Quantitative Research Intern

ABOUT C+R RESEARCH

There’s a reason we’ve been named one of Chicago’s Best Places to work. For over 60 years, C+R has recognized that our people are our greatest asset. Our culture is built on our employees’ curiosity, allowing everyone to grow and cultivate their passions and strengths, while at the same time, collaborating and supporting one another. We truly welcome creative thinking and input from all levels in our organization. 

At C+R, all analysts work directly with senior managers and owners, who are all still analysts working on projects, as well as face-to-face with clients. Our client brands are mostly Fortune 1,000 companies (both B2C and B2B) and our teams work across a variety of categories using the most innovative methodologies.

POSITION FUNCTION:

If you consider yourself curious about consumer behavior, like to know why people do the things they do, or even dub yourself an avid “people-watcher,” this role would be a great fit for you!

C+R Research, a top-rated marketing insights agency in Chicago, is looking for full-time, Summer Quantitative Research Interns. The interns will provide editing, reporting, and analytic project support for survey and online quantitative projects.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential Duties:

• Proofing online survey questionnaires and helping to author surveys.
• Monitoring interviewing status/progress during field period; identifying problems and troubleshooting.
• Quality checking survey programs (survey logic, accuracy, etc.).
• Proofing and quality-checking cross tabulated data; learning how to write tab and coding specs.
• Building reports by pulling data, creating tables and charts in PowerPoint and other tools, reading, and pulling verbatims, watching video journals and identifying meaningful clips for reporting, etc.
• Learning the entire market research process at C+R and building project direction skills.
• Sit-in on virtual report presentations.

Other Duties:

• Keep abreast of industry changes.
• Keep up-to-date and knowledgeable about clients’ businesses, industries, and/or customers.
• Special projects as required.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Is familiar with and excited by working with data and statistical concepts.
• Has impeccable writing skills and proofreading skills.
• Has strong communication skills.
• Is organized and able to multi-task.
• Has an entrepreneurial approach to business challenges and ways of doing things.
• Is comfortable handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Hands-on experience using Microsoft Office products
• Is between Junior year and Senior year academic standing.
• Is graduating from an accredited college/university in Winter of 2025 or Spring of 2026.
• Is able to work for any US employer indefinitely, without sponsorship. (Not F-1 OPT eligible.)

EDUCATION:

Studying for Bachelor’s in Marketing, Marketing Research, Psychology, Sociology, Economics, Statistics, Communication, or other related field.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Office environment. 

Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Please submit cover letter and resume to jobs@crresearch.com and include the job title in the subject line.

No 3rd party applications will be considered.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship or OPT.

C+R Research provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, C+R Research complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

C+R Research expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.