Coastal Resilience Research & Engagement Assistant

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

The Institute for Engagement + Negotiation (IEN) is hiring a Student Research Assistant (SRA) to support Virginia coastal resilience projects, community engagement, and Tribal partnership development at UVA. You will design and implement engagement processes, contribute to resilience planning and policy research, and conduct research across multiple projects.

This role offers 10-12 hours per week with potential for more during workshops, open to UVA students (undergrad $17, grads $19–$21).

Qualifications

• Resume and cover letter required.
• Education: Current UVA student, graduate student preferred.
• Experience: None
• Licensure: None
• The SRA will gain hands-on experience designing and implementing stakeholder and Tribal Nation engagement processes.
• Contribute to applied resilience planning and policy research.
• Conduct research to support projects in coastal resilience and community engagement.
• Pay rate: Undergrads: $17 Graduate Students $19-$21.

Responsibilities

• Support a portfolio of projects focused on coastal resilience and community engagement.
• Design and implement stakeholder and Tribal Nation engagement processes.
• Contribute to resilience planning and policy research.
• Conduct research to support project goals and outcomes.

Skills

Strong written and verbalcommunication

Ability to work collaboratively

Note-taking and synthesis

Strong organizational skills

Public engagement experience

Tribal engagement or resilience

Qualitative research methods

Qualtrics Canva Adobe Suite

Education

Current UVA student

Tools

Qualtrics

Canva

Adobe Suite

Job description

The Institute for Engagement + Negotiation (IEN) is hiring a Student Research Assistant (SRA) to support Virginia coastal resilience projects, community engagement, and Tribal partnership development at UVA. You will design and implement engagement processes, contribute to resilience planning and policy research, and conduct research across multiple projects.

This role offers 10-12 hours per week with potential for more during workshops, open to UVA students (undergrad $17, grads $19–$21).