Oral History Research Associate

Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce

. Conduct primary and secondary research, including archival research, in support of the Project Director .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeRemote • New York • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $41,926 - $65,090 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in archival research and oral history interview preparation, with strong critical thinking and writing skills. Capable of collaborating effectively with project leadership and managing research materials while adhering to confidentiality protocols.

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Archival ResearchOral History Interview PreparationCritical ThinkingDocument ManagementPolicy-Relevant Research

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Hard Skills

Research MethodologyLiterature Review DevelopmentWritten SummarizationInterview Question DraftingDocument Organization

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationConfidentiality Maintenance

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in HistoryPolitical ScienceInternational Relations

Industry Keywords

Hillary DoctrineU.S. Foreign PolicyOral HistoryResearch CoordinationStrategic Planning

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct primary and secondary research, including archival research, in support of the Project Director
Travel with and on behalf of the Project Director to visit archives and other repositories in support of project research and assist in conducting oral history interviews
Develop literature reviews
Track down archival documents
Support drafting and editing written deliverables
Organize research materials for oral history interview preparation with the Project Director and Research Coordinator
Collaborate with the Project Director to provide substantive input on interview questions
Support research and interview preparation tasks, including scheduling, document management, and other administrative tasks
Support the Director’s research, interview preparation, and validation of interview transcripts
Collaborate with the Research Coordinator and HRC Oral History Fellow on scheduling, research organization, and strategic planning

Requirements

What you’ll need

Required bachelor's degree in history, political science, international relations, or related field
Experience in archival research, including organizing research materials and preparing written summaries of research findings
Demonstrated experience preparing for oral history interviews, including drafting questions and conducting background research from primary and secondary sources
Proven track record of conducting and communicating policy-relevant research
Strong critical thinking and writing skills
Comfortability traveling domestically to assist the Director with interviews and research
Ability to interrogate documents on U.S. foreign policy broadly
Familiarity with the Hillary Doctrine and other efforts to integrate women into U.S. foreign policy, particularly during Secretary Clinton’s tenure is preferred
Must maintain confidentiality and conduct all work in accordance with the HRCOHP’s intellectual property protocols

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Retirement savings
Tuition assistance
Work-life balance benefits
Employee discounts
Voluntary insurance options
Professional development opportunities
Community involvement opportunities