Coastal Resilience Research Assistant: Engagement & Evaluation

University of Virginia; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Virginia, through the Institute for Engagement + Negotiation, invites applications for a Student Research Assistant to support coastal resilience projects in Virginia's Middle Peninsula, including GRIT and Fight the Flood program evaluation.

The role emphasizes stakeholder engagement, workshop support, and qualitative research under supervision; 10–12 hours weekly with possible extension during events.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively.
• Experience with note-taking and synthesis.
• Strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience designing and implementing stakeholder and Tribal Nation engagement processes.
• Contribute to applied resilience planning and policy research.
• Conduct research and assist with project tasks as directed.

Skills

Strong written communication

Verbal communication

Collaborative

Note-taking

Organizational skills

Tools

Qualtrics

Canva

Adobe Suite

Job description

The University of Virginia, through the Institute for Engagement + Negotiation, invites applications for a Student Research Assistant to support coastal resilience projects in Virginia's Middle Peninsula, including GRIT and Fight the Flood program evaluation.

The role emphasizes stakeholder engagement, workshop support, and qualitative research under supervision; 10–12 hours weekly with possible extension during events.