Island City Lab is a Kingston-based practice that examines the contemporary urban issues facing the Caribbean, and how they manifest in space and across time. Our cities are sites where crucial resources are concentrated but also the ‘contact zones’ where we interface with multiple crises from economic austerity to climate catastrophe. We produce and disseminate knowledge to build the collective capacity to reimagine and manifest sustainable and equitable urban futures.
Provision Ground provides new perspectives on island cities and how they are being (re)made. We are interested in the relationships between the urban environment and culture, society, politics, and everyday life. Each article explores issues of broad relevance through specific places, projects, and stories centred in Caribbean cities.
Island City Lab is seeking a motivated and organized Research & Publications Assistant to join our team. In this role, you will work closely with our research team to support ongoing projects, contribute to the advancement of our research objectives, and play a crucial part in our efforts to understand the contemporary urban issues affecting Caribbean cities.
You will also support our editorial process and ensure the smooth publication of engaging and informative content on our online platform.
Salary Range: $80k - $125k JMD per month
Hours: Flexible (max 24 hours per week)
Location: Remote (Must reside in Jamaica and be able to attend occasional meetings in Kingston)
RESEARCH (50% of time)
Conduct literature reviews and gather data on urban issues relevant to Caribbean cities, such as housing, transportation, infrastructure, and sustainability.|
Assist in analyzing urban datasets, including demographic, economic, and environmental data, using statistical software and GIS tools.
Collaborate with senior researchers to design research methodologies and fieldwork strategies tailored to Caribbean contexts.
Support the development of research reports, policy briefs, and presentations highlighting key findings and recommendations.
Support the development of grant proposals and RFPs.
Maintain organized records of research activities, data sources, and analysis procedures.
Engage with stakeholders, including local governments, community organizations, and residents, to gather insights and perspectives on urban challenges and solutions.
Support team meetings, workshops, and conferences.
PUBLICATIONS (50% of time)
Content Management:
Assist in the management of content for the online platform, including scheduling, formatting, and publishing articles, journal posts, and multimedia content.
Collaborate with authors and contributors to ensure the timely submission of content and adherence to editorial guidelines.
Monitor comments and feedback on published content and respond
or escalate as necessary.
Editing and Proofreading:
Review submitted content for clarity, coherence, and adherence to the journal's style and tone.
Edit articles and journal posts for grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.
Work closely with authors to address any revisions or feedback.
Forums
Support the preparation of Island City Lab forums and webinars. To include the development of research around forum themes, coordination with forum panelists,
Bachelor's degree in Urban Studies, Geography, Sociology, Environmental Science, OR Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, English, or a related field
Experience in qualitative and/or qualitative research methods,
Proficiency in software for data analysis and visualization (eg. GIS, Excel)
Academic or Work experience dealing with urban issues or community development.
Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet project deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly and effectively.
Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with a keen eye for detail.
Familiarity with content management systems (e.g., WordPress, Drupal) and basic HTML/CSS is preferred.
Proficiency in social media platforms and experience with social media management tools (e.g., Hootsuite, Buffer).
Proficiency in Rhino 3D & Grasshopper.
A Background in Design.
Spanish, French or Creole Speaker
