Student Research Assistant II _On-Campus FWS

This position is for students with a Federal Work Study (FWS) award for the current school year. Applicants must verify eligibility by attaching their FWS Program Student Statement.

About the role

Various tasks related to the Institute's external communication, including researching and writing content for the Institute's website, social media, newsletter, emails, and blog posts. Assisting with creating and distributing marketing material for events, assisting with podcasting and video production.

The student will perform administrative and research tasks with some discretion under the direction of a faculty member or research coordinator. Tasks may include assisting with experiments, coding, data entry, data cleaning, and data analysis; preparing research and drafts for articles, reports, and/or presentations. Students may also complete literature reviews, draft summaries, and create graphs and figures. Special projects or other duties may be assigned related to specific departmental or faculty needs.

Responsibilities

• Research and write content for the Institute’s website, social media, newsletter, emails, and blog posts
• Assist with creating and distributing marketing materials for events
• Support podcasting and video production
• Perform administrative and research tasks, including experiments, coding, data entry, data cleaning, and data analysis
• Prepare research drafts for articles, reports, and presentations
• Conduct literature reviews and draft summaries
• Create graphs and figures
• Complete special projects or other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Some applicable educational, technical, or professional experience (training will be provided)

Preferred Skills

• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Writing, social media, and website management experience
• Proficiency in Canva and video editing
• Interest in public diplomacy and global communication

Professional Outcomes

• Communication
• Teamwork
• Technology and Data

Pay

$19.65 per hour

Schedule

During standard business hours (Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM)

Hybrid (mixture of in-person and virtual work)

Foggy Bottom campus location