Scientific Research Engagement Intern
Job Summary
The Upper New Review is an environmental literary arts hybrid digital multimedia publication focused on place-based expression of creativity in all its forms, currently focused on the watershed communities of the continent currently named North America. The Upper New Review embodies the environmental humanities.
The mission of the Upper New Review is to be a curated clearinghouse for expression, exploration, research, learning, design, and stewardship for the populations and communities of the Upper New River Basin. We are building the Upper New Review to serve as a conversation starter concerning the Upper New River Basin as a home for critical thinking, systems wisdom, ecological literacy, and a sense of place. We want to understand the Upper New as a commons. As a neighborhood. As a sanctuary. As a community of practice for all residents and visitors. The Upper New Review is a place-based socio-cultural archive for biogregionalism, ecological literacy, and sense of place within the Upper New River basin, as a model for the watersheds of the world. We hope our curation and publication serves as an entry portal to a much deeper understanding of our relationships with the natural world and its ecological complexities.
As a Scientific Research Engagement Intern, you will have the opportunity to
work with The Upper New Review leadership to strategize and execute plans for seeking out academic and industry researchers and research teams conducting disciplinary, interdisciplinary, and transdisciplinary research of all types taking place in your home and neighboring watersheds somewhere in North America. You will engage with these individuals and groups through in-person and digital communications to solicit submissions of research narratives to the Upper New Review, as well as potential feature stories and interviews about these research endeavors. You may be required to capture photos and videos for use on our social media and in blog/featured posts on The Upper New website. If so, you will be responsible for ensuring proper release forms are signed prior to media capture. You will have the opportunity to post about your own experiences on social media, and write stories/reviews of your interactions with researchers and research teams on The Upper New website. You will be modeling appropriate behavior for members of our Stream Team, and potentially recruiting people to join in our efforts as members of the Stream Team.
If applicable, we will work within the parameters of your academic institutional requirements to ensure you are set up to receive proper course credit as a result of this internship experience, including an agreement concerning the duration and workload of your internship.
Responsibilities
- Assist The Upper New Review with producing intelligent, intentional outreach to researchers and research teams across a variety of communication scenarios relevant to your region of North America.
- Conduct all necessary research and fieldwork (including interviews, if necessary) to gather relevant material for assigned engagement projects.
- Work autonomously and with other members of the Upper New team to complete all assigned engagement projects in a timely manner.
- Manage relationships with researchers and research teams, including confirmed signing of appropriate release forms.
- Maintain proper file management for all media captured and shared about any potential researchers and research teams.
- Work with Upper New leadership to draft and publish relevant research feature stories and social media posts in a timely fashion.
- Practice systems thinking and systems wisdom.
- Engage as a lifelong learner.
Experience and Skills
- Solid understanding of relevant intended audiences
- Understanding and appreciation of the environmental humanities, consilience, and the ecological perspectives of systems thinking and systems wisdom
- Experience with direct outreach and engagement in person and across digital channels is preferred
- Please submit samples of previous engagement work, if available
- Proficiency with Google Workspace (G-Suite)
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Proactive problem solving ability
- Excellent time management
- Able to work independently and in relevant team structures
- Comfortable with remote/hybrid workflows and environments
Education
- Currently enrolled in a relevant undergraduate degree program.
- Preferably a junior or senior in good standing (GPA 3.5+)
- Recent graduates are also welcome!
- Currently enrolled (in good standing) in a relevant MA/MFA/PhD program.
Benefits
This is a ground floor opportunity to complete essential work with a hybrid digital-print publication organization in startup mode. The Upper New Review is in the process of seeking approval for 501(c)(3) status as an educational nonprofit.
Everyone who joins the Upper New Review Intern Team gets a free one-year digital subscription to the Upper New Review, as well as free submissions of creative content to the magazine.
Each intern gets direct 1:1 mentorship check-ins with the Upper New Review publisher on a regularly scheduled basis.
Each internship is fully collaborative with UNR leadership, taking a project-based approach resulting in realistic intentional artifacts for one’s work experience portfolio.
Upon successful completion of the internship, each intern will receive a letter of recommendation from the Upper New Review publisher.