Research Assistant at the Holocaust Memorial Museum

The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum is looking for an innovative and passionate individual to join our team and inspire citizens and leaders worldwide to confront hatred, prevent genocide, and promote human dignity. The Simon-Skjodt Center for the Prevention of Genocide conducts work on genocide and related crimes against humanity and is guided by the Committee on Conscience (COC), a standing committee of the USHMM Council. The COC was established to alert the national conscience, influence policy makers, and stimulate worldwide action to confront and work to halt acts of genocide or related crimes against humanity.

The Simon-Skjodt Center for the Prevention of Genocide (Simon-Skjodt Center) at the US Holocaust Memorial Museum (USHMM) is seeking to hire a Research Assistant responsible for performing research in support of the Museum’s work to foster the field of genocide prevention and to educate policy makers and the public about the need and possibilities for preventing genocide and mass atrocities in at-risk places in the world today. The incumbent performs research in support of the Simon-Skjodt Center Research Director, other Simon-Skjodt Center staff and fellows, and other Museum departments. This is a full-time donated position (non-Federal) paid with the Museum’s private funds. Salary is commensurate with experience.

How to Apply: First, visit this site for more information on duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.

Interested applicants should send their resume, cover letter, and a (2 -3 page long) writing sample to careers@ushmm.org. Please include both your resume, cover letter, and writing sample in a single PDF or Word document titled “First Name Last Name”. Salary history may be required during the interview process.

For more information about the US Holocaust Memorial Museum, please visit www.ushmm.org. The US Holocaust Memorial Museum is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. This position is open to all qualified individuals. If you are not a US citizen, you must possess sufficient legal documentation and permission to work in the United States (and provide if requested).