Community Resilience Student Research Assistant (SRA) (Student Wage)

The Institute for Engagement Negotiation(IEN) is hiring an SRA to support theResilience Action Feasibility Tool(RAFT) a 3 university collaborative that helps Virginias 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.

Primary responsibilities:

• 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 RAFT project management team including:
  • 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.

Time commitment/location: 10-15 hours per week. IENs offices are based at 2400 Old Ivy Rd. though a lot of the work can be done remotely.

This position is open to all UVA students; however graduate students are preferred. Pay Rate: Undergrads: $17 Graduate Students $19-$21.

Please submit a resume and cover letter with your application. You may direct questions related to this position to Kelly Altizer ( )

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Current undergrad UVA student
Experience: None
Licensure: None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require 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 UVAs commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.