Extra Help - Community Outreach Worker - Arab American Cultural Center

This Position is temporary and limited to 900 hours.

Hiring Department : Arab American Cultural Center

Location : Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID : 1042269

Hours per Week : 20

# of Positions : 1

Workplace Type : Hybrid

Posting Close Date : Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Salary: The rate of pay for this position is $20.75 per hour.

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

This position is not eligible for benefits.

Position Summary The position is focused on our working on our Qisassna: Oral History, Archival, and Storytelling Project that is creating a digital archive of Arab and Arab American student activism on college campuses. Duties & Responsibilities Outreach to UIC Alumni to connect them to Center and Center Projects. Gathering and cataloguing archival material from Alumni. Conducting online research into Arab American Alumni activities, publications, and press coverage. Interviewing community members and UIC Alumni, editing videos of interviews. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

The position is focused on our working on our Qisassna: Oral History, Archival, and Storytelling Project that is creating a digital archive of Arab and Arab American student activism on college campuses. Duties & Responsibilities

Outreach to UIC Alumni to connect them to Center and Center Projects.

Gathering and cataloguing archival material from Alumni.

Conducting online research into Arab American Alumni activities, publications, and press coverage.

Interviewing community members and UIC Alumni, editing videos of interviews.

Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent. One (1) year (12 months) of experience (paid or unpaid) in work related to the job to be performed.

High school diploma or equivalent.

One (1) year (12 months) of experience (paid or unpaid) in work related to the job to be performed.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.