Trust Design Research & Reflection Associate at Grinnell College
Grinnell, Iowa, United States -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Thematic Synthesis, Systems Thinking, Design Research, Qualitative Inquiry, Writing, Reflection, Systems Mapping, Literature Gathering, Documentation, Facilitation

Industry

Higher Education

Description
Trust Design Research & Reflection Associate (Systems Thinking + Synthesis + Emerging Framework Support)   Time Period September 1-October 24, 2026 ~8 hrs/wk Potential opportunities for continued related work post residency if mutually agreed upon.   This Service Leadership Work-Study (SLWS) position offers students the opportunity to serve and learn alongside the 2026 Social Innovator in Residence, Antionette Priscilla Carroll. This position is not designed to replace or replicate the responsibilities of trained personnel. Instead, it emphasizes learning through civic engagement, inquiry, reflection, and systemic analysis. Student will be supervised by Vicki Nolton in the CLS and will be mentored by Antionette Priscilla Carroll.    Responsibilities * Assist with thematic synthesis of conversations and observations * Help organize emerging Trust Design concepts and language * Support literature/resource gathering related to trust, mistrust, dialogue, belonging, and design * Help track reflections and patterns across residency activities * Assist in documenting emerging methodologies and facilitation insights * Participate in reflective conversations and systems mapping   Qualifications Desired Qualifications * Interest in social theory, systems thinking, design research, anthropology, religious studies, political science, psychology, or qualitative inquiry * Strong writing and reflection skills * Curiosity about emerging frameworks and interdisciplinary thinking * Comfort with ambiguity and evolving processes  
Responsibilities
The associate will assist with the thematic synthesis of conversations and the organization of emerging Trust Design concepts. They will also support resource gathering and document methodologies and patterns across residency activities.
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