(SLAC-DCRD) Summer Internship
The Selective Liberal Arts Consortium will hold its DC Recruiting Day in Washington, DC on Monday, January 6, 2020. Please be aware that travel is required to participate in this event, and interviews will take place on that date and at that location only. You will be notified by November 22nd if you have been selected to interview. This posting is specifically for students interested in attending the event.
Please ensure that you have completed the work authorization status in your Handshake student profile as that will help you determine how closely you meet the employer's job/internship preferences.
Please note that these are informational interviews for students attending SLAC's DC Recruiting Day. This is not a specific position, as intern hiring needs will not be known until after the new year.
Overview:
Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping America and the world. It conducts public opinion polling, demographic research, media content analysis and other empirical social science research in the areas of U.S. politics and policy views; media and journalism; internet and technology; science and society; religion and public life; Hispanic trends; global attitudes and U.S. social and demographic trends. Pew Research Center does not take policy positions. It is a subsidiary of The Pew Charitable Trusts. Our work is carried out by a staff of about 160.
Responsibilities:
The summer internship is a paid opportunity during the summer of 2019 (beginning June 3 and ending on or before August 23) and is open to undergraduate students in their junior or senior year, recent college graduates or graduate-level students with an interest in the respective team's field. The internship provides opportunities to learn new skills and have a firsthand experience in data analysis and research production.
The primary responsibilities of an intern will highly vary by project, but you can expect are fact-checking and proof-reading, creating charts, tables, and slides, organizing relevant polling data, and performing research and analysis of original survey data and data from other sources. For all tasks, attention to detail and individual judgment are critical. Of foremost importance is ensuring that data analysis and reporting meet the highest standards of accuracy and impartiality.
The Pew Research Center has eleven summer internships. Click here to apply. Click on a project/department below to learn more.
Department Overviews:
Digital Design: The Digital Design team produces static and interactive information graphics, for distribution via the Center website and social media. This includes videos, scroll telling, and various other mediums.
Fact Tank: Fact Tank is the Pew Research Center’s data blog. Our writers, pollsters, and demographers all contribute in addition to the dedicated team. This group finds the news in the numbers by analyzing data from Pew Research Center’s Projects and the news.
Internet and Technology: Internet & Technology analyzes the social impact of digital technologies, for example, social media, artificial intelligence, video games, and more.
International Research Methods: International Research Methods acts as the Center’s internal consultants on how to conduct the best research. This team helps throughout the entire research cycle from questionnaire development through analysis.
Religion: The Religion research group delivers information on issues at the intersection of religion and public affairs in the U.S. and around the world. Major reports examine politics and faith, religious beliefs and practices, and global religious demographics. The religion team has two internships- International Religion and Religious Demography of Nations and Migrant.
Science and Society: The Science research group studies attitudes about the impact of scientific research and innovation on society and how those views tie to behaviors. The research spans a wide range of science issues that raise important policy and ethical debates.
U.S. Politics: The U.S. Politics research group studies American attitudes toward politics and public policy issues. In this role it serves as a valuable information resource for political leaders, journalists, scholars, and citizens. The politics research group conducts regular polls on politics and major policy issues in the United States. In addition, it periodically fields major surveys on political values, and social issues.
Web Development: The Web development team is the backbone of Pew Research Center's publishing. The team manages a large news web app in a publishing environment and our server infrastructure.
Education/Training/Experience:
- Interest in their preferred research area
- A “numbers person” with quantitative and statistical skills
- Strong verbal and written communications skills
- Proven facility with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Knowledge of how to display data in easy-to-understand ways in tables and charts in both Excel and Word
- Detail oriented and ability to maintain accuracy and impartiality in all work products
- Ability to work well in a team setting
- Demonstrated ability to work accurately on deadline
- Ability to balance and prioritize multiple tasks
Application Materials:
- Your resume.
- Statement of purpose
- Highlight your skills and describe in detail your quantitative and statistical experience, including use of specific statistical software programs.
- Specify which research areas you are most interested in applying for and why those areas are of interest.
Finalists may be asked to provide:
- A copy of transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable).
- Writing samples.
- Names and contact information for additional academic or professional references.
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Pew Research Center is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Pew considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, ethnicity, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, military/veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.