Transient - Oral History

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Job Posting Title:

Transient - Oral History

   

Position Type:

Transient (Fixed Term) (Seasonal)

   

Department:

LSUAM Lib - SC - Oral History (Jennifer A. Cramer (00002876))

   

Work Location:

0100 Hill Memorial Library Building

   

Pay Grade:

Temporary

   

Job Description:

The Williams Center is the largest and most comprehensive oral history repository in the state of Louisiana, and one of the largest in the South. The nationally recognized Center was founded in 1991 to document Louisiana's culture and history through oral history interviews representing multiple perspectives; to preserve and make them available to researchers, and to actively engage in outreach, assisting university and public community members in learning about oral history research, and in creating their own projects.

Responsibilities:

Conducts oral history interviews, acts as an audio engineer. Project Focus would be on documenting Hurricanes Katrina/Rita for the 20th Year Commemoration with an emphasis on institutional preparation, response, recovery at the state and federal levels including the State Emergency Operations Center (GOHSEP EOC), Louisiana Recovery Authority (LRA), LADODT, LSU, US Army National Guard, etc. Process involves thorough background research, arranging interviews and team logistics, compiling completed biographical data sheets, indexing, and ensuring all copyright and informed consent paperwork is complete; Keeps appropriate records and statistics associated with these tasks; Other duties as assigned, such as records accessioning, digitization, and public outreach.

   

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact libadminsvs@lsu.edu

   

Skills Needed:

Oral History, Public Participation

   

Preferred Skills:

Documentations

   

Posting Date:

June 24, 2026

   

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

October 24, 2026

  

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

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Essential Position (Y/N):

   

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

   

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