Assistant Director of Honoring Nations
Join our team as Assistant Director of Honoring Nations and help advance the Harvard Kennedy School Project on Indigenous Governance and Development.
The Assistant Director of Honoring Nations will be responsible for the day-to-day management of Honoring Nations, a national award program that identifies, celebrates, and shares outstanding examples of tribal governance in the United States.
Shining a bright light on success, the Harvard Project’s Honoring Nations program has awarded 142 tribal governance programs from over 100 tribal nations since 1999. It is the world’s largest repository of best practices in Indigenous governance and offers all governments, Native and non-Native, lessons that can be adapted and applied to their own contexts.
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Research Assistant Position with the Global Vietnam Wars Studies Initiative
The Global Vietnam Wars Studies Initiative (GVWSI) is seeking motivated and detail-oriented Research Assistants to join our research team and play a crucial role in database development and various program support. This an hourly position paid at the GSU rate of $18-21/hour, no benefits. The position requires some time in the office, with options to then work remotely. Total weekly commitment is approximately 10-15 hours per week for the Spring semester.
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To apply, please reach out to Program Manager Mark Seah at mark_seah@hks.harvard.edu with:
- A short description of your related work experience and availability (in terms of specific hours a week).
- A resume and any other materials that highlight your experience/expertise and represent your ability to serve as an RA for these projects
Graduate Assistants, Harvard Votes Challenge
The Harvard Votes Challenge is a university-wide effort to increase voter registration and participation among eligible students, staff, and faculty. The Ash Center at the Harvard Kennedy School seeks two Graduate Assistants to coordinate this civic engagement work across HKS in collaboration with the wider Harvard University community. The ideal applicant will have a passion for civic engagement and democracy, as well as experience in organizing, communications and event planning.
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This position will report to the Senior Associate Director for Democracy Initiatives at the Ash Center. Please send a resume and availability to christina_marchand@hks.harvard.edu as soon as possible, but no later than October 15, 2023.
Research Assistant Position with Professor Alex Keyssar
Professor Alex Keyssar is looking for an RA to help him this semester for a project focused on modern American political and electoral history. Candidates should have some historical research experience as well as organizational skills and strong communication abilities. Attention to detail and accuracy as well as familiarity with historical document searches and citation protocols are essential. Those interested should contact Scott Stackpole at scott_stackpole@hks.harvard.edu.