Program Coordinator, Technology and Democracy Research Hub - Rutgers Democracy Lab

The Rutgers Democracy Lab seeks a full-time Program Coordinator for its Technology and Democracy Research Hub, a hybrid role in New Brunswick, NJ with a salary of $60,000–$70,000. The position supports research on how social media and emerging technologies shape civic engagement, while managing student interns, coordinating events, assisting with communications, and conducting basic research tasks such as data cleaning and literature reviews. Strong organizational and writing skills, experience with diverse stakeholders, and familiarity with technology-and-democracy issues are essential. A bachelor’s degree and two years of relevant experience are required; a master’s degree and experience in research methods, event planning, and communications tools are preferred. This role offers the chance to contribute to impactful, policy-relevant work on the future of democracy in the digital age.

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• Organization Name: Rutgers Democracy Lab
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• Role Title: Program Coordinator, Technology and Democracy Research Hub
  
  
• Employment Type: Full-time
  
  
• Compensation: $60,000-$70,000
  
  
• Location: New Brunswick, NJ (Hybrid)
  
  
• Link to Apply: https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/263253
  
  
• Position Overview: The Rutgers Democracy Lab seeks a Program Coordinator for its Technology and Democracy Research Hub, which examines how social media and emerging technologies like AI impact civic engagement and democratic participation. This role provides critical administrative and research support to the Hub's leadership, managing student interns, coordinating events and workshops, supporting research outputs through copy-editing and communications work, and conducting basic research including data cleaning and literature reviews. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, excellent writing abilities, comfort with diverse stakeholder groups, and understanding of issues at the intersection of social media and democracy. A bachelor's degree in social sciences or related field plus 2 years of relevant experience required; master's degree and experience with research methods, event management, and communications tools preferred. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to nationally impactful research that informs policymakers and public discourse on democracy's evolution in the digital age.