The UnLocked Project

The UnLocked Project, founded by a child of a formerly incarcerated parent, aims to support the well-being of other children of incarcerated parents in the DMV area while also raising awareness of their unique life experiences. On Sunday, Nov 19th, we are hosting our first support group event for students with incarcerated loved ones/parents to come together and talk about their experiences, as well as be provided with financial and educational resources. Register with the link provided!

La Voz Latina Chismes y Cuentos

 

UMD CCJS Prospective Graduate Student Information Session

November, 8

2:30pm-4pm

Virtual over Zoom

Register here

2024 Collegiate Hiring Initiative | Federal Bureau of Investigation

2024 Collegiate Hiring Initiative (CHI) – Operational Support Technician
Location: Varies
Salary: $40,082 - $52,106
Job Opening Number: 51638
Closing Date: November 3, 2023

The FBI’s Collegiate Hiring Initiative (CHI) recruits for recent undergraduate and graduate students for full-time, permanent positions, who are ready to take the next step toward discovering an insider’s perspective on FBI operations and a career truly unlike any other. Collegiate Hires make tremendous contributions to the FBI’s mission, from ensuring the smooth running of operational squads by performing key business and administrative functions, to working as a core part of investigative teams by analyzing and visualizing data, among many other opportunities. Whatever your role, you will play a key part in protecting the American people and upholding the Constitution of the United States – and you will have the chance to explore where your FBI career can take you.
 

Are you interested in beginning a career with the FBI and supporting investigative and intelligence operations at America’s premier national security and law enforcement agency?
 

As an Operational Support Technician, you will provide program analysis and administrative support to operational coordination. Working in one of our 30 field offices across the country, you will get deep exposure to the inner workings of an FBI squad and form deep connections along the way. 
 

As an Operational Support Technician, your duties could include:

• Perform investigative and administrative support functions
• Transcribe information from external sources into specific formats
• Create, maintain, and dispose of records and files in accordance with record management procedures
• Serve as a liaison with internal staff at all levels to disseminate information 

Questions regarding this opening should be directed to FBI_2024_CHI@fbi.gov with the subject line “FY24 CHI Operational Support Technician – Questions”.

2023 Offices of Inspector General Career Fair

 

2023 Offices of Inspector General Career Fair

November 8, 2023

10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Location: Department of Labor, Frances Perkins Building 200 Constitution Ave. NW, First Floor, Washington, D.C. 20210

Register (Strongly encouraged, so you can stand out to employers)

Learn about career and internship opportunities at more than 30 Federal Offices of Inspector General—positions with purpose and impact that will put you in the forefront of the most important issues affecting our country! College students (all majors), recent graduates, law students, and career seeking individuals encouraged to attend! Create your account on USAJobs as in the meantime so you are ready to apply when the positions are shared! 

1OF1 #FIRSTGENTERPS: Community, Culture & Career Night

 

1OF1 #FIRSTGENTERPS: Community, Culture & Career Night

November 8, 2023

5-7:30 pm

Location: 3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing - Resource Room (University Career Center)

Register through Handshake

Are you a first-generation college student (FGCS) eager to supercharge your career prospects and connect with like-minded peers, mentors, and professionals? Look no further!
As we celebrate National First-Generation College Celebration Day, the University Career Center is excited to present the 1OF1 #FIRSTGENTERPS Program - an event celebrating YOU, empowering your career aspirations, and providing you with resources to navigate and enhance your career readiness as a #FIRSTGENTERP.

Apply to be a BSOS Ambassador!

BSOS Ambassadors
Deadline: Extended to November 5, 2023

Do you want to represent your school while gaining valuable leadership, public speaking, and teaching skills?

Apply to be a BSOS Ambassador!

The College of Behavioral and Social Sciences offers students an opportunity to become involved in our college while earning two elective credits. This experience will teach you skills that will ultimately make you more marketable to employers and graduate programs. Additionally, being a BSOS Ambassador provides excellent leadership, public speaking, and teaching experience, as well as networking opportunities with faculty, staff, alumni, university administrators, and prospective students.

