Research & Office Assistant — Nonproliferation Center

Middlebury College; Bread Loaf (VT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Middlebury College is seeking an Office Assistant/Research Assistant to support CNS projects in Washington DC. The role combines administrative duties with research tasks and can be part-time or full-time, starting at $26.32/hour.

The position is temporary with an expected end date of December 31, 2026, with potential extensions. The ideal candidate will manage events, coordinate travel, supervise interns, assist with communications, and provide IT and facilities support at the Middlebury in DC

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in political science, international relations, or equivalent experience in the field.
• Strong research and report writing skills.
• Excellent organizational, oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills.
• Ability to plan and coordinate events in domestic and international settings.
• Ability to work as part of a team on complex research projects.
• Willingness to adapt to changing technologies and systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and logistical support to CNS projects and activities, including conferences, meetings, and outreach events.
• Promote CNS through social media and posting content to CNS websites.
• Organize in-person and virtual events, including webinars and meetings.
• Supervise intern assignments.
• Interface with vendors and Middlebury accounts payable for purchases and billing.
• Interface with local IT support and IT staff at Middlebury for technical issues.

Skills

Research skills

Report writing

Organizational skills

Oral & written communication

Event planning

Teamwork

Technology adaptability

Digital & social media tools

Education

BA in political science or international relations

Tools

Oracle Cloud Applications

Job description

Middlebury College is seeking an Office Assistant/Research Assistant to support CNS projects in Washington DC. The role combines administrative duties with research tasks and can be part-time or full-time, starting at $26.32/hour.

The position is temporary with an expected end date of December 31, 2026, with potential extensions. The ideal candidate will manage events, coordinate travel, supervise interns, assist with communications, and provide IT and facilities support at the Middlebury in DC