Research Team Associate Intern

FHI 360 has an exciting internship opportunity for a student interested in growing their skills within the international development sector.  Under close supervision, an Intern will perform entry-level professional duties which will provide the opportunity for professional training in various functional areas throughout the organization. Internship assignments serve to offer practical experience and broad exposure to a global nonprofit development organization.

At FHI 360’s National Institute for Work and Learning (NIWL), we believe that equitable access to quality education and fulfilling work empowers people to reach their highest potential. That’s why NIWL focuses on two key drivers of individual well-being: education and employment. In the 50 years since our founding, the ways in which individuals and communities navigate work and learning have transformed dramatically. NIWL is housed under the U.S. Business Unit.

NIWL’s Research Team serves as both an internal evaluation team for NIWL’s college and career-readiness programs and an external evaluation team for several clients, including Cherokee Nation, the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, American University, and North Dakota Regional Education Agencies. Our work includes evaluation planning and quantitative and qualitative methods—survey design, implementation and analysis, secondary data analysis, data dashboards, interview and focus group question design, implementation and analysis, and report writing.

Under NIWL’s supervision, the Intern will assist with evaluation of projects serving youth who have had justice system involvement or serving other marginalized populations. Tasks will include online research and secondary data collection, developing tables to present data, qualitative data collection, writing research briefs, and supporting Research Team members.

This is a paid internship with a flexible schedule based on project needs.

Anticipated Duration: Summer 2024 Semester: May - August 2024

Hours: Part-time, 20-30 hours per week

Pay Rate: $18.00/hour (undergraduate: recent graduate) / $23.00-25.00/hour (masters: students or recent graduates)

Location: Remote, United States (strong preference for candidates residing in the Eastern time zone)

Skills Gained and Learning Opportunities:

• Practical experience with a large, global non-profit organization
• Shadowing, mentoring, and training opportunities with successful research, technical, and/or program management professionals
• Experience working with an inter-disciplinary team working to prevent youth involvement with the criminal justice system and prioritizing positive youth development

Anticipated Project(s) and Assignment Details:

The intern may contribute to various team or project activities under the direction of their supervisor in the following ways: 

• Contribute to research or project activities as assigned by supervisor
• Conduct online scans, desk reviews and/or secondary data analyses
• Develop and write research briefs for projects serving youth with justice system involvement
• Organize and participate in team meetings (e.g., assisting with meeting preparation, meeting minutes, a post-meeting report)
• Contribute to project-related presentations or reports
• Assist with project-related administrative tasks, as needed

Qualifications and Competencies:

• Graduated from a college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Psychology, or a related field of study or enrolled in graduate studies
• Demonstrated interest in related subject area through studies, work experience
• Energetic and eager to tackle new projects and ideas
• Strong writing and research skills
  • Please submit a writing sample between one to two pages  
• Articulate, professional, and able to communicate in a clear, positive manner
• Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English
• Detail-oriented
• Must be able to work independently in a virtual environment; strong time-management skills
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel

Typical Physical Demands:

• Remote office environment
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; ability to lift to 5 lbs.

Technology to be Used:

• Personal Computer
• Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), e-mail
• Wi-fi and online search engines

Travel Requirements:

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