The required seminar course meets once a week, in-person on Thursdays from 4:00-4:50 pm. Students are required to complete three service events (1.5-3 hours each) over the course of the semester.

Black Health Week

We want to formally invite you to join us during Black Health Week: a fun-filled week with different workshops and interactive activities that offer an opportunity for Black students to learn more about important aspects of identity, cultural experiences, mental health, physical well-being, and different ways to thrive! This will also be a great time for self-expression and finding community.

 RSVP Here and check us out on instagram @racclab for specific details about each event.
 

Paralegal 3 | Northrop Grumman

 

Paralegal 3
Location: Linthicum, MD
Requisition ID: R10135767
Salary: $64,100 - $111,900

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman is looking for a Paralegal to:

• Performs review and comment of agreements, including non-disclosure agreements, teaming agreements, subcontracts and contracts
• Assists business with legal and regulatory compliance
• Supports program firewalls and firewall training
• Processes subpoenas
• Gathers and analyzes information
• Conducts legal research and resolves routine legal questions under the direction of an attorney
• Assists in document collections
• Maintains records of activities within the group
• Interacts with all levels of management at both corporate and sector level

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have a High School diploma with a minimum of 4 years of additional education and/or experience as a paralegal.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

• Demonstrated ability to balance and influence multiple competing priorities and individuals.
• Ability to exercise strong judgment with integrity at all times in execution of responsibilities.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, as well as project management, analytical, planning, and presentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in government or commercial contracts and paralegal support.
• Bachelor’s degree in a law-related discipline or a paralegal certificate
• Completion of or participation in attorney assistant or paralegal education/training.

HR Recruiter, Grant Services Specialist III - Baltimore Police Department

HR Recruiter, Grant Services Specialist III
Location: Baltimore, MD
Job ID: R0004614
Salary: $62,550.00- $107,530.00
Closing Date: November 24, 2023

The Baltimore City Police Department (BPD) is looking hire a Grant Service Specialist/ HR Generalist II to assist with the fully cycle recruitment of our professional staff.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Assisting with various administrative duties, such as researching and carrying out project tasks;

• Coordinating and scheduling candidate phone/teams and in-person interviews with hiring managers and interviewing panels; 

• Coordinate internal job postings, promote internal hiring, and maintain the employee referral program;

• Create, edit, and proof job descriptions to maintain the database ;

• Maintain the Talent Acquisition database, including new job code creation, job requisitions creation, candidate information entry, and troubleshooting;

• Stay updated on industry trends;

• Make data-driven recommendations for improvement ;

• Create offer paperwork and ensure timely receipt of signed documents ;

• Post new hires and job requisitions via Workday ;

• Assists in providing firsthand support and organizing the day-to-day operations of the recruiting and onboarding process;

• The position involves a high degree of professionalism, organization, and customer service

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: Have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

AND

EXPERIENCE: Have three years of experience in human resources in one of the following fields: employee selection, position classification and compensation or employee benefits.

OR

NOTES (EQUIVALENCIES): Graduate course work in psychology, personnel administration, business administration, public administration, public policy or statistics from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the experience requirement on a year for year basis. Additional experience in employee selection, position classification and compensation, employee benefits, training/organizational development or human resource administration may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis.

Re-Entry Counselor | City of Alexandria Sheriff's Office

Re-Entry Counselor
Location: Alexandria, VA
Job Number: 2024-00066
Salary: $55,774.68 - $98,151.30
Closing Date: November 3, 2023

An Overview 

 

The Alexandria Sheriff's Office is currently seeking highly qualified applicants for the rewarding position of Re-Entry Counselor.  The incumbent in this role provides valuable information that will help and prepare individuals returning to the community through life skills and groups. The Re-Entry Counselor also serves as program coordinators for both the LEAD Program and Male Re-entry Unit. This role involves administering needs assessments, reviewing re-entry and personal action plans, assisting with employment and housing searches, accessing wrap-around services in communities, conducting wellness check-ins, facilitating classes, confirming employment, and other case management tasks.

