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Published on October 21, 2026

Job ID: 10089

Job Title: Wellness Impact Lab (WIL) Assistant 1

Application Deadline: Monday, November 2, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m. ET

Note: applicants must be eligible to participate in the Research @ 91ÑÇÉ« (RAY) program, see  (e.g., you must complete the Work/Study Eligibility Application).

Hourly wage: $19 per hour

Hours per week: 6 hours per week

Start date: January 4, 2027

End date: April 30, 2027

Position Overview

The Wellness Impact Lab (WIL), led by Dr. Harvey Skinner (Senior Fellow) and Susan Harris (Community Fellow), promotes personal well-being and collective action to address climate change. We seek a motivated undergraduate student to coordinate WIL initiatives, including Climate Cafés and collaborations with The Nest, and The Climate Collective (TCC), while contributing to research, knowledge mobilization and Lab development.

Eligibility: 91ÑÇÉ« undergraduate students enrolled in Year 2 or Year 3.

Key Responsibilities

1. Program Coordination: Plan, implement and evaluate initiatives in collaboration with students, faculty, and community partners.
2. Research & Evaluation: Analyze survey data and qualitative findings, evaluate programs, and prepare reports.
3. Knowledge Synthesis: Contribute to research reviews on climate change, well-being, and community engagement.
4. Knowledge Mobilization: Co-develop engaging social media content, conference presentations, posters and manuscripts.
5. Lab Development: Help create new projects and opportunities to expand WIL’s impact.

Qualifications

1. Leadership, teamwork, collaboration, and project management skills.
2. Research Experience with program planning, evaluation, and qualitative or quantitative studies.
3. Writing, communication, and presentation skills.
4. Strong interest in climate change, personal well-being, and planetary health.

Why Join WIL

1. Gain hands-on research and program evaluation experience.
2. Develop leadership, project management, and communication skills.
3. Build your academic portfolio and career prospects and receive a formal reference letter upon request.
4. Learn personal wellness practices.
5. Contribute to meaningful community impact.

Application materials

• Letter describing your interest and qualifications for this position.
• Updated Resume/CV.
• Transcript (unofficial) of grades.
• Example of your writing (e.g. research presentation/paper) and social media post

Application Deadline: Monday, November 2, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m. ET

If you have any questions, please email Harvey Skinner.

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