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

The University of Virginia is hiring two Student Research Assistants for the Sustainable Food Collaborative. The role involves attending meetings, leading discussions, supporting marketing efforts, and maintaining organization for the project. It requires 10-15 hours per week during the academic year, with potential summer continuation. The position is partially remote, involving some in-person meetings, and is open to all UVA students, preferably graduate students.
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 ( kim5f@virginia.edu).

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.