Current Opportunities

• *NEW* Call for advisory board applications – reviewing on a rolling basis
• Legal Research Assistant (must be a full-time GU student)

Advisory Board

We are excited to announce an open call for applications to join our new advisory board. This board will support our leadership team as we work towards a world where privacy is for everyone.

We are seeking members who can advise our team on program strategy, organizational development, and fundraising. Anyone who believes in the mission and vision of the Privacy Center, who has some expertise in one of the three key areas listed above, and who can commit at least 3 hours per month to their advisory role should consider applying! Details and the application form are available here.

Currently, we are reviewing applications on a rolling basis. For any questions, email Deputy Director Katie Evans at katie.evans@georgetown.edu.

Legal Research Assistant

Eligibility: Must be a currently full-time enrolled student at Georgetown University

OUR CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2024 – 2025 ACADEMIC YEAR WILL BE OPENING IN SEPTEMBER.

We are looking for self-motivated undergraduate, graduate and law students. Research assistants pay starts at $19.50/hour or as eligible, determined by GAGE contracts.

What’s the Center?

The Center on Privacy & Technology is a think tank focused on privacy and surveillance law and policy—and the communities they affect. We believe that privacy is a fundamental right under threat from both government and corporate surveillance, especially for historically marginalized people. Through research and advocacy, we challenge that surveillance and work towards a world where privacy protects everyone. Read about our mission, staff, and our work on our website.

What’s the job?

Legal Research Assistant

Potential tasks could include, but are not limited to:

• Research legal questions.
• Write memos summarizing legal research findings.
• Draft blogs related to topics of privacy and surveillance.
• Assist with planning and promoting events.
• Draft tweets for the Center’s Twitter account based on substantive research.
• Other administrative and organizational tasks.

Who are we looking for?

Someone who has…

• Excellent writing skills that include the ability to clearly express and organize information.
• Research skills to include: seeking out primary sources, an ability to plan how to obtain the answer to the research question, and to identify key findings.
• The ability to manage up and make sure projects are completed by the deadline.
• A commitment to civil rights, racial justice, and social justice.

*Even if you don’t possess these skills but are passionate about The Center’s mission and work, we are willing to work with the right candidates to train them. 

What’s the timeline?

• We are not actively reviewing applications right now.

Hours, location, additional information:

This position is hybrid. Some work will be able to be done remotely, but there will also be some in-office expectations to be worked out individually. Our offices are located at 500 1st Street NW, 6th floor. The GUTS shuttle goes between the law center and main campus.

Hours are flexible, but will include regular check-ins and some meeting attendance.

These positions will report overall to Katie Evans, Deputy Director, but will work with various staff members on specific projects. Any questions, please contact: privacy@georgetown.edu.