Research Assistant

Job Description

The Research Assistant supports the planning, coordination, and promotion of The Barnard Center for Research on Women's public programming. They conduct research for BCRW programming, coordinate events logistics, and assist with communications and outreach.

Programming Coordination and Logistics

• Conducts research, in collaboration with Center staff, for annual programming, including the Scholar and Feminist Conference.
• Maintains programming calendars, timelines, and planning documents for Center events.
• Serves as the primary operational point of contact during the Scholar and Feminist Conference.
• Manages event logistics with the support of undergraduate Research Assistants, including room setup, catering, A/V, videography, photography, ASL interpretation, and book sales.
• Produces online events with the Creative Director and other Center staff.
• Collaborates with internal partners, such as Events Management and Facilities, and external contractors, like ASL interpreters, booksellers, artists, and printers.

Programming Promotion

• Maintains a schedule for promoting the Center’s programming and publications across all BCRW communications vehicles.
• Develops content and engages audiences for programming, publications, video productions, and projects on BCRW website, email lists, and social media channels.
• Writes and maintains event descriptions for BCRW website, Mailchimp, promotional materials, and social media.
• Sends and tracks programming invitations through Eventbrite and internal communications channels.
• Manages BCRW email list through Mailchimp.
• Collaborates with Central Communications on design and production of print materials and promotion of Center events.

Student Outreach

• Manages the work of undergraduate Research Assistants supporting programming.
• Collaborates with undergraduate Research Assistants to produce BCRW's biweekly student newsletter.
• Cultivates relationships with Barnard student organizations and serves as a primary liaison between BCRW and its undergraduate student community.

Skills, Qualifications & Requirements

• Excellent project management, time management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work proactively, independently, and efficiently in a fast-paced environment with internal colleagues and external partners.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of intersectional social justice feminist research and activism.
• Experience with design programs (Canva, Photoshop, InDesign, and Adobe Acrobat).
• Experience with producing digital publications and social media content.

Pay

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training.