Appalachia Policy Research Intern

University of Pikeville; Pikeville (KY); On-site; USD 9,900 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Pikeville’s Center for Public Service offers a Policy Analyst Intern role within the Center for Public Service. This internship emphasizes policy research, data analysis, and report writing to address Appalachian economic, civic, and social challenges.

You will work closely with Center leadership on research projects, prepare briefs for policymakers, and develop communication materials for general and academic audiences.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and quantitative reasoning abilities.
• Clear, precise writing suited to policy and research audiences.
• Interest in Appalachian studies, public policy, and regional development.
• Comfort working both independently and collaboratively on research projects.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze economic, civic, and demographic trends affecting Appalachian communities.
• Draft policy reports and briefs on issues such as economic development, education, healthcare access, and civic infrastructure in the region.
• Collect, clean, and analyze quantitative and qualitative data using standard statistical tools.
• Assist the Director in preparing testimony, white papers, and briefing materials for policymakers and partner organizations.
• Support research for the Center's fellowship and programmatic initiatives, including the Allegheny Civic Fellowship.
• Conduct literature reviews and synthesize existing research on rural and Appalachian policy issues.
• Help design data visualizations, charts, and summaries to communicate findings to general and academic audiences.
• Assist the Director and Program Associate in researching and drafting grant proposals related to policy and research initiatives.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Technology

Job description

The University of Pikeville’s Center for Public Service offers a Policy Analyst Intern role within the Center for Public Service. This internship emphasizes policy research, data analysis, and report writing to address Appalachian economic, civic, and social challenges.

You will work closely with Center leadership on research projects, prepare briefs for policymakers, and develop communication materials for general and academic audiences.