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Student Administrative Assistant I _Off-Campus FWS
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Pay$18.40 / hour
LocationDistrict Of Columbia
Employment typeFull-Time
Job Description
- Req#: 26872
Position Details
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Position Title
Student Administrative Assistant I _Off-Campus FWS
Level of Support
Student Support I
Position Type
Off-Campus FWS
Number of Openings
1
Work Hours
During Standard Business Hours (M-F 8am-5pm)
Wage Per Hour
18.40
Division/School
Division/School
Department Name
DC History Center
Department Bio
Established in 1894 and located at the Carnegie Library in Downtown, the DC History Center is a community-supported nonprofit organization which deepens understanding of our city's past to connect, empower, and inspire. It collects, interprets, and shares the history of our nation's capital through research and scholarship, adult programs, youth education, and exhibits. We seek to do this work as a welcoming and inclusive community that fosters curiosity and nurtures civic engagement to strengthen the District for all. For more information visit dchistory.org.
Position Specific Summary
By contributing to the operations of the DC History Center as a Development Assistant, you are an essential part of a vibrant community that celebrates the local history of the nation's capital. You will develop administrative and customer service skills. Through our exhibits, publications, and programs, you will have the opportunity to learn about topics relating to local life in the nation's capital.
The Development Assistant supports the development team's fundraising and stewardship efforts.
In this role, you will primarily:
• Conduct data hygiene protocols to maintain the integrity of our CRM
• Assist with mail shopping in-house campaigns
• Conduct funder research
• Other duties as assigned
Standard Position Description
The student will serve as an administrative assistant and perform tasks to support the operations of the the office or department. Tasks may include: assembling materials, filing, photocopying, giving directions or information, responding to phone or email inquiries, scanning and/indexing documents, light data entry, and other general office tasks. Special projects or duties may be assigned related to specific office needs.
Professional Outcomes
Critical Thinking, Communication, Professionalism, Technology and Data, Career Development
Required Qualifications
This is an entry level position, little to no experience required, all training will be provided.
Preferred Qualifications
• Attention to detail
• Familiarity with databases
• Interest in the fields of museum studies or fundraising
• Enthusiasm about learning and sharing local DC history
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date
07/28/2026
Job Close Date
08/31/2026
Campus Location
Off-Campus FWS Partner - DC Location
Work Type Designation
Hybrid (mixture of in-person and virtual work)
Hiring Manager Name
Betsy Bates
Special Instructions Summary
EEO Statement
The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer committed to maintaining a nondiscriminatory, harassment-free, diverse work and education environment. The university does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law in any of its programs, activities, or employment practices.
For more information on this policy and its purpose, please read the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement.
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The student employee will:
Off-Campus FWS position or a position with an external community partner - May or may not require a background check or work clearances external to GW.About the company
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