GRADUATE STUDENT CONSULTING OPPORTUNITIES

NCGrowth-SmartUp is an economic development initiative at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill that helps create good jobs and equitable opportunities for communities and businesses that are struggling economically. We are seeking highly motivated full-time graduate and PhD students with a wide range of skills and professional experiences to help us with applied research and technical assistance.

Ideal Professional Work Experience:

• City and Regional Planning
• Public Policy
• Business, Entrepreneurship
• Economics, Agribusiness
• Marketing and Communications
• Finance and Accounting
• Social Media, Digital Marketing
• Engineering, Manufacturing
• Learning Sciences

Potential Economic Development Projects:

• Economic Development Strategy and Planning
• Economic Impact Analysis
• Market Research and Feasibility Assessments
• Asset Mapping
• Cultural and Nature Tourism Development
• Economic Development Policy Research
• Market Research
• Case Study Writing

Potential Business Projects:

• Strategic Planning
• Supply Chain and Logistics Planning
• Process Improvement
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
• Training Curriculum Review and Design
• Financial Review and Analysis
• Corporate Communications and Branding
• Social Media Strategy

Compensation/Schedule:

• Work remotely part-time with occasional required travel to client site; all expenses paid/reimbursed
• Compensation $20/hour; no benefits
• Part-time; 5-15 hours/week in Spring and Fall and up to 35 hours/week in Summer

Application deadline March 15, 2021.

Interviews will begin week of March 8th- apply early!