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Research Intern (Columbus Office)

Posted January 17, 2018

• Conduct research on issues impacting Ohio families, especially tax and budget, work and wages, public services, infrastructure, sustainability, education or asset building.
• Access public data and policies, work with datasets, assess policy outcomes.
• Write blog posts and/or co-write reports under staff guidance.

All interns will participate enthusiastically in a collaborative, mission-oriented, friendly workplace.

Requirements

• Desire to explore and elevate public policy solutions that better serve working families;
• Devotion to creating a more equitable economy;
• High standards and attention to detail;
• Ability to write on research topics effectively;
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel;
• Comfortable computing basic statistics;
• Minimum of 24 hours per week in the summer;
• Ability to work independently and take initiative;
• Current undergrad or graduate student, or degree holder

Useful, but not required skills

• Experience in policy analysis and policy research;
• Coursework in political science, government, economics, or statistics;
• Experience with statistical programs, web design, or other specialized software;
• Desire to learn about or work in the nonprofit sector;

We are an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities strongly encouraged to apply.

Being a Policy Matters intern is a great way to:

• Do substantive, interesting work in one or more policy areas, including tax and budget, economics, consumer protection, asset building, education, green energy;
• Learn how a policy research institute operates;
• Help produce high-quality research, provide support for our fundraising efforts, and/or assist in maximizing the effectiveness of our organization’s communications;
• Be a vital part of our small, enthusiastic, congenial staff;
• Help gain media attention for important issues facing working families in Ohio;
• Help us interact with policy makers.

To Apply:

Please email your résumé with a letter of interest and 4-7 page writing sample.

For Columbus: to Kalitha Williams at KWilliams@policymattersohio.org.

For Cleveland: to Michael Shields at MShields@policymattersohio.org.

It is recommended that applications for the summer be submitted by the first week of February. Materials will be accepted until the program is full.