What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Assistant, Public Engagement position at United States Institute of Peace?
Who We Are
Peace is our commitment. The United States Institute of Peace represents the American people's shared values and commitment to peace worldwide. We know that Peace is Security - it advances both U.S. and international security by preventing, managing, and mitigating violent conflict.
We are an independent, non-partisan institution and are actively engaged with peacebuilding efforts worldwide. Together we tackle the most challenging problems and hold fast to the possibility of a more peaceful world. To learn more about USIP programs and job openings, go to https : / / www.usip.org / about / careers
If you have a passion for making the world a better place and want to have a front-row seat on the world stage, USIP is the place for you
SUMMARY
Public Engagement (PE), within the Center for Civic Engagement and Scholarship at the U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) is hiring a research assistant (RA) to support its work. PE is the "front door" of the Institute and advances its mission by increasing the public's awareness of peacebuilding, and in sharing its work with domestic audiences across the United States. Our guiding mandate, given to us from Congress, is to serve the American people through outreach across the U.S., the development of educational peacebuilding resources, and by creating engagement opportunities for the public.
Pay : 17.50 - $18.50
Work schedule : 20 Hours / Week
Expected Start Date :
February 2025 - September 2025
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct research in support of the department's outreach to diverse domestic audiences, including identifying avenues for reaching new audiences and expanding USIP's contacts and relationships across the U.S.
- Provide support for the department's work to grow and track contacts across the country, including updating databases and mapping connections.
- Support existing Public Engagement initiatives, including programs for K-12 audiences, onsite engagements at USIP's headquarters, USIP speaking engagements across the U.S., and the 2025 Peace Day Challenge.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
COMMENTS
Although USIP's Research Assistant program is administered through the Consortium of Universities in the Washington Metropolitan area, any full-time university student based in the U.S. is eligible for these positions.
All USIP contract and employee positions are contingent upon the favorable completion of a suitability background investigation.
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for this position, please submit a complete application package consisting of :
Completed employment application.
All USIP contract and employee positions are contingent upon the favorable completion of a suitability background investigation.
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for this position, please submit a complete application package consisting of :
2. Cover letter
3. Resume
Note : Only those applicants that are selected for further discussions will be contacted.
USIP is an equal opportunity employer. USIP does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit-based factors."
Salary : $18 - $19
