Next Generation Internship Coordinator - TemporaryUS-NJ-PrincetonJob ID: 2024-19455Type: Temporary# of Openings: 1Category: Academic AdministrationOverview

Position Overview

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

The Research Assistant Internship - https://bridgingdivides.princeton.edu/policy-response/supporting-next-generation 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 temporary.

About BDI

The Bridging Divides Initiative (BDI) is a non-partisan research initiative that tracks and mitigates political violence in the United States. BDI supports efforts to grow and build local community resilience through elections and other periods of heightened risk, laying the groundwork for longer-term to bridge the divides we face as a nation.

We do this by 1) producing action-oriented and responsive research to fill existing gaps and empower local leaders; 2) enabling cross-sector collaboration, so individuals and organizations are better prepared to mitigate risk and respond to crisis when it does arise; and 3) helping to drive the policy and community response. Over the past four years, BDI played an essential role in supporting a wide range of actors preparing for and responding to political violence and democratic crisis. Our data, analysis, and tools continue to help a diverse coalition of national and local decision-makers better target their interventions. BDI is based at the Princeton School of Public - https://spia.princeton.edu/and International Affairs (SPIA) - https://spia.princeton.edu/, co-hosted by the Empirical Studies of Conflict - https://esoc.princeton.edu/ (ESOC).

We love being part of Princeton, but we hire for roles exclusively focused on achieving BDI’s mission. Cover letters should be tailored to the work of BDI. Candidates whose cover letters only reference Princeton as a whole will not be considered. For more information, please visit our website: https://bridgingdivides.princeton.edu/.

Key Responsibilities

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

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

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

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

5. 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 tobuilding 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.)

Timeline and work hours: The start date for the position is ASAP. The role is envisioned as a part-time position of an average of 20 hours per week. Some periods, such as during the review/hiring process or event kickoff, could entail more than 20 hours per week, some less.

Work authorization/visa eligibility: Work must be performed within the United States and is remote. This job requires U.S. work authorization and is not eligible for U.S. visa sponsorship.

No matter who you are, BDI is a place you can call home. We know that our unique perspectives make us stronger, smarter, and well-positioned for success. We value and rely on the collective voices of our team to help guide our work on challenging issues.

We at the School of Public and International Affairs believe that it is vital to cultivate an environment that embraces and promotes diversity, equity and inclusion - fundamental to the success of our education and research mission. This commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment and hiring as we actively seek colleagues of exceptional ability who represent a broad range of viewpoints, experiences and value systems, and who share Princeton University's dedication to excellence.

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Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - https://rrr.princeton.edu/eop 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. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS - https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOCKnowYourRightsscreenreader10_20.pdf