Community Resilience Student Research Assistant; SRA); 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.

Preferred start date:
Summer 2026, or August 2026 for the academic year.

• Qualitative research and analysis.
• Report and meeting summary development.
• Stakeholder mapping and outreach/engagement with RAFT communities and faculty affiliates.
• Cataloging products for addition to the website.
• Critical support for the RAFT project management team:
• Coordinating partners to schedule meetings.
• Preparing meeting materials.
• Attending team meetings and workshops.
• Preparing after‑meeting summaries and notes.
• Ensuring proper communication with partners for follow‑through on action items.

10–15 hours per week. IEN's offices are located at 2400 Old Ivy Rd., though much of the work can be done remotely.

Undergraduates: $17 per hour. Graduate students: $19–$21 per hour.

• Education:
  
  Current undergraduate UVA student.
• Experience:
  
  None required.
• Licensure:
  None required.

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job sometimes requires 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. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non‑discrimination and equal opportunity employment.