Summer Norwegian Editorial Assistant (WS-ST2)

Job Title: Norwegian Editorial Assistant (WS)

Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt)

Name and Address of Employer: St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057

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Department Name: Norwegian

Unit Number (5 digits): 11240

Length of Position: See Employment Authorization  

Contact Person/Supervisor: Department Chair of Norwegian

Wage Range: $11.75-12.75/hour

Description of the Position: (Purpose of the Position): 

The Norwegian department is seeking an editorial assistant to assist a faculty member with a book manuscript on the Norwegian involvement in the transatlantic slave trade.

The assistant will focus on the citations, footnotes, and bibliography in the Chicago Manual of Style. This position does not require Norwegian or Nordic language knowledge, but it would be helpful.

This position is ideal for a student who is seeking short-term employment for a total of 25-35 hours between August 19-September 9, 2026. Exact work dates and work hours are flexible.

To apply, submit your updated resume, an unofficial transcript and a brief cover letter that outlines your background, interest and times available for work. Please also list one professor who could be contacted as a reference.

Transferable Skills: 

• attend to detail

• writing and proofreading

• develop an in-depth understanding of materials in the library

• edit using the Chicago manual of style

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Format using Chicago Manual of Style

• Format footnotes, bibliography for consistency and accuracy

• Meet with faculty supervisor weekly

Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills) 

• Interest and experience in writing, journalism, publishing, and/or research

• Attention to detail with respect to written language (spelling, grammar, punctuation)

• Ability to work with minimal supervision

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.