Next Generation Coordinator

BDI is seeking a part-time Next Generation Internship Coordinator to coordinate administrative duties and support our research assistant program. The person in this role will be responsible for coordinating  program recruitment and hiring of Research Assistants (RAs) as well as coordinating mentorship and support. 

The Research Assistant Internship is part of BDI’s efforts to support and train the next generation of conflict mitigation and peacebuilding practitioners in the United States. The internship is a 12-month program, where RAs receive hands-on experience in political violence research and mitigation efforts. Additionally, the internship program will include regular skill-building and professional development workshops.

This position is a part-time, 9-month term position. Work must be performed within the United States and is fully remote.

Key Responsibilities

Program Coordinator: Coordinates all aspects of the internship offerings, including recruiting, hiring, organizing the in-person RA convening, identifying strong opportunities for and planning professional development sessions, ensuring that we are meeting our objective of training and supporting the next generation of researchers and practitioners.

Recruitment and Hiring: Coordinates the recruitment, selection, and onboarding process for RAs, working closely with staff leads to identify suitable candidates. 

Mentorship and Support: Provide ongoing mentorship, guidance, and professional development opportunities to RAs throughout their internship. 

Communication: Ensure clear communication and alignment on expectations with all stakeholders across the team, including project and activity leads, RAs, and objective/program directors. 

Feedback and Evaluation: Work closely with project/activity leads to ensure regular feedback and evaluation of RA performance, fostering continuous improvement. 

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate for this position is enthusiastic about mentoring and supporting emerging researchers to enable them to gain critical experience while contributing to building a robust political violence mitigation field in the United States.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field
• Experience in program coordination, internship management, or related roles including working with undergraduate or graduate student interns
• Familiarity with research processes, conflict analysis methods, and peacebuilding practices
• Strong organizational skills and acute attention to detail
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Experience organizing or coordinating workshops and/or trainings either virtually or in-person 
• Adaptability and flexibility in a dynamic work environment
• Experience working on a remote team, including familiarity with relevant communication and project management tools (e.g. Slack, Zoom, Asana, etc.)

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, work experience, education/training, key skills, market, collective bargaining agreements as applicable, and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The posted salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate for a full-time position; salaries for part-time positions are pro-rated accordingly.

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