Stanley Center for Peace and Security

We are excited to welcome Chloe Angyal to the Stanley Center team! As our new program associate for journalism and media, Chloe works on the center's programming for journalists and media professionals reporting on climate change, nuclear weapons, and mass violence and atrocities. Chloe comes to our work with experience and expertise as a journalist, author, and educator in media. We look forward to what we can do with Chloe on our team to support journalists and others in media pursuing rigorous and independent reporting. https://lnkd.in/ewf8Tr8u

Do you want to be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to real-world change? The Stanley Center for Peace and Security seeks a digital communications specialist to contribute to the organization's vision, mission, and strategic goals by creating top-flight content across digital channels, tracking metrics and mentions, supporting search engine optimization (SEO) efforts, and working collaboratively with all staff and outside partners. The selected candidate will be innovative and curiosity-driven with the ability to communicate effectively about complex policy issues across a variety of channels and audiences. Apply by March 14, 2025. Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/gjypb_28

Applications for the Stanley Center's Accelerator Initiative are due by Friday, January 31! Apply and/or share this unique opportunity with your network. The Accelerator Initiative offers a mentorship and career development opportunity to a small cohort of early-career women and those who identify as nonbinary working in nuclear, international security, or technology policy. Learn more and apply: stnl.cr/accelerator

Mark your calendars! Episode 7 of America ByDesign Architecture Season 2 featuring the Stanley Center for Peace and Security will be available to stream for FREE next Monday, January 28th, on the America ByDesign website and YouTube channel. Tune in to learn more about one of the most sustainable buildings in the world! ? #bydesigntv #americabydesign #livingbuildingchallenge #livingfuture #iowa #sustainabledesign #netpositive?

We are now accepting applications for the 2025-26 Accelerator Initiative, a unique mentorship and career development opportunity for a small cohort of early-career women and those who identify as nonbinary working in nuclear, international security, or technology policy. The 2025-2026 Accelerator Initiative focuses on nuclear risk reduction. Accelerators participate in events organized by the Stanley Center as part of our nuclear policy work for two calendar years, with travel and accommodations provided. Applications are due by January 31, 2025. Learn more and apply: stnl.cr/accelerator

The Stanley Center for Peace and Security is hiring a Director of People and Culture to develop, implement, and lead all aspects of HR and organizational culture initiatives. We are looking for a candidate who thrives in a collaborative environment, desires to explore new models of organizational design, and is dedicated to incorporating an equity, diversity, and inclusion lens into all facets of their work. This is a full-time, exempt position with the option to work remotely up to 3 days per week, flexible scheduling, and an optional half day off on Fridays. The position may require some nonlocal travel, and applicants must be able to travel approximately 1-2 times annually. ? Based in Muscatine, Iowa, the center’s home is one of the most ecologically sustainable office buildings in the world. We offer competitive pay, opportunities for learning and professional growth within the organization, and a generous benefits package. The Stanley Center is an equal opportunity employer. ? Read the full job posting and apply: https://lnkd.in/dXFmtsxx

?? Join us this Friday, November 15, on ‘Energy/Peace, Relief and Recovery Day’ at #COP29 in Baku! ? Energy Peace Partners, together with the Planetary Security Initiative (PSI), The Stimson Center and Stanley Center for Peace and Security, is hosting an insightful dialogue on the potential of renewable energy as a tool for peace. ??? Topics: how to take forward efforts on renewable energy and peace and better link COP-led efforts on #renewable energy with past and present initiatives around #peace in conflict settings ? ?? Location: At ODI Global's Climate, Peace and Transboundary Resilience Pavilion (#F17) in the Blue Zone?? ? ? Time: The event takes place from 9.15 - 10.45 (UTC+4) and will also be livestreamed here: https://lnkd.in/dcxFnA9J ? The discussion is informed by an ongoing collaboration between the organizers, who have recently published a new joint policy brief. This publication dives deeper into why #renewable #energy matters in the context of #peace and #stability, as it can foster greater energy security and support socio-economic development. You can read the full policy brief through this link: https://lnkd.in/eaX3EzJP ODI Global Risks and Resilience #CPTPavilion?

The Stanley Center for Peace and Security is looking for a self-starter who is intellectually curious, goal-driven, and collaborative, with strong knowledge of journalism and media. Candidates should have an interest in international affairs and be motivated to provide program coordination and support, helping to translate vision and strategy into action. This is a full-time, nonexempt position with the option to work remotely up to 3 days per week, flexible scheduling, and an optional half day off on Fridays. Travel in and outside of the United States is required, with approximately 5 trips per year for periods of 3-10 days per trip. Based in Muscatine, Iowa, the center’s home is one of the most ecologically sustainable office buildings in the world. We offer competitive pay, opportunities for learning and professional growth within the organization, and a generous benefits package. The Stanley Center is an equal opportunity employer. Read the full job posting and apply! https://lnkd.in/ggGAh6ji

Disinformation does not just rely on falsifiable claims but can also leverage identity and the vocabulary of racism, sexism, and xenophobia to operationalize online and offline violence and the linkages between them. Malicious actors can exaggerate perceived differences and conflicts between groups for political gain and amplify the potential for conflict and unrest. These societal divisions need not be real but can be imagined and then projected onto a group of people through coordinated disinformation tactics. When identity-based disinformation fuels polarization, it not only erodes trust in institutions but also hampers the ability of citizens to find common ground, ultimately undermining the fabric of democratic discourse. In a new paper by Samantha Bradshaw, “Disinformation and Identity-Based Violence” explores the concept of identity-based disinformation and how it is operationalized and weaponized to incite violence, promote affective polarization, and undermine human rights around the globe. https://stnl.cr/disinfo

Join Our Team! We're looking for our first-ever full-time Director of People and Culture. The Stanley Center for Peace and Security is hiring a Director of People and Culture to develop, implement, and lead all aspects of HR and organizational culture initiatives. We are looking for a candidate who thrives in a collaborative environment, desires to explore new models of organizational design, and is dedicated to incorporating an equity, diversity, and inclusion lens into all facets of their work. Primary responsibilities for the Director of People and Culture position include developing and leading HR strategy and programs; guiding organizational culture initiatives; upholding HR-related compliance with government regulations; implementing recruitment and retention processes; and developing training and coaching programs for employees' professional growth. This is a full-time, exempt position with the option to work remotely up to 3 days per week, flexible scheduling, and an optional half day off on Fridays. The position may require some nonlocal travel, and applicants must be able to travel approximately 1-2 times annually. Based in Muscatine, Iowa, the center’s home is one of the most ecologically sustainable office buildings in the world. We offer competitive pay, opportunities for learning and professional growth within the organization, and a generous benefits package. The Stanley Center is an equal opportunity employer. Read the full job posting and apply: https://lnkd.in/dXFmtsxx