Communications Assistant (Part-time)

About AIR

Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, the American Institutes for Research (AIR) is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance to address some of the most pressing challenges in the United States and globally. Mission-focused and evidence-driven, AIR applies rigorous research and technical expertise to close gaps in opportunity and access, improving lives across communities and systems.

Responsibilities

Strategic Communications & Messaging

• Support the development and implementation of the project’s communications strategy, aligning messaging across technical assistance, research, and community engagement activities.
• Develop clear, consistent messaging that reflects project values such as partnership, local context, and community voice.
• Coordinate communications planning with project leadership to support milestones, site visits, learning events, and deliverables.

Content Development & Storytelling