Community Resilience Research Assistant (Student Wage)

The Institute for Engagement + Negotiation (IEN) is hiring an SRA to support the Resilience Action Feasibility Tool (RAFT), a 3 university collaborative that helps Virginia’s localities and Tribes improve their resilience. This position will allow an SRA to gain hands-on experience working with communities in policy, planning, and climate adaptation as part of the RAFT’s 3-step process: (1) quantitative and qualitative evaluation using the RAFT scorecard, (2) creation of an opportunity list based on the RAFT scoring, (3) 12-months of implementation of action items. 

Primary responsibilities   

• Qualitative research and analysis, including stakeholder interviews and focus groups as part of our scoring process  
• Report and meeting summary development  
• Stakeholder mapping and outreach / engagement with RAFT communities and faculty affiliates  
• Critical support for RAFT project management team, including:  
  • Coordinating partners to schedule meetings
  • Preparing meeting materials
  • Attending team meetings and workshops
  • Preparing after meeting summaries and notes, and 
  • Ensuring proper communication with partners for follow through on action items   
  • Facilitation skills development, including leading small group discussions and meetings 

Time commitment/location: 10-15 hours per week (Academic Year). The ideal candidate would be someone interested in continuing with the position through Summer, 2026. IEN's offices are based at 2400 Old Ivy Rd., though a portion of the work can be done remotely.

This position is open to all UVA students; however, graduate students are preferred. Pay Rate: Undergrads: $17 Graduate Students $19-$21.

Please submit a resume and cover letter with your application. You may direct questions related to this position to Kelly Altizer ( kim5f@virginia.edu ).

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Current undergrad UVA student (graduate students preferred)
Experience: None
Licensure: None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click here to read more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.