Research Assistant, Public Affairs and Communications at United States Institute of Peace in Washington, Washington DC

Job Description:

Who We Are

Peace is our commitment.  The United States Institute of Peace represents the American people’s shared values and commitment to peace around the world.  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 around the world.  Together we tackle the toughest 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 to the world stage, USIP is the place for you.

JOB BRIEF

SUMMARY

The Research Assistant will support USIP's Public Affairs and Communications (PAC) department with a focus on media relations.

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  Pay: Between $15.00 - $15.75 per hour


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  Work Schedule: An average of 20 hours per week; up to 40 hours when school is not in session


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  Expected Project Dates: Present through August 2021 with the possibility of extension

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Research media outlets and identify journalists reporting on issues related to USIP’s work;


• Maintain and update media lists and draft biweekly media tipsheets;


• Track USIP media relationships and activity, with regular reporting to Institute staff;


• Maintain media clips tracking database on a daily basis


• Support interviews with USIP experts and media attendance of USIP events;


• Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Only full-time students from universities belonging to the Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area (CUWMA) can be considered for these openings. Must be a full-time M.A. or Ph.D. student studying international peace and conflict resolution, environment, international relations, law, economics, or another relevant subject.


• Familiarity with Cision is a plus.


• Academic major or specialization in communications, public relations, marketing, journalism or related field required.


• Excellent management and organizational skills required.


• Maintain databases over various platforms.


• Strong verbal and written communications skills required.

USIP's Research Assistant program is administered through the Consortium of Universities in the Washington Metropolitan area. Any full-time university student in the Washington area is eligible for these openings.

All USIP contract and employee positions are contingent upon the favorable completion of a suitability background investigation.

Compensation is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for this position, please submit a complete application package consisting of:

1. Cover letter


2. Resume


3. A brief writing sample demonstrating your research and writing ability

For questions about this position please email recruitment@usip.org. Do not send resumes or attachments to this email address.

Only those applicants that are selected for further discussions will be contacted. 

No Phone Calls. Interviews will be scheduled by appointment only. 

USIP is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of USIP to offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, age, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity,  genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, political affiliations or belief, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

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