Part-Time Digital Storytelling & Research Assistant (VOICE-DC Project)
About The Position
The AI and Data Infrastructures Learning Lab (AIDILL) in the Department of Learning and Performance Systems seeks an Undergraduate Research Assistant to support the VOICE-DC project, a community-engaged research study examining civic engagement, storytelling, and learning related to AI data center development and governance. The undergraduate assistant will work closely with faculty and graduate researchers to support qualitative research, digital storytelling, and public-facing dissemination efforts. The project investigates how community members use stories, narratives, and other forms of civic participation to understand and shape decisions about emerging technology infrastructure.
Requirements
- Interest in education, learning sciences, communication, community development, digital humanities, science and technology studies, geography, media studies, or related fields.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to produce accurate written transcripts.
- Experience with graphic design, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, ArcGIS StoryMaps, website content creation, podcast production, or related digital media tools.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating as part of a research team.
- Willingness to complete and maintain all required human subjects research and IRB training and to adhere to approved research protocols throughout the appointment.
Nice To Haves
- Sample of Relevant Work (Optional but Encouraged): Applicants may submit one example demonstrating relevant skills, such as: A graphic, infographic, or design project, Website or digital media content, Podcast or audio project, Research paper, StoryMap or digital storytelling project, Other examples relevant to the position.
Responsibilities
- Produce high-quality manual transcriptions of audio and video recordings from interviews, working groups, and community engagement activities.
- Assist with qualitative data organization, file management, and preparation of research materials for analysis.
- Create graphics, visualizations, figures, and other research dissemination materials for conference presentations, grant proposals, manuscripts, and public reports.
- Support the development and production of project podcasts, including transcription, episode preparation, audio asset organization, and dissemination materials.
- Assist with the creation of digital storytelling assets, including story maps, narrative archives, website content, and visual media.
- Format and organize photographs, documents, maps, and multimedia materials for public-facing project websites.
- Conduct literature searches and assist with citation management as needed.
- Participate in research team meetings and contribute to the ongoing development of community-engaged research resources.
Benefits
- Hourly Rate: $15.00/hour
- Total Hours: 100
- Appointment Period: Fall 2026-Spring 2027
- Work Schedule: Flexible; coordinated with project milestones and student availability.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
