CNS Education Program Graduate Research Assistant (Summer 2026 C91155)

About CNS 

The James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies (CNS) is one of the world’s largest nongovernmental organizations dedicated to research, training, and education on nonproliferation issues. CNS works to combat the spread of weapons of mass destruction by training the next generation of nonproliferation specialists and disseminating timely, high-quality analysis. 

Position Description 

The CNS Nonproliferation Education Program is seeking one Graduate Research Assistant to support its education and outreach activities. The GRA will work closely with CNS Education Program staff to help coordinate and implement a range of education initiatives, including: 

• Summer Undergraduate Internship Program 
  https://sites.middlebury.edu/summerintern/ 

• Critical Issues Forum (CIF) – a nonproliferation and disarmament education program for high school students 
  https://sites.middlebury.edu/criticalissuesforum/ 

• Other education and outreach projects related to nonproliferation and disarmament 

This position primarily involves administrative and logistical support for education programs, with potential opportunities for research related to nonproliferation and disarmament education. During the summer, the GRA’s primary responsibilities will focus on supporting the Summer Undergraduate Internship Program.   

We are especially interested in candidates who are enthusiastic about engaging younger generations—high school and college students—in disarmament and nonproliferation education. 

This is a student Level B position paying $17.45 per hour.

Requirements

• Excellent writing, editing, and research skills in English 
• Strong organizational and coordination skills 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel 
• Experience with blogging platforms (e.g., WordPress) 
• Experience using major social media platforms and tools (e.g., Instagram, Canva, LinkedIn, Facebook, X, Google Sites) 

Preferred Qualifications (Highly Desirable)

• Basic video editing skills 
• Experience in K–12 education (teaching, curriculum development, or educational outreach) 

• Familiarity with the U.S. education system (public and/or private high schools) 

• Experience coordinating events (administrative and logistical support) 
• Interest in nuclear disarmament and nonproliferation of weapons of mass destruction 

Benefits

As a GRA, you will acquire on-the-job training with CNS experts and other leading scholars on nonproliferation issues. While contributing to ongoing projects GRAs are also allowed to pursue their own research in related fields. The position is renewable contingent upon satisfactory academic progress and job performance.