Student - Wade Center - Archival and Office Clerk - Summer 2026

Student Position at Wade Center Opportunity: This is a student 20 hours-per-week commitment for Summer 2026. Applicants must have excellent communication and administrative skills, enjoy working on a team, and engaging with the public. Hours are Monday-Friday, between the hours of 9:00am - 4:00pm and special events as needed. Student workers will report directly to and assist the Office Manager and Archivist. Eligibility: Applicants must be Wheaton College, IL degree-seeking students that have read, enjoy, and have basic knowledge of the 7 Wade Authors. Experience with the following is helpful, and training will be provided: Retail, register, library use, and customer service Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint Accurate typing skills JotForm, MailChimp, Canva, or Adobe is a plus Qualities: Enjoy working with the public, Proactive, Detailed, Collaborative, Multi-tasker, Organized, High Integrity. Welcome Desk and Bookshop Duties: Greeting guests and customers, giving tours, and assisting with questions Completing sales using the Clover POS/OJS systems and register Tracking, fulfilling, and mailing phone and email orders Tracking, lifting, organizing, packaging, and tidying shelving inventory Updating sales signage, labels, and stickers This job may involve lifting books or book boxes up to 25 pounds. Assisting at Wade Center evening and weekend events and posting signage around campus Assisting with large mailings and campus post office pick-up/drop-off Responding to and forwarding phone calls and emails Assisting with daily administrative task checklist and data entry Providing front desk coverage during staff breaks and vacations Other tasks as assigned Archival Clerk Duties: Greeting visitors and researchers during normal hours and special events, giving tours, and assisting with questions Data entry, organization, and description of collections Assistance with archival processing work, and special projects, as needed Providing desk coverage during staff breaks and vacations Other tasks assigned