The Interim Director of The Roosevelt House Public Policy Institute, which houses Hunter College’s public policy and human rights programs, supports faculty research, and organizes a full schedule of public programs, seeks a part-time research assistant and speechwriter. The director prefers someone who can start at the beginning of June and work through the academic year.

Tasks include:

• Preparing, editing, and providing research for opening remarks to be given by the Interim Director at RH public events and at other speaking engagements.
  • Events include: panel discussions on current events issues, discussions on newly released scholarly books, and conversations with notable policymakers and public figures.
  • Research topics include: U.S. foreign policy, international human rights, community development, educational reform, and local and national political developments.
• Providing brief biographical information on people with whom the Interim Director meets.
• Cataloguing and organizing research and speech material for future use.
• Meeting weekly with the Interim Director to discuss event scheduling, important tasks, and key priorities for upcoming work week.
• Maintaining informational website on RH speech material and events.

Expected work commitment:

~ 10 hours per week

Contact:

Interested applicants should email Barry Goldberg at bpgoldberg@gmail.com with a curriculum vitae and a list of references. The Interim Director will interview qualified candidates on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

For additional information on The Roosevelt House, visit http://www.roosevelthouse.hunter.cuny.edu/