The candidate must be an undergraduate student in a social science field with strong communication skills, experience in research methods and data analysis, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

The Child Policy Intern at the Urban Institute will conduct research, literature reviews, and data analysis, support product development and proposal activities, assist with study recruitment and data collection, and complete quick turnaround requests for the child policy research team.

Government & Politics

United States

Washington, DC

Large

The nonprofit Urban Institute is dedicated to elevating the debate on social and economic policy. For nearly five decades, Urban scholars have conducted research and offered evidence-based solutions that improve lives and strengthen communities across a rapidly urbanizing world. Their objective research helps expand opportunities for all, reduce hardship among the most vulnerable, and strengthen the effectiveness of the public sector.

Government

Urban Institute

<ul><li>Central to Urban’s mission is fostering a truly inclusive community that ensures ongoing relevance to a changing world. The Urban Institute’s Center on Labor, Human Services, and Population is seeking an undergraduate summer intern (rising junior or senior) to support research studies related to early childhood programs and policies. Candidates should demonstrate experience with research methods and interest in child care, early education, early childhood home visiting, Head Start and Early Head Start, and disparities in access and outcomes in these programs for underserved populations.</li></ul><p><strong style="background-color: transparent;">Program Highlights:</strong></p><ul><li>10-week paid internship; full-time preferred but strong candidates will be considered for part-time positions</li><li>Internship program designed to provide students interested in research, public policy issues and organizational operations with rewarding and substantive work assignments that contribute to Urban’s mission</li><li>Intern Program Dates: June 10-August 16</li><li>Participate in our new intern “welcome” orientation</li><li>Network with operations staff, senior professionals, and others who will support your professional growth and career interests</li><li>Participate in intern-specific workshops and networking events designed to advance your professional development and build your soft skills</li><li>Engage in team-building activities that forge new friendships with other Urban Interns</li><li>Receive informal feedback and mentoring from your intern manager</li><li>Present the value of your contribution and what you learned during our end of summer Lightning Talks</li></ul>

Currently Studying

Undergraduate

Central to Urban’s mission is fostering a truly inclusive community that ensures ongoing relevance to a changing world. The Urban Institute’s Center on Labor, Human Services, and Population is seeking an undergraduate summer intern (rising junior or senior) to support research studies related to early childhood programs and policies. Candidates should demonstrate experience with research methods and interest in child care, early education, early childhood home visiting, Head Start and Early Head Start, and disparities in access and outcomes in these programs for underserved populations.Program Highlights:10-week paid internship; full-time preferred but strong candidates will be considered for part-time positionsInternship program designed to provide students interested in research, public policy issues and organizational operations with rewarding and substantive work assignments that contribute to Urban’s missionIntern Program Dates: June 10-August 16Participate in our new intern “welcome” orientationNetwork with operations staff, senior professionals, and others who will support your professional growth and career interestsParticipate in intern-specific workshops and networking events designed to advance your professional development and build your soft skillsEngage in team-building activities that forge new friendships with other Urban InternsReceive informal feedback and mentoring from your intern managerPresent the value of your contribution and what you learned during our end of summer Lightning Talks

Child Policy Intern (Center on Labor, Human Services, and Population)

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Responsibilities

Urban Institute

Mission & Purpose