Project and Position Details

Position Summary:
The Flint Water Crisis Public Archive is a project in the Department of Sociology and Criminology, led by Dr. Louise Seamster, building an archive of documents about the Flint Water Crisis. We are seeking detail-oriented undergraduate students to assist in research tasks including public records research, data collection, and data entry.
 

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct online research using publicly available sources (e.g., LinkedIn, company websites, academic directories) to research individuals and entities associated with the Flint Water Crisis.
• Cross-check information for accuracy and resolve discrepancies as needed.
• Accurately record and organize collected data in Google Sheets.
• Follow research protocols to ensure consistency, accuracy, and ethical considerations in data collection.
• Conduct additional research and data entry tasks as assigned.
• Provide regular progress updates to the research team.
   

• Strong attention to detail and ability to conduct thorough online research. Training will be provided for the required tasks, including spreadsheet management and internet search methods.
• Experience with Google Workspace tools.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a larger group and meeting deadlines.
• Previous coursework in sociology is a plus.