CNS Graduate Research Assistant for Education (Fall '24 C91155)

The James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies (CNS) Nonproliferation Education Program is seeking one Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) for the Fall 2024 (possibly beyond that). CNS is one of the largest nongovernmental organizations in the world devoted to research and training on nonproliferation issues. The center's mission is to combat the spread of weapons of mass destruction by training the next generation of nonproliferation specialists and disseminating timely information and analysis. 

CNS Education Program GRA will work with CNS Education Project staff members to help coordinate Education Program-related activities including the Critical Issues Forum https://sites.middlebury.edu/criticalissuesforum/ (nonproliferation and disarmament education project for high school students), Summer Undergraduate Internship Program https://sites.middlebury.edu/summerintern/, and other education project- related activities. This position is mainly administrative and logistical work to implement education projects with possible research projects related nonproliferation and disarmament education. Experience in major Social  Media platforms, especially Instagram, WordPress, CANVA and basic video editing skills is  highly desirable. 

We are looking for GRAs who can actively reach out to younger generations (mainly high school students and college students) for disarmament and nonproliferation education!! 

CNS provides a range of research opportunities with various funding sources.  Individuals hired to work under Federal Contracts containing the FAR 52.222-54 clause will be subject to E-Verify.

Requirements

Required Qualifications 

• excellent writing, editing, and researching skills in English; 

• excellent coordinating and organizing skills; 

• proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel, 

• experience in blogging (WordPress,etc.) 

• experience in major social media platforms (CANVA, Instagram, Facebook, X, Google Sites etc.) 

While not required, the following qualifications are highly desirable 

• experience in K-12 education (teaching and curriculum development); 

• Familiarity with US education system both public and private (high school) 

• experience in coordinating events; 

• experience with HTML, movie makers and other software; 

• experience in video editing 

• interest in disarmament and nonproliferation of WMD 

• Passionate about youth education! 

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.