Immigration Data & Policy Research Intern

Austin Community College; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Austin Community College is seeking a Quantitative Immigration Research Intern in Washington, DC. This role involves supporting original immigration research projects through data collection, analysis, and documentation.

The ideal candidate must have a strong interest in US immigration policy, proficiency in statistical analysis software, and strong writing skills. Interns will receive competitive pay and are required to work a minimum of 25 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of US immigration policy and legal pathways.
• Ability to work with large datasets.
• Strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support original research projects on immigration statistics.
• Gather and compile data from various government sources.
• Conduct fact-finding missions to aid ongoing research.
• Assist with writing and editing background notes for publication.

Skills

Statistical analysis with Stata, R, or Python

Data literacy with government sources

Research and writing skills

Attention to detail

Education

Coursework in immigration policy or applied statistics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Austin Community College is seeking a Quantitative Immigration Research Intern in Washington, DC. This role involves supporting original immigration research projects through data collection, analysis, and documentation.

The ideal candidate must have a strong interest in US immigration policy, proficiency in statistical analysis software, and strong writing skills. Interns will receive competitive pay and are required to work a minimum of 25 hours per week.