at AMERICAN INSTITUTES FOR RESEARCH in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Research Intern, Juvenile Justice System
Job Location
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Job ID
13109
Job Location
United States
Category
Internship
Overview
Join AIR as a Research Intern with our Youth, Family, and Community Development program to foster equitable pathways for young people, families, and communities to thrive.
The American Institutes for Research (AIR) is seeking Research Interns to assist with a multi-year project. The four-year study is a partnership between AIR and Oklahoma's Office of Juvenile Affairs (OJA) and is funded by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ). The study will examine the implementation and outcomes of Oklahoma's legislative and administrative juvenile justice policy changes, especially the implementation of community-based alternatives to youth incarceration.
Data collection activities will include a document review, the capture of online information related to juvenile justice programming in the State of Oklahoma, cleaning and processing of data received from OJA, and interviews with youth-serving agencies, youth, and their caregivers throughout Oklahoma. Findings from the data collection processes will be shared in convenings with key stakeholders, at local, regional, and national meetings, and through the development of publications and presentations. The findings of the study will benefit youth-serving agencies and juvenile justice system stakeholders in Oklahoma and throughout the United States.
Candidates hired for the position must reside in Oaklahoma and have the ability to travel to communities across Oklahoma for data collection purposes.
About AIR:
Established in 1946, with headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, AIR is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit institution that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance to solve some of the most urgent challenges in the U.S. and around the world. We advance evidence in the areas of education, health, the workforce, human services, and international development to create a better, more equitable world.
AIR's commitment to diversity goes beyond legal compliance to its full integration in our strategy, operations, and work environment. At AIR, we define diversity broadly, considering everyone's unique life and community experiences. We believe that embracing diverse perspectives, abilities/disabilities, racial/ethnic and cultural backgrounds, styles, ages, genders, gender identities and expressions, education backgrounds, and life stories drives innovation and employee engagement. Learn more about AIR's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategy and hear from our staff by clicking here.
Responsibilities
The responsibilities for the position include:
Participate in the collection, analysis, and review of research data using online resources and electronic documents
Travel within Oklahoma to support the conducting of interviews with youth and their families as identified
Conduct data entry using spreadsheets and databases
Support coordination and facilitation of in-person and virtual meetings
Contribute to writing of project processes and findings to share with a diverse pool of stakeholders
Participate with study team in dissemination of study findings with stakeholders within Oklahoma and beyond
Qualifications
Education, Knowledge, and Experience:
Must be a current student pursuing a bachelor's degree in such fields as economics, psychology, sociology, statistics, computer science, public policy, public health, or other social science related fields
Interest in and/or knowledge of the juvenile justice system
Interest in and/or knowledge of data collection activities geared at individuals in communities
Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite or the equivalent (word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software)
Skills:
Excellent interpersonal skills to ensure effective communication with individuals at all levels and from diverse backgrounds
Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy when writing
Comfortable working in a virtual work environment to participate in team meetings
Comfortable working independently to carry out project tasks with guidance from a supervisor
Strong time management skills
Ability to take directions and guidance from project staff and leadership
Disclosures:
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship (including H-1B sponsorship) is not available for this position. Depending on project work, qualified... For full info follow application link.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
