Research & Evaluation Internship
Summer 2024
Policy Research Associates, Inc. (PRA) is seeking to fill a temporary, part-time Intern position to assist with various research and evaluation projects for Summer 2024. The Intern will report to the Vice President of Research & Evaluation and will be provided opportunities to learn and contribute to various research and evaluation projects. High-level supervision and mentorship from project staff are provided for research and evaluation internships.
Research & Evaluation program area staff conduct program assessments, evaluation studies, and qualitative and quantitative data analysis on projects across the areas of topical expertise at Policy Research. Current projects are focused on cross-system responses to justice-involved individuals with behavioral health issues, adolescent social change and mental health, and pretrial risk communication. The ideal candidate should be proficient in adolescent development, behavioral health, and social change strategies (e.g., activism, advocacy, and civic engagement). Research & Evaluation Intern tasks will include literature reviews, data cleaning, longitudinal quantitative data analysis, thematic analysis, manuscript preparation, assistance with the peer review process, virtual meeting technology, and overall project support.
Requirements
- Doctoral level student in a related degree program (e.g., psychology, social work, human development, public health, or associated field) preferred; Masters level required.
- Some experience, knowledge, or significant interest in behavioral health issues, with specific knowledge of topics related to the desired internship placement, such as adolescent development and youth well-being.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work within timelines.
- Excellent data analysis and writing skills.
Position is a part-time, with competitive hourly range ($25.00-$30.00). This position is remote, subject to PRA’s remote employee/telework policy. The normal work week is Monday through Friday. To be considered for a PRA internship, interested candidates must complete a brief, required survey at https://pra.typeform.com/to/LezZtQ8e and send a cover letter (indicating position title) and CV or resume via email (preferred) to jobs@prainc.com or to Policy Research Associates, 433 River Street, Suite 1005, Troy, NY 12180, or fax to 518-439-7612. People of color, LGBTQ+ people, gender-nonconforming people, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people who speak a language in addition to English are encouraged to apply.
A leader in the behavioral health and human services field for over 30 years, PRA is a Woman-Owned Small Business funded by federal and state agencies, national organizations, and foundations. Guided by our company’s mission of “creating positive social change for people and communities through technical assistance, research and training” and our core values of commitment, inclusion, respect and integrity, PRA conducts research and evaluation; provides technical assistance and training; and plans and facilitates major conferences, meetings, and other knowledge-transfer activities in the behavioral health field. PRA is known for its expertise on behavioral health issues related to juvenile and criminal justice; services for children, adolescents, and their families; recovery supports; service members and veterans; homelessness and housing; and violence.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, a recipient of the Times Union “Top Workplace” award, an Albany Business Review “Healthiest Employer” and an American Heart Association Silver Level Recognition award winner for Workplace Health Achievement.