 

What you should bring 

 An ideal candidate for the position of Re-Entry Counselor should have a strong work ethic, a high degree of patience, and the determination to overcome obstacles. The ability to work with others as a team and to coach, inspire, motivate, and support them. A sense of adaptability and a calm demeanor in stressful situations. Ability to understand, develop and implement complex processes through systems-oriented thinking. Exceptional time management and task execution skills (i.e., ability to plan, schedule, and follow through). Skills in judgment, initiative, and decision-making. A willingness to be kind, compassionate, and accountable to oneself and others. Having a passion for learning and growing professionally and personally. 

 

Duties and Responsibilities 

 

• Facilitates Life Skill Groups daily in both the women's and men's programs, and when other group leaders are unavailable.
• Responsible for an estimated 45 to 50 individuals daily. 
• Establish and maintain City and regional resources necessary for successful re-integration.
• Refers and connects clients to community resources to continue care upon release. 
• Coordinates re-entry workshops by identifying speakers and topics, handling event day logistics, generating attendance list, creating handouts and materials advertising workshops to the inmate population. 
• Attend community meetings relating to reentry and criminal justice providers. 
• Develops and implements life skill courses that address the specific needs of the inmate population. 
• Supervises, guides and leads facilitators and officials from other local City agencies in setting up program curriculum. 
• Supervises, monitors and assists college interns in group facilitation for inmates in the Re-entry program. 
• Tracks attendance for individuals participating in the re-entry programs and creates statistical reports monthly. 
• Processes all pertinent documents that will assist in the transition of individuals such as request for birth certificates, shelter information, and employment resources for both programs and throughout the facility. 
• Provides pre-release counseling, coordination and guidance to inmates regarding jobs, continued education and training and employment. 
• Advocates for individuals in consideration of other jail-based programs and work assignments.
• Provides an overview and orientation of program services as new participants enter the program. 
• Orders and distributes metro transit fare cards and tokens for inmates released to the community. 
• Coordinates and supervises the women's community service projects in the women's life skills program.
• Assist participants with self-agency and decision-making, wellness, recovery, problem-solving and life skills using recovery and other trauma-informed tools.
• Copies class materials and research pre-release and community resource information. 
• Gathers community resources to implement bi-annual resource/job fairs for the inmate population. 
• Attend weekly group supervision/team and partner meetings as well as weekly/bi-weekly individual supervision meetings.
• Attend staff meetings.
• Participate in opportunities to educate and advocate for increased awareness of the issues surrounding women’s incarceration and incarceration in general.
• Participate in program evaluations.
• Other responsibilities and special projects, as needed. 
• Attend Re-entry Council meetings. 

About the Office

The Alexandria Sheriff's Office is responsible for the operation of the William G. Truesdale Adult Detention Center, courthouse and courtroom security, service of all court legal documents, execution of court orders, transportation of prisoners, execution of arrest warrants, and general public safety and law enforcement. All powers, responsibilities and duties of the Alexandria Sheriff's Office derive from common law, the Virginia Constitution, the Code of Virginia and the Alexandria Charter.
 
The Alexandria Sheriff's Office is a highly professional organization with 204 sworn and civilian personnel. The Office is nationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Commission on Accreditation for Corrections, and the National Commission on Correctional Health Care. The Office has been honored by the National Sheriff's Association with the prestigious "Triple Crown Award" for achieving these national accreditations. The Office is also Virginia State certified by the Department of Criminal Justice Services and the Department of Corrections.  

Minimum & Additional Requirements

Two Year College Degree; two years of experience with jail-based programming; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

Four Year College Degree in a related field, five years of experience with jail-based programming. Experience with the principles and techniques of interviewing, corrections procedures, guidelines, and services. 

Investigator | D.C. Office of Police Complaints

Investigator
Location: Washington, DC
Job ID: 23822
Salary: $65,285 - $84,167
Closing Date: November 7, 2023

Job Summary

The Office of Police Complaints (OPC) is an independent District of Columbia Government agency that receives, investigates, and resolves police misconduct complaints by the public against Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) and D.C. Housing Authority Police Department (DCHAPD) officers. The work at this grade level involves performing the full range of investigative assignments of substantial difficulty in resolving conflicts in facts or evidence. The incumbent is responsible for cases ranging from routine to complex in nature. The nature of assignments requires considerable skill in establishing the interrelationship of facts or evidence.

