Sustainable Food Collaborative (SFC) Student Research Assistant (Student Wage)

University of Virginia • Charlottesville, VA

1d • $17 - $21 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Institute for Engagement + Negotiation (IEN) is seeking to hire two SRAs (graduate or undergraduate) to support work on the Sustainable Food Collaborative (SFC). The SFC, a subset of the UVA Sustainability Committee, is a collaboration across several university entities connected with the campus food system. The SRAs will work with the project team to perform the following tasks: Attendance and support for project team meetings and workshops through notetaking, preparation of materials, meeting scheduling, and communications. Leading small group discussions and meetings. Communicating with members around upcoming events and supporting and tracking work groups and their goals. Working with project leads and partners on developing, coordinating, and supporting marketing for relevant events. Maintaining file organization for SFC; updating website; social media posts, and provide support for members as needed. SFC interns will support other IEN projects in similar capacities as needed. This role will involve 10-15 hrs/wk during the academic year. The ideal candidates would be interested in continuing with the project through the summer and into the next academic year. The role is partially remote and also includes some in person meetings at our office (2400 Old Ivy Rd.) and on Grounds. 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 ( [e-mail]). MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 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 UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment. In 1819, Thomas Jefferson founded the University of Virginia and inaugurated a bold experiment. Two centuries later, Jefferson’s vision thrives. Across Grounds - and throughout the world - UVA students, faculty, staff and alumni challenge convention, break barriers and pursue the greater good. The University of Virginia is made up of eleven schools and affiliated foundations in Charlottesville plus the College at Wise in Southwest Virginia. The University of Virginia Health System is a renowned academic medical center committed to providing outstanding patient care, educating tomorrow's health care leaders and discovering new and better ways to treat diseases. The University's Medical Center, School of Medicine and Physicians Group are recognized for their excellence in patient care, education and research. At UVA, we offer a rich collection benefits, which have long been recognized and valued for their comprehensiveness and competitiveness in the market. In addition to a robust array of traditional benefits such as health care, time off, and retirement, UVA offers a comprehensive list of benefits and services to help staff and faculty meet their personal and family needs.

Requirements

• Experience: none
• Licensure: None

Responsibilities

• Attendance and support for project team meetings and workshops through notetaking, preparation of materials, meeting scheduling, and communications.
• Leading small group discussions and meetings.
• Communicating with members around upcoming events and supporting and tracking work groups and their goals.
• Working with project leads and partners on developing, coordinating, and supporting marketing for relevant events.
• Maintaining file organization for SFC; updating website; social media posts, and provide support for members as needed.
• SFC interns will support other IEN projects in similar capacities as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees