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Job ID |
9433 |
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Job Type |
On-Campus Job (work study Not required) |
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Employer |
KENAN INSTITUTE FOR ETHICS (DDBR) Biweekly |
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Date Posted |
Apr 22, 2026 |
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Category |
Research Assistant |
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Job Description |
Position Overview:
The Prison Engagement Initiative is seeking three Justice Lab Fellows to support and expand its “Justice Lab.” Fellows will play a key role in coordinating volunteer efforts between Duke students and local prisons and re-entry facilities. This position focuses on organizing, developing, and sustaining engagement opportunities that connect students with incarcerated and formerly incarcerated populations. Key Responsibilities: - Coordinate and manage student volunteer efforts with local prisons and re-entry organizations
- Develop and launch new programming and engagement opportunities
- Maintain volunteer schedules and ensure adequate coverage
- Track and ensure completion of required trainings
- Learn and uphold institutional and facility policies and procedures
- Organize transportation logistics for volunteer activities
- Troubleshoot issues related to programming and volunteer coordination
- Identify and propose new partnership and engagement opportunities
- Collaborate with fellow Justice Lab team members
- Contribute to a comprehensive end-of-year report outlining recommendations for how Duke and other North Carolina universities can effectively engage with incarcerated populations
Any questions about the opportunity can be directed to her: Nicole.schrammsapyta@duke.edu. |
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Job Requirements |
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: - Currently enrolled as a student at Duke University
- Ability to commit to the full academic year
- Availability to work approximately 2.5 hours per week
- Ability to attend biweekly team meetings
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Preferred Qualifications: - Interest in criminal justice, prison education, re-entry, or community engagement
- Experience with volunteer coordination, tutoring, or program support
- Experience managing schedules, logistics, or group activities
- Ability to problem-solve and adapt in dynamic environments
- Interest in research, policy, or report writing
If you would like to be involved in this program, please fill out an application here (you can signal which of the two, or both, you are interested in applying for). The deadline for the application is April 30, 2026, 11:59 pm. |
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Required Skills |
Analytics, Communication, Customer Service, Data Entry, Document Management, Gathering Information, Managing Timelines, Organizational Structures, Planning and Organizing, Project Scheduling, Research and Data Analysis |
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Learning Outcomes |
Adaptability and Flexibility, Assertiveness, Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Commitment, Communicate Effectively, Decision Making, Efficiency, Following Instruction, Goal Oriented, Goal Setting, Interaction with People, Interpersonal Skills, Open Minded, Punctuality, Respectful, Results Oriented, Self Motivation, Team Collaboration |
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Available Openings |
3 |
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Hours |
2.5 hours per week |
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Hourly Rate |
$18.50/hour |
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Time Frame |
Academic Year |
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Contact Name |
Kimberly Chavis Dorman |
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Contact Email |
kimberly.dorman@duke.edu |
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Work Location Address |
1364 Campus Drive
Durham, NC 27708 |
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Phone |
919660-2431 |
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Fax |
N/A |
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Work Location |
Hybrid |
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Job Schedule |
Flexible, Friday Afternoon, Friday Evening, Friday Morning, Monday Afternoon, Monday Evening, Monday Morning, Thursday Afternoon, Thursday Evening, Thursday Morning, Tuesday Afternoon, Tuesday Evening, Tuesday Morning, Wednesday Afternoon, Wednesday Evening, Wednesday Morning |
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