Conflict Transformation & Peacebuilding Intern (AY 24-25 C91324)

The Graduate Student Intern will support the development of “convening event(s)” for Projects for Peace constituencies, focused on the themes of conflict transformation and peace building. They will report to the Director of Projects for Peace and work closely with the Assistant Director and other members of a convening planning group.  

Core Responsibilities:.  

Research, survey, and assess the Projects for Peace constituents (campus liaisons, current grantees, alumni) to gauge interest in and availability to attend and/or host in-person gatherings, as well as available expertise in conflict transformation and/or peace building and/or related topics. Compile data into usable format for the program. 

Support the development of at least one in-person gathering for Partners for Peace constituents that focuses on the theme of conflict transformation and peace building. 

• Logistics tasks will include assessing potential sites and dates, tracking reservations, coordinating facilities and catering, and assisting in outreach efforts. 
• Programmatic tasks will include contributing to the setting of goals and objectives, communication with constituents, identifying presenters or facilitators, and developing agendas. 
• Assessment tasks will include the development and implementation of tools for measuring participant satisfaction and the achievement of identified goals, and analysis of results, and development of related recommendations. 

 
Create and compile materials that will support a series of convening events for Projects for Peace constituents over the next four years, including planning calendars, templates, tools, and materials that support logistics, program, and assessment tasks. Develop standard operating procedure handbook for future hosts and event organizers to aid in program sustainability.  

Develop systems for engaging and fostering community building and networking among constituents before, during, and after the convening events. 

 
As time is available, the Graduate Assistant may be asked to: 

• Identify content for resource page for the Projects for Peace website related to the theory and practice of conflict transformation and peace building;  
• Assess how the theme of Conflict Transformation can continue to be integrated into Projects for Peace’s events and materials in a substantive way; 
• Analyze available program participant data (grantees, alumni); 
• Consult with Projects for Peace staff regarding development of a campus liaison and applicant support materials (handbook, guidelines, etc.). 

Requirements

Student Employment Eligibility:

Unless restricted by certain visa status, all students with an active status for the semester are eligible for jobs on campus.

Students on leave or withdrawn are not eligible to work in student employment positions until the semester in which they return. If you are currently withdrawn or on leave you are eligible to be employed in staff positions.

Some may be restricted due to financial aid status. International students (non-resident aliens) may not work off campus unless they have applied for and received work authorization from the United States government. (An F-1 visa does not give work authorization.) Off campus work study positions are available only to U.S. citizens on financial aid with a federal work study component.

Student are not eligible to work remotely from International locations.

Hour Limitations:

All student employees are limited to working no more than 20 hours per week in on campus jobs during the academic year (this includes exam periods). The only exception is when there is a full week when school is not in session. Specifically: February recess, Spring recess, and full weeks of December or summer recess. During these time periods only, students can work up to 40 hours per week. International Students: Visa restrictions prohibit international students from exceeding 20 hours of work per academic calendar week.