Research Intern
| Company | Vera Institute of Justice |
|---|---|
| Location | New Orleans, LA, USA |
| Salary | $16 – $25 |
| Type | Internship |
| Degrees | Master’s |
| Experience Level | Internship |
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in graduate school in a public health or social science program (epidemiology, sociology, political science, etc.)
- Interest in applied social justice research, particularly to advance policy reform and advocacy
- Ability to show initiative, ask questions, and adapt to changing priorities
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
- A demonstrated ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds
- Familiarity with collecting and/or analyzing qualitative data to identify themes
- Familiarity with analyzing quantitative datasets to produce descriptive statistics
Responsibilities
- Support ongoing mixed methods research projects
- Review, organize, and analyze publicly available datasets
- Observe and take notes during interviews and focus groups
- Attend and take notes at coalition and partner organization meetings
- Prepare data to inform public policy advocacy
- Provide support for planned events and other related responsibilities that may arise
- Assist with scheduling meetings with internal and external partners
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated connection to Louisiana, New Orleans, or the Deep South
- Willingness to travel to Baton Rouge on occasion (5% of time)