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How much do archives assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for archives assistant in Vermont is $22.07, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.34 and $29.38 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an archives assistant?

Archives Assistants are professionals who support the management, organization, and preservation of historical documents and records within archives. They help with cataloging, retrieving, and maintaining archival materials, ensuring they are accessible and well-preserved for research and reference. Their duties often include data entry, assisting researchers, and helping with digitization projects. Archives Assistants play a crucial role in safeguarding important records for future generations.

What are some typical challenges an archives assistant faces when organizing and cataloging materials?

Archives Assistants often encounter challenges such as managing large volumes of unprocessed materials, handling delicate or deteriorating documents, and ensuring that proper cataloging standards are met. Balancing the need for efficiency with the attention to detail required for accurate records can be demanding, especially when dealing with diverse formats like photographs, manuscripts, and digital files. Collaborating closely with archivists and researchers is also essential to ensure materials are accessible and well-preserved for future use.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an archives assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Archives Assistant, you need a solid understanding of archival principles, strong organizational skills, and often a degree or coursework in library science, history, or a related field. Familiarity with digital cataloging systems, archival management software (such as Archivists' Toolkit or ArchivesSpace), and basic digitization tools is typically required. Attention to detail, reliability, and effective communication are standout soft skills for this role. These skills ensure accurate preservation, accessible records, and efficient support for researchers and institutional goals.

What is the difference between Archives Assistant vs Library Assistant?

AspectArchives AssistantLibrary Assistant
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma; some roles prefer library or archival certificationsHigh school diploma; library science certification often preferred
Work EnvironmentArchives, museums, historical societiesPublic and academic libraries
Job ResponsibilitiesOrganizing, cataloging, preserving archival materialsAssisting patrons, shelving books, managing checkouts
Industry UsagePrimarily in archives and historical institutionsIn libraries across various sectors

While both roles involve managing collections, Archives Assistants focus on preserving and cataloging archival materials in specialized settings, whereas Library Assistants primarily support library operations and assist patrons in public and academic libraries.

What cities in Vermont are hiring for Archives Assistant jobs?

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Infographic showing various Archives Assistant job openings in Vermont as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 18% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $45,901 per year, or $22.1 per hour.

Athletic Communications Assistant (Summer 2026 900862)

Middlebury College

Middlebury, VT • On-site

$15.40/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 4 days ago

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Job description

The Athletic Communications Assistant will work with the Director of Athletic Communications. The student will work office hours and help with preparation for competitions, management of statistics, research and updating records and archives, maintaining the athletics' website and identifying photos from competitions. This person may also assist with statistics and social media at competitions.

This is a Middlebury student Level C position paying $15.40 per hour.

Requirements

Core Responsibilities:

  • Provides assistance in maintaining athletics' website
  • Assists in researching and updating the archives and records
  • Preparation of game programs, including gathering rosters, statistics and any other information pertinent to that particular contest
  • Identifies and uploads photos from competitions
  • Helps with statistics, social media and photography at home competitions as needed

Position Prerequisites:

Background and solid knowledge of several sports is a must. Prior knowledge playing or keeping the book/stats for sports such as field hockey, soccer, volleyball, basketball, hockey, lacrosse, baseball/softball is helpful. Creative services skills (photography, graphic design and social media) is preferred.

Student Employment Eligibility:

Unless restricted by certain visa status, all students with an active status for the semester are eligible for jobs on campus.

Students on leave or withdrawn are not eligible to work in student employment positions until the semester in which they return. If you are currently withdrawn or on leave you are eligible to be employed in staff positions.

Some may be restricted due to financial aid status. International students (non-resident aliens) may not work off campus unless they have applied for and received work authorization from the United States government. (An F-1 visa does not give work authorization.) Off campus work study positions are available only to U.S. citizens on financial aid with a federal work study component.

Student are not eligible to work remotely from International locations.

Hour Limitations:

All student employees are limited to working no more than 20 hours per week in on campus jobs during the academic year (this includes exam periods). The only exception is when there is a full week when school is not in session. Specifically: February recess, Spring recess, and full weeks of December or summer recess. During these time periods only, students can work up to 40 hours per week. International Students: Visa restrictions prohibit international students from exceeding 20 hours of work per academic calendar week.

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