Duties and responsibilities

Conducts initial case intake. Plans, organizes, and conducts investigations of police misconduct complaints filed by the public, including complaints alleging harassment, the use of unnecessary or excessive force, the use of language or conduct that is insulting, demeaning, or humiliating, discriminatory treatment, retaliation, and failure to provide or display identification. The incumbent is expected to plan and conduct investigations using ingenuity, independence, and the ability to adapt the investigative plan to meet unanticipated developments. Obtains necessary background information by reviewing all pertinent documents in file, including complaint form, MPD records, medical records, photographs, video evidence, and other materials. Conducts complete and thorough interviews of complainants, witnesses, and officers to obtain factual statements and leads to other evidence. Makes incident site visits to locate and interview witnesses, examine the incident scene, take photographs, prepare diagrams, or gather other evidence.

Plans investigation, determining the methods and procedures necessary to obtain essential information. Investigations vary based on the allegations, and investigative plans are regularly updated as the investigation progresses. Gathers documents, records, or other evidence necessary for a complete and thorough investigation. Prepares detailed written reports summarizing the results of the investigation and analyzing the allegations in a complaint based on the evidence gathered. Documents all investigative steps and keeps detailed records regarding the investigation. Maintains the paper complaint files and enters data and investigative materials in the agency’s complaint management system. Works with investigative supervisors to revise and finalize reports, which are used by the agency’s executive director and deputy director, as well as members of the Police Complaints Board (PCB), which is OPC’s governing body, and complaint examiners. Participates in meetings with officials of the Metropolitan Police Department, the PCB, and other agencies, groups, or stakeholders, furnishing necessary information to all parties concerned. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Education

This position requires one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level. Specialized experience is experience which is directly related to the position which has equipped the individual with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, law enforcement, business law or other closely related field, plus two (2) years of work related experience is preferred; Or an equivalent combination of relevant education, training and experience is preferred.

Paralegal | Kalijarvi, Chuzi, Newman & Fitch, P.C.

Paralegal
Location: Washington, DC
Salary: $50,000–$80,000
Closing Date: November 20, 2023

Kalijarvi, Chuzi, Newman & Fitch, P.C. (KCNF) is a boutique law firm in Washington, D.C. committed to fighting for the rights of employees in the workplace. Our experienced attorneys are recognized experts in all aspects of employment law and handle the most sensitive and complex labor and employment law matters in the U.S. and around the world.

 

KCNF is seeking a talented and experienced paralegal. This position would provide support to a diverse group of attorneys handling cases involving security clearances, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, discipline, whistleblowers, and reasonable accommodation. 

 

Specific Responsibilities:

• Assist attorneys in managing cases from inception through closure
• Acting as liaison among all parties including court or other neutrals for scheduling and sharing information
• Organizing and managing documents, including the creation of spreadsheets and retrieval systems
• Coordinating the collection, review, and production of documents
• Assisting with trial preparation including the assembly of exhibits, witness binders, and appearances for depositions and court filings
• Summarize deposition and trial transcripts
• Research case-related issues 
• Work independently and collaboratively on multiple projects simultaneously
• Other duties as assigned

 

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate
• Three or more years of directly related experience
• Experience drafting, cite-checking, and correcting legal briefs (trial and appellate)

 

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Must be familiar with using the Blue Book
•  Excellent editing, writing, legal citation, and research skills 
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Must be able to effectively multi-task, manage time-sensitive documents, and have exceptional organizational skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience preparing for trial, hearings, depositions
• Document preparation to include but not limited to editing, reviewing, organizing, proofreading, and assembling documents 
• Proficient with all aspects of discovery, drafting pleadings, and e-filing with Courts 
•  Impeccable oral and written communication skills
•  Ability to maintain confidential information
•  Proficient with Office 365, Excel, and PDFs 
•  Mastering new technology
•  Ability to work collaboratively in team situations
•  Ability to work and communicate well with clients, attorneys, judges, and other specialists within the community
•   Excellent people skills with a positive, professional demeanor and a strong client service focus 

 

KCNF offers excellent compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and a generous paid time off program. 

