail-oriented

student research assistant to support ongoing research, outreach, and public engagement

related to the history and impact of the archive. This position is ideal for a student

interested in Holocaust studies, oral history, archival research, public history, Jewish studies,

history, museum studies, communications, or related fields. 

 The student will conduct research on the development, mission, collections, and significance of the archive, with the goal of producing

publishable materials that document and share its history with scholarly and public audiences. In addition to research and writing, the student will assist with planning and implementing

archive-related events, publicity, and outreach initiatives. The student will also assist with the the Annual Consortium meeting in June.

• Detail-oriented
• Prior research experience
• Prior outreach and public engagement experience

• The ability to produce 

  publishable materials that document and share its history with scholarly and public audiences.

• The ability to plan and implement

   events, publicity, and outreach initiatives 

   

• Interested in Holocaust studies, oral history, archival research, public history, Jewish studies, 

  history, museum studies, communications, or related fields

• Detail-oriented
• Prior research experience
• Prior outreach and public engagement experience

• Experience producing 

  publishable materials that document and share its history with scholarly and public audiences.

• Experience with planning and implementing

   events, publicity, and outreach initiatives 

   

• An interest in Holocaust studies, oral history, archival research, public history, Jewish studies, 

  history, museum studies, communications, or related fields

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.