The Center for Curiosity-Jan2016

The Center for Curiosity, based in Torrington, CT is looking “…for a part time (15-20 hrs a week) program coordinator, for which an ideal person would be a current PhD student. It is an academic and research opportunity for a student interested in the subject. Program Coordinator Center for Curiosity - Torrington, CT The Center for Curiosity, a non profit organization, is looking for a Program Coordinator to support its research, curricular and advocacy initiatives on curiosity. Duties The Program Coordinator will support the Executive Director in:          

Coordinating existing initiatives and projects Program design, management and implementation Facilitating partnerships with academic institutions and other organizations on curiosity Recruit and support volunteers for curiosity initiatives Outreach efforts and promote the center and its programs, especially on social media Researching and cataloging current research and developments on curiosity worldwide Writing and curating materials, such as papers, news stories, videos, photos, announcements, etc. on curiosity. Updating content on the Center for Curiosity website and blog Other activities that advance curiosity initiatives by the Center Developing and managing new partnerships

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Master’s degree and preferably be pursuing a PhD, although that is not a requirement for the position Strong communication skills and familiarity with social media Intellectual curiosity

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This is a part time position, based in New York or Connecticut The job can be performed from a remote location, but occasional travel (about 2 times a month) will be required Compensation: Competitive, commensurate with qualifications Time commitment: 15-20 hours per week

About Center for Curiosity The Center for Curiosity is a US 501(c)(3) non profit that promotes research on curiosity and assessment criteria by which to measure curiosity. It is developing curricular and extra curricular tools to promote curiosity among students and adults. The center is also engaged in public advocacy and popular initiatives on curiosity. For more information visit us at: www.centerforcuriosity.com

Best wishes Achal Mehra CenterforCuriosity.com 860-201-4432