 

If you are interested in joining a collegial team of professionals, please send a cover letter and your resume to recruitment@kcnlaw.com. NO phone calls please.

For more information about the firm, visit www.kcnfdc.com.

Juvenile Court Coordinator | North Carolina Courts

Juvenile Court Coordinator
Location: Halifax County, NC
Job Number: 2023-13639
Salary: $46,838 - $71,473
Closing Date: October 29, 2023

District Court 6, serving Halifax County, seeks a qualified individual to provide administrative and case management duties for the District Court Judges.

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Develop case management procedures.
• Track status of cases, prepare and distribute periodic reports, schedule cases and resolve scheduling conflicts.
• Prepare and distribute calendars and answer questions regarding status of cases.
• Attend court (Family and Juvenile) in Halifax and Northampton Counties.
• Compose and prepare a variety of materials including correspondence, reports and legal documents; and assist with legal research.
• Schedule appointments and meetings; make travel arrangements and maintain administrative records for the office.
• Screen callers and visitors, answer inquires, secure and give information.
• Copy, file, and retrieve materials and perform periodic follow up.
• Screen and route mail according to contents of communication including email.
• May provide support services to other programs in the district such as Arbitration, Mediation, or Jury Management.
• May serve on committees and attend meetings as assigned.

This position reports to the Court Manager.  Work hours are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Knowledge of:  court system and legal office practices and procedures.

Skills in:  case management; organization; entering data quickly and with accuracy; and Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Ability to:  explain office and court procedures, and regulations to the public; analyze and interpret facts or program information to make necessary decisions with accuracy; work independently in administering or coordinating special court programs; accurately spell and apply proper grammar; work well with others; speak and understand a language other than English; and organize and complete work by specific deadlines. 

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in court administration, criminal justice, public administration, business, or a related field, and one year of experience in the court system to acquire the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the work described; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Management prefers candidates with some knowledge of juvenile and family court procedures.

Background Investigator (Special Investigator) | Anne Arundel County Department of Detention Facilities

 

Background Investigator (Special Investigator)
Location: Anne Arundel County, MD
Job Number: 07356
Salary: $53,481 - $96,075
Closing Date: October 30 ,2023

This posting will be used to fill a full-time, permanent, safety sensitive Background Investigator (Special Investigator) position within the Department of Detention Facilities with Anne Arundel County Government.

This position is responsible for conducting background investigations of candidates under consideration for mandated positions with the Anne Arundel County Department of Detention Facilities.

NATURE AND VARIETY OF WORK

Employee provides candidates with a variety of forms and evaluates information obtained. Conducts background investigations based on information supplied by candidates. Develops other lines of inquiry in accordance with Federal and local guidelines. Ensures that candidates are fingerprinted, photographed, and queries appropriate criminal information. Performs other related functions in support of the applicant hiring process.

Examples of Duties and Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

(Note: The duties and responsibilities enumerated in this class specification are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications and salary level for all positions in this class. They are not intended to include all of the essential job functions of all positions in the class).

Schedules and interviews applicants for Detention positions; obtains information regarding past employment, residences and criminal activity; explains the background process to candidates; obtains required and signed release of information forms.

Investigates candidate's place of past employment; reviews personnel records, interviews supervisors.

Investigates neighborhoods of candidates and conducts interviews.

Accesses METERS and NCIC records to determine any criminal convictions.

Develops comprehensive and confidential background reports to include candidates's work history and other related factors necessary to construct an employment profile.

Participates as a member of oral interview boards.

Safely operates a motor vehicle to make in-person visits to other law enforcement agencies, employers, and other areas which are required to complete an in depth background investigation.

Assists in planning and coordinating large group processing of Detention Officer candidates.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Ability to conduct in depth pre-employment investigations.

Ability to prepare comprehensive written investigation reports.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the public.

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Ability to conduct interviews with job candidates.

