Research Associate

UNC-Chapel Hill • Chapel Hill, NC

10d

About The Position

This position supports outreach, community engagement, and program evaluation for the Strong Roots, New Growth program. The initiative seeks to empower historically underserved landowners and stewards by expanding access to resources, technical assistance, and networks of support. Through workshops, hands-on learning, and community partnerships, the program promotes sustainable forestry, agroforestry, land retention, and equitable land access and governance. It recognizes land stewardship as both an ecological practice and a pathway toward social justice, community resilience, and intergenerational well-being. The Research Associate will collaborate with project staff and community partners to support the implementation, documentation, and evaluation of program activities. The position is preferred in person but may be performed in a hybrid or remote arrangement depending on project needs. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Support outreach and community engagement for the Strong Roots, New Growth program.
• Support implementation, documentation, and evaluation of program activities.
• Work collaboratively with project staff and community partners.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed