North Korea Research Group

NKRG is now accepting applications for the 2010-2011 Executive Board.

For those who are interested, please send a resume/C.V. and a statement of interest to our email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . We will be having rolling deadlines throughout the summer so please make sure you get your applications in as soon as possible. If you have any questions about the positions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Below is a list of positions available and its associated duties:

Co-Presidents (2)

• The Co-Presidents will take a leading role in guiding the activities of NKRG and explore possibilities for continued success in the future
• Attend and chair all meetings of the Executive Board
• Provide an annual report on the activities of NKRG to the Advisory Board with the assistance of the Executive Board
• Create a portfolio of their experiences, responsibilities, and contacts to be given to the next Co-Presidents in order to facilitate a smooth transition
• The term of the Co-Presidents will be for one year, renewable to a maximum of one year.

Managing Director (1)

• Attend all meetings of the Executive Board
• Facilitate internal communications and coordinate among members including arranging meetings of the Executive Board as well as the general membership of NKRG
• Record minutes of each meeting
• Maintain financial records and advise the Executive Board on the financial situation of NKRG
• Take joint responsibility for coordinating and facilitating events and activities of NKRG, especially in the area of logistics
• Create a portfolio of his/her experiences, responsibilities, and contacts to be given to the next Managing Director in order to facilitate a smooth transition
• The term of the Managing Director will be for one year, renewable to a maximum of two years.

Director of Communications (1)

• Attend all meetings of the Executive Board
• Actively search for potential sources of funding, both internal and external to the University of Toronto
• Update and maintain NKRG media including NKRG's website, NKRG wiki, NK Graffiti, Facebook and Twitter
• Disseminate information on NKRG activities to members, individuals of interests and the university community through various means
• Responsible for all external coordination and promotion of NKRG events and public relations as well as maintaining a correspondence with individuals of interest
• Take joint responsibility for coordinating and facilitating events and activities of NKRG, especially in the area of logistics
• Create a portfolio of his/her experiences, responsibilities, and contacts to be given to the next Director of Communications in order to facilitate a smooth transition
• The term of the Director of Communications will be for one year, renewable to a maximum of two years.

Director of Research (1)

• Attend all meetings of the Executive Board
• Assist the Co-President in formulating research objectives for the year
• Coordinate and provide support and guidance for research teams
• Provide evaluations of research teams to ensure the quality of research and to maintain a firm timeline
• Create a portfolio of his/her experiences, responsibilities, and contacts to be given to the next Director of Research in order to facilitate a smooth transition
• The term of the Director of Research will be for one year, renewable to a maximum of two years.
• Preference will be given to graduate students.