Part-Time Trade, Investment & Development Legal Researcher and Program Coordinator

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Department:

Washington College of Law

Time Type:

Part time

Job Type:

Regular

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Work Modality:

Union:

Excluded

Job Description:

Summary:

The Legal Researcher and Program Coordinator position with the Trade, Investment, and Development (TID) Program will be responsible for conducting legal research and writing in the field of International Trade Law with the goal of organizing a series of International Trade conferences both in person and online, as well as a series of podcasts on Trade Law, for each the academic year. The Henry E. & Consuelo S. Wenger Foundation has established the Wenger Family Lecture Fund to provide financial support for annual distinguished lectures on International Trade Law at AUWCL, and this position will play a key role in the organization and implementation of these lectures.  

Essential Functions:

1.) Conduct Legal Research to Support TID Program Events

• Conduct legal research on current trade law topics to support the development of conferences, lectures, and podcasts.

• Under the direction of the TID Director, the incumbent will provide research that informs and enhances the content and planning of TID Program events. 

  

2.) Coordinate and Implement TID Program Events and Lecture Series

• Coordinate and manage all logistical aspects of TID Program events.

• The incumbent will be responsible for organizing and executing the full series of lectures supported by the Wenger Fund, including the Annual Wenger Distinguished Lecture on International Trade, as well as the Trade Law podcast series. 

  

3.) Develop and Manage Marketing Strategies and Content for TID Program

• Development and execution of marketing strategies for social media, print, and web content for the TID Program.

• The incumbent will manage and create organic content for social media via LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter/X.

• They will also produce promotional materials and event flyers for the TID Program to advertise its events and work.  

  

Competencies:

• Prioritizing and Organizing​.

• Evaluating and Implementing Ideas​.

• ​Acquiring and Analyzing Information​.

• Displaying Creativity.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Part-Time.

• 27 hours per week.