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University of Virginia ยท 2 months ago

Community Resilience Research Assistant (Student Wage)

positionCharlottesville, VA
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityNew Grad
money$17/hr - $21/hr
date0+ years exp

The University of Virginia is hiring a Community Resilience Research Assistant to support the Resilience Action Feasibility Tool (RAFT), a collaborative project aimed at improving resilience in Virginia's localities and Tribes. The role involves qualitative research, stakeholder engagement, and project management support, providing valuable hands-on experience in policy and climate adaptation.

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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

Qualification

Qualitative researchStakeholder engagementReport developmentMeeting coordinationFacilitation skills

Required

Current undergrad UVA student
Experience: None
Licensure: None

Preferred

Graduate students preferred

Company

University of Virginia

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The University of Virginia was founded in 1819 as the model for modern universities that has since been emulated all over the world.
dateFounded in 1977
location
Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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https://lvg.virginia.edu

H1B Sponsorship

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Greg Fairchild
Dean and CEO, UVA|Northern Virginia
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Luis Alvarez
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