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becoming part of the Trace Foundation team
current employment opportunities:
Research Officer
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Research, IT, Enhancement Program Internships
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Library Volunteer
The Research Officer reports directly to the Executive Director and works closely with other members of the Foundation to research, plan, and implement research-related initiatives and events.
Key Responsibilities include:
Research Resources:
- Develop and manage English-, Tibetan-, and Chinese-language research resources, such as collections and databases on development policies, place names, and other identified resources;
- Collaborate with and support Latse Library staff on research related to acquisitions.
Foundation Lecture Series and other Events:
- Manage content and talent for all Foundation Lecture Series events:
- Identify and develop themes and concepts for the event;
- Identify, recruit, and coordinate participants; and
- Manage participant’s contribution to the event.
- Working with other members of the Foundation and external partners, develop and organize academic-minded events relevant to Trace Foundation’s mission and goals.
Research Fellowship Program:
- Design, develop, and expand Research Fellowship program, ensuring high quality topics and applicants;
- Coordinate with and administer Research Fellowship applicants;
- Serve on Research Fellowship review committee.
Publications, Research, and Other Projects:
- Prepare for publication select scholarly contributions and proceedings from research-related events and programs;
- Conduct research related to the Foundation's programmatic work and contribute to the development of new projects by providing background research;
- Follow relevant government policies and keep the Foundation updated;
- Oversee and manage other projects and publications as they arise.
In addition, he/she will be responsible to:
- Translate documents as needed;
- Work with Finance Office to audit receipts and maintain Research budget;
- Manage and supervise a team of interns;
- Serve as interpreter for various Foundation events as needed;
- Participate in and provide leadership Foundation-wide initiatives as appropriate and provide support to Foundation colleagues as needed.
Skills required:
- Commitment to and understanding of Tibetan culture;
- Fluency in English and Tibetan required; additional fluency in Chinese highly preferred;
- Excellent communication and writing skills;
- Competence in managing research projects of all levels;
- Computer-proficiency;
- Strong attention to detail and follow-through skills;
- Ability to complete time-sensitive tasks promptly and thoroughly;
- Skilled in managing and completing multiple projects;
- Excellent organizational skills;
- Ability to interact effectively in a team setting.
Education and Qualifications:
- Graduate degree or graduate-level training strongly preferred;
- Experience in a multi-cultural, multi-lingual environment;
- 5 to 7 years of professional research-related experience in positions that also include project development and management.
Compensation
Trace Foundation offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits package.
To Apply
Candidate must have proper documentation in order to work in the U.S. Please send resume with cover letter (including salary history) to Carisa White at jobs@trace.org. Include job code in subject line: Research Officer.
Trace Foundation is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce and complying with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity (“EEO”) laws. Trace Foundation strictly prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of any characteristic protected by law.
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