Public Opinion Research and
Communications Summer Internship Program 2014
The Opportunity Agenda is
dedicated to building the national will to expand opportunity for all in
America through communications, research, and advocacy. We are seeking a spring
intern with a demonstrated commitment to social justice and equal opportunity,
good research skills and understanding of communications, and the initiative to
take on new and innovative assignments. A sense of humor and a dose of modesty
are essential. The internship is open to graduate students and professionals
with a specific interest in public opinion research and media content analysis
around social justice issues including poverty, criminal justice, economic
opportunity, racial equality, and human rights in general. The intern will work
under the supervision of the Public Opinion and Media Research Coordinator in
the communications department of the organization.
The precise nature of the
work varies by project and is based on the office's needs, but examples of work
include:
Project management
Facilitating communications with consultants and other third partiesMonitoring
the public opinion research landscape for new research;Assisting in collecting
and analyzing existing public opinion research;Creating visual presentations of
data (charts, table, graphics);Blogging on public opinion topics;Assisting with
survey development, implementation and analysis of results for feedback on
workshops, presentations or events;Working with the communications team and
highly acclaimed research consultants; Creating power point presentations of
public opinion data; Assorted administrative duties
Qualifications: Candidates
for this position should have a strong desire to work in public opinion
research and public policy. The ideal candidate will have some experience
working in a professional environment and therefore bring to the position
analytical, organizational, and general office skills along with strong verbal,
written, and interpersonal skills. Good statistical skills and strong Microsoft
Office skills, especially Excel and PowerPoint, are required. Experience with
SPSS is preferred. The candidate must be comfortable taking initiative and
should be detail-oriented, energetic and a quick learner with strong writing,
editing, and research skills. Applicants with previous political or consumer
opinion research experience will be given preference.
The intern will ideally
commit to 40 hours a week for 10 weeks starting on June 2nd. School credit or a
stipend are available.
About The Opportunity Agenda:
The Opportunity Agenda was
founded in 2004 with the mission of building the national will to expand
opportunity in America. Focused on moving hearts, minds and policy over time,
the organization works with social justice groups, leaders, and movements to
advance solutions that expand opportunity for everyone. Through active
partnerships, The Opportunity Agenda synthesizes and translates research on
barriers to opportunity and corresponding solutions; uses communications and
media to understand and influence public opinion; and identifies and advocates
for policies that improve people's lives. To learn more about The Opportunity
Agenda, go to our website at http://www.opportunityagenda.org.
The Opportunity Agenda, a
project of Tides Center, values a diverse workplace and encourages students
with non-traditional experiences and from historically underrepresented groups
to apply. To apply, please send a cover letter (necessary to be considered) and
resume to eleni@opportunityagenda.org with "Public Opinion Research and Communications
Internship Summer 2014" as the e-mail subject. No phone calls please.
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