ABOUT US: AI uses controlled experiments and data analysis to determine what really works for Democratic and progressive groups. We keep a low-profile, but we work with all the big name groups in the progressive ecosystem -- labor unions, environmental groups, racial justice organizers, LGBT rights advocates, you name it, from local and state-based groups all the way up to the Presidential campaigns.
ABOUT THE JOB: We view interns as future partners in the progressive movement, so it's important to us to invest in our interns' skills and professional development. Analyst Institute is a small organization, so interns will work closely with key staff on meaningful and necessary projects. Plus you'll make good connections to last you a lifetime. Interns will one of the following focus areas.
Training & Outreach: This team is our lifeline to the progressive community. We're looking for folks who have interest in networking and communicating with partners, and who want to hone their writing skills and learn a ton about what really works in politics. On any given day, you might:
• Conduct and oversee political research.• Help translate academic and research papers into digestible and useful content for political operatives.• Find (or make!) important elections databases or calendars.• Compile experimental data to illuminate best practices in the field.• Participate in meetings that determine outreach strategy and research impact.• Assist with and attend research presentations, meetings with partners and community events.
Analytics: This team gets down-and-dirty with the data. If you are more technical and want to really boost your skills, this could be a good fit. On any given day, you might:
•Develop and analyze data, or analyze past projects and test hypotheses against existing data.•Learn high-level skills in R, Stata, SQL or other languages.•Help compile and write summaries of cutting-edge social science research.•Collect, organize and document publicly available election data.•Assist with and attend research presentations, meetings with partners and community events.
QUALIFICATIONS
We're looking for people who are smart, self-motivated, like to solve problems, and are committed to AI's mission of progressive change. We value diversity in thought, background and experience and we're an equal opportunity employer; people of color, people with disabilities, women, and LGBT candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Interns should have some of the following traits and skills:
• Campaign volunteer or staff experience
• The ability to comprehend and engage with quantitative social science research
• Excellent writing skills
• Fluency and speed in internet research and office software – documents, spreadsheets, web tools
• For Analytics team: Basic familiarity with statistical software (Stata preferred, R also OK).
LOGISTICS
Location: Washington D.C., McPherson Square.
Compensation: $12/hour.
Term: Commitment of at least 10 weeks, 10-20 hours a week. Number of hours, start, and end dates are flexible.
To Apply, fill out the appropriate form.
Training and Outreach: http://goo.gl/forms/9p2Q88YzxC
Analyst: http://goo.gl/forms/L1mQx893gb
Fill out this Google form for the Training and Outreach Internship, and/or this Google form for the Analyst Internship. When you submit your application, you will receive an email with instructions for the completion of a task. You will have three hours from receipt of the task instructions to return your work product. Please do not submit your application unless you have time to complete the task immediately afterward. If you would like to apply for both position, please do so separately, because you'll need to complete two tasks.
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