Westat

Education Studies Intern - Policy & Technical Assistance-Remote


Pay$25.00 / hour
LocationRockville/Maryland
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 26511BR
      Employer Industry: Research Services

      Why consider this job opportunity:
      - Competitive pay up to $25/hr
      - Opportunity to work with a dynamic and collaborative team
      - Gain experience in education policy and technical assistance
      - Work remotely from anywhere within the U.S.
      - Learn from mentors in various portfolio areas of education
      - Chance to contribute to project impact stories

      What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
      - Support stakeholder needs assessment and identify evidence-based practices
      - Assist in developing data collection instruments and conducting surveys, interviews, and focus groups
      - Manage data syntheses and analysis, literature reviews, and data representation creation
      - Create presentations and supporting materials for various audiences
      - Support communication and evaluation teams with project information

      What is Required (Qualifications):
      - Currently enrolled in a master's degree program
      - Background, experience, or relevant coursework in education, policy, and/or technical assistance
      - Proficiency in MS Office Applications and cloud-based file sharing applications
      - Proficiency with Project Management Software
      - Proficiency with video conferencing applications

      How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
      - Interest in K-12 education, postsecondary education/training, rural education, educational equity, and education research and/or program evaluation
      - Experience with Project Management Software and video conferencing applications

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  • About the company

      Westat is an employee-owned professional services corporation located in Rockville, Maryland, USA.