Archives and Art Student Assistant

Position Title

Archives and Art Student Assistant/Student Only Position

Department

Archives and Art

Date

8/10/2026

Reports To

Head of Archives and Arts

Full-time/

Part-time

Part Time

Job Level

Student Worker

FTE

Human Resources Use Only:

◻ Exempt

◻ Non-Exempt

1. Job Summary

The primary role of the Archives and Art Student Assistant will be to assist archives and art staff and contractors to successfully execute the transfer of the archives and art collections to Luther Seminary’s new building and various partners. This work will include moving archival and art material, research to aid in the appraisal of archival and art material, and other areas related to the preparation and moving of archival and art materials. This position will aid Luther Seminary in being faithful stewards of their various archival and art collections. This position will report to the Head of Archives and Arts and is an in-person position. The ideal candidate will be able to begin this role in early September. 

1. Essential Functions

• Aiding in creating a high-level inventory of archives and art collections
• Identifying items in archives and art collections and providing appraisal recommendations
• Moving archival and art materials throughout campus
• Reboxing of archival material
• Assisting in providing answers to research questions from users as necessary
• Providing general archives and art department support
• Other duties as assigned

This position requires a commitment of 4-5 hours per week of work, which is to be completed in-person sometime between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm Monday through Friday. 

1. Qualifications

Requirements:

• Understanding, appreciation, and commitment to Luther Seminary’s Mission, Vision, and Welcome Statement

Required education and experience:

• Current Luther Seminary student
• Experience working with or willingness to learn about working with art collections
• Experience working with or willingness to learn about working with archival collections
• General knowledge of or willingness to learn about North American Lutheran history

Desired knowledge, skills and abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Creative problem-solver
• Flexible 
• Handles confidential information with the utmost tact and discretion

• Knowledge of Microsoft and Google environments, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint

• Ability to accept and implement coaching and feedback; ability to show initiative and follow clear direction
• Commits to assignments and communicates changes to commitments at least 48 hours in advance
• Ability to lift and move boxes up to 30 pounds

1. Physical Demands

• Regular movement between floors and buildings around Luther Seminary’s campus
• Regular lifting and moving of boxes of up to 30 pounds is required

1. Work Environment

• Primarily indoors environment
• Exposure to dust and mold