Appalachian Policy Research Intern

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Hourly pay

Job summary

The University of Pikeville invites applications for the Center for Public Service Policy Analyst internship in Pikeville, KY. The role supports research and policy initiatives addressing Appalachian economic, civic, and social challenges, with hands-on experience in policy research, statistics, and report writing.

Interns work with center leadership, gain exposure to public policy careers, and contribute to regional development efforts, while developing communication and analytical skills in a

Qualifications

• Interest in public policy, Appalachian studies, and regional development.
• Strong writing and research skills for policy reports and briefs.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively on research tasks.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze economic, civic, and demographic trends in Appalachia.
• Draft policy reports and briefs on economic development, education, healthcare, and civic infrastructure.
• Collect, clean, and analyze quantitative and qualitative data using standard statistical tools.
• Assist in preparing testimony, white papers, and briefing materials for policymakers.
• Support research for fellowship and programmatic initiatives, including the Allegheny Civic Fellowship.
• Conduct literature reviews and synthesize rural policy research.
• Design data visualizations and summaries to communicate findings to diverse audiences.
• Contribute to grant proposal research and drafting for policy initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative reasoning

Written communication

Teamwork

Tools

Statistical tools

Job description

The University of Pikeville invites applications for the Center for Public Service Policy Analyst internship in Pikeville, KY. The role supports research and policy initiatives addressing Appalachian economic, civic, and social challenges, with hands-on experience in policy research, statistics, and report writing.

Interns work with center leadership, gain exposure to public policy careers, and contribute to regional development efforts, while developing communication and analytical skills in a