CREOLE HERITAGE CENTER PART-TIME CLERK

The Creole Heritage Center at Northwestern State University is looking to fill a part-time (20 to 25 hours/week) Clerk position. Ideally, the person in this position will be responsible for assisting the Center's Director and other Center staff on projects reliant on engagement with Louisiana Creoles in Louisiana and throughout the nation. This includes helping visitors, researchers, and others interested in Louisiana Creole genealogy, culture, and history; as well as potential projects that help the Center connect with other Creole-related organizations and communities and create Center resources, events, and exhibits. 

This person generally will work a set schedule each week that compliments other staff in the office and allows the Center to maintain consistent business hours Monday- Friday for visitors. This is an in-person position in Natchitoches, LA, but travel beyond Natchitoches about once every one to two months to attend Creole-related organization meetings may be required. Some flexibility in hours to attend virtually or in person meetings or events during the evening or weekend is also preferred.

 To Apply:
To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to creolecenter@nsula.edu. Priority consideration will be given to those who apply by October 24, 2025. Any questions about the position may be directed to Dr. Kent Peacock, Director of the Creole Heritage Center at creolecenter@nsula.edu or 318-357-6685.

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•Knowledge of and Experience with Louisiana Creole communities is highly desired.
•Successful experience collaborating with diverse groups of people.
•Successful experience with project, budget, and/or grant preparation and management.
•Evidence of excellent verbal and written communication skills.
•Highly Detail-oriented and self-motivated.
•Competence in working with Microsoft Office products and commonplace office equipment including Windows-based computers and virtual communication tools like Microsoft Teams or Zoom.

Duties & Responsibilities

50%   Assist Director and other CHC staff with CHC programs, resource services, and events
20%   Process CHC donations and purchases, including sending invoices and receipts and maintaining the CHC's contact database   
20%   Perform general administrative tasks such as answering phones, responding to general emails, receiving and distributing mail, and helping visitors 
5%     Complete all required trainings, maintain and submit accurate timesheets on time, keep desk and CHC offices (including electronic files) organized and clean 
5%     Other similar duties as assigned