To apply for a work study potion you must be enrolled at least half-time and have eligibility for a federal work study grant. To determine your eligibility please contact Danielle LaVine, Registrar and Financial Aid Coordinator at registrar@hartfordinternational.edu
Research Assistant
Major Purpose: This project seeks to construct a digital database of early US Protestant Seminary graduates using General Biographical Catalogues of students published in the late nineteenth century. Employing GIS software, this project will map these databases in order show how early ministers matriculated into their vocations. The project will show the movement of religious leaders in early America and offer insights into how institutions of theological higher learning influence the broader culture.
Essential Functions: The research assistant will be responsible for helping construct the database of schools and their graduates prior to 1860, including Auburn Theological Seminary, Bangor Theological Seminary, and possibly additional schools as time permits. Tasks will revolve around this data entry and other components of this projects research as necessary. Having a basic knowledge of US geography would be helpful but not necessary.
Requirements:
- Detail Oriented
- Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.)
- Self-Motivated
- Good Time Management
Hours/week – 5
Rate of pay/hour – $20
Dates of employment 9/9/2021 to 5/6/2022
How to Apply:
If you are interested in this position, and have Federal Work Study eligibility, please contact Danielle LaVine, dlavine@hartfordinternational.edu
Community Service and Literacy
Major Purpose: Find a position to fulfill the Literacy and Community Service as required by the Federal Work Study program. Student should work with the Office of Financial Aid to find a suitable off-site placement.
Requirements: Students may find qualifying placements such as working in community service jobs, including: reading tutors for preschool age or elementary school children; mathematics tutors for students enrolled in elementary school through ninth grade; literacy tutors in a family literacy project performing family literacy activities; or emergency preparedness and response.
Hours/week – 5
Rate of pay/hour – $20
Dates of employment – 9/9/2021 to 5/6/2022
How to Apply:
If you are interested in this position, and have Federal Work Study eligibility, please contact Danielle LaVine, dlavine@hartfordinternational.edu
Library Page
MAJOR PURPOSE: To assist the library staff with stacks maintenance and other tasks as assigned.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Shelving books and journals.
- Relocating shelved portions of the collections.
- Pulling books and journals for interlibrary loan librarian.
- Scanning articles as directed.
- Book and journal shifting as directed.
- Assist with processing of new books.
- Other tasks as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Accuracy of work; previous library experience desired; minimal typing skills
- Ability to lift up to 30lbs, bending, stretching
Hours/week – 10
Rate of pay/hour – $20
Dates of employment – 9/9/2021 to 5/6/2022
How to Apply:
If you are interested in this position, and have Federal Work Study eligibility, please contact Danielle LaVine, dlavine@hartfordinternational.edu