Knowledge of Federal, State and local guidelines related to conducting background investigations.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from high school; four (4) or more years of experience in conducting investigations for a police department or other criminal justice agency, including applicant processing; and a valid non-commercial Class C motor vehicle operator's license.

NOTE: The selection process includes a comprehensive background investigation and medical evaluation.

NOTE: This is a Safety Sensitive position and employees in this position are subject to Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) and Alcohol testing.

Supplemental Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates who possess the following:

- Experience working in a recruitment process with a public safety agency conducting mandated and non-mandated (civilian) background investigations simultaneously, in a timely manner

- Experience conducting background investigations for employment, internal affairs investigations, in-depth investigations of criminal matters or comprehensive investigations of traffic-related incidents

- Experience conducting background investigations in a government environment

Iran Analyst, Critical Threats Project | The American Enterprise Institute

Iran Analyst, Critical Threats Project

Location: Washington, DC
Job ID: 2023-2105

The American Enterprise Institute (AEI) seeks a full-time, in-person analyst to conduct independent research, lead interns, and support foreign policy scholars in advancing the mission of the Critical Threats Project (CTP). CTP produces detailed, objective analysis and forecasting on America’s core national security challenges and provides concrete recommendations to address them. CTP also trains the next generation of policymakers and analysts who will continue to address these challenges.

 

The primary area of focus for this position will be Iranian internal and external security and foreign policy activities, including but not limited to: Iran’s military capabilities, regional influence, and soft power outreach. Other responsibilities include selecting, training, and developing interns; intellectually contributing to other research efforts; providing feedback on technological innovation projects; and providing other research and administrative support as required.

 

The ideal candidate works well on agile, collaborative, hard-working teams, can reprioritize based on changing research and publication needs, and possesses excellent research, writing, task management, communication, and organizational skills. A demonstrated interest in foreign and defense policy and strong technological instincts are required. Analysts interact in a bespoke research database daily and utilize cutting-edge technology to complete research. Language proficiency in Persian (Farsi) is highly desired but not required. The CTP team operates in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. An excellent candidate welcomes challenge and will embrace his or her role in achieving the CTP mission.

 

AEI offers a stimulating and harmonious work environment and excellent benefits. Qualified applicants should submit an online application, complete with a resume, cover letter, transcripts, and 500-word writing sample on a topic related to the position. The anticipated start date for this position is as soon as possible.

Responsibilities

• Core Responsibilities
  • Conduct research, analysis, and writing for CTP reports, files, and other analytical products in the field of Iranian internal dynamics, internal and external security, and foreign policy activities, including Iran’s military capabilities, regional influence, and soft power outreach. Submit time-sensitive findings and written products in a professional manner.
  • Perform library, online, bibliographic, and investigative research under the guidance of more experienced researchers.
  • Select, train, and develop interns. Oversee interns’ work on daily news tracking and research projects. Lead training sessions and help refine ongoing education programs.
  • Contribute to technology partnership projects, testing new tools, providing feedback, and integrating changes into research workflow.
  • Participate in collaborative projects with the Critical Threats Project staff and research partners to accomplish long-term research goals and advance the team’s overall mission.
• Additional Responsibilities
  • Cooperate and collaborate with departmental staff on Iran-related issues.
  • Assist with administrative and planning tasks in support of the overall team mission.
  • Post recurring publications on criticalthreats.org. Posting is on a rotational basis among staff members and averages about once per week. Posting may occur on weekends.

Physical requirements and working conditions at AEI:

• The employee is regularly expected to stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard. This job requires close vision abilities due to computer work.
• The employee must be able to lift up to 30 pounds at times.
• The employee must be able to work in a confined area.
• Moderate noise (e.g., from computers, phone, printers, and light traffic) is expected.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities associated with this position.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree is required.
• 0–2 years of previous applicable full-time work experience is required; previous internship experience is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated interest in international relations, Iran, and defense policy is required.
• Persian (Farsi) language working proficiency highly desired, but not required.
• Critical thinking, strong technological instincts, and receptiveness to feedback are required.
• Interest in managing and developing interns is required.