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  Req#: 27322
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  Position Information
  
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  Position Title
  Student Research Assistant II _On-Campus FWS
  
  Level of Support
  Student Support II
  
  Position Type
  On-Campus FWS
  
  Number of Openings
  1
  
  Work Hours
  During Standard Business Hours (M-F 8am-5pm)
  
  Wage Per Hour
  19.00
  
  Division/School
  Columbian College of Arts and Sciences
  
  Department Name
  152504 PLANET FORWARD
  
  Department Bio
  
  Planet Forward, a project of the George Washington University School of Media and Public Affairs, teaches, celebrates, and rewards environmental storytelling by college students. Engaging a diverse audience from across the country, Planet Forward uses storytelling, media, and educational events to tell the stories of invention and innovation that can move the planet forward.
  
  Position Specific Summary
  
  The Planet Forward Environmental Media Lab is hiring a Research Assistant to support the production of a short environmental documentary covering sustainability issues in northern Alaska. The project will likely cover wildfire response & prevention, fire's impact on rural and Indigenous communities, ecological impacts of fire on permafrost, and related topics.
  
  The Research Assistant will be responsible for:
  
  • Compiling data on wildfire's impact on environments and peoples in the arctic
  • Compiling background data on potential characters/subjects
  • Assisting in writing interview questions and narrative outlines
  • Creating lists of potential distribution partners and festivals
  • Location permissions and other logistics related to preparation for production
  
  
  Standard Position Description
  
  The student will perform administrative and research tasks with some discretion under direction of faculty member or research coordinator. Tasks may include: assisting with experiments, coding, data entry, data cleaning, and data analysis, preparing research and drafts for articles, reports, and/or presentations. Students may also complete literature reviews, draft summaries, and create graphs and figures. Special projects or other duties may be assigned related to specific departmental/faculty needs.
  
  Professional Outcomes
  Critical Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, Leadership, Professionalism, Inclusion, Technology and Data, Career Development
  
  Required Qualifications
  
  Some applicable educational, technical, or professional experience required, some training will be provided.
  
  Preferred Qualifications
  
  • Experience synthesizing and prioritizing research into memos
  • An interest in documentary film production and environmental topics such as wildfire
  • High attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to make phone calls on the production's behalf
  
  
  Posting Detail Information
  
  Job Open Date
  08/21/2026
  
  Job Close Date
  09/04/2026
  
  Campus Location
  Foggy Bottom
  
  Work Type Designation
  Hybrid (mixture of in-person and virtual work)
  
  Hiring Manager Name
  Kimberly van Brecht
  
  Special Instructions Summary
  
  EEO Statement
  
  The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer committed to maintaining a nondiscriminatory, harassment-free, diverse work and education environment. The university does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law in any of its programs, activities, or employment practices.
  
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  Background Check
  
  The student employee will:
  In this position, the student will not perform any functions and/or have access to any financially, safety, or security sensitive items listed above. - Background check not required.

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