Policy Intern (Fully Remote)

Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity; United States; Remote; USD 6,800 - 8,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work within the US

Job summary

Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity (FREOPP) is seeking a full-time policy intern to support research on safety net, workforce, child welfare, and housing.

You will gain hands-on experience in a nonprofit think tank environment, conducting primary and secondary research, producing charts, and preparing memos. You will assist with FOIA requests and coordinate research projects, plus provide administrative support for events and scholar outreach.

Qualifications

• 0–4 years in policy research or related field.
• Strong data skills in Excel and another platform (R, Python, Stata).
• Excellent written and verbal communication, and ability to handle feedback.

Responsibilities

• Conduct primary and secondary research, produce charts, and prepare memos.
• Assist with FOIA requests and coordinate research projects.
• Provide administrative support for events and scholar outreach.

Skills

Data analysis

Written communication

Verbal communication

Tools

R

Python

Stata

Excel

Job description

• Full-time policy intern supporting FREOPP's research on safety net, workforce, child welfare, and housing.
• Gain hands-on experience in a nonprofit think tank environment.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct primary and secondary research, produce charts, and prepare memos.
• Assist with FOIA requests and coordinate research projects.
• Provide administrative support for events and scholar outreach.

Qualifications:

• 0-4 years in policy research or related field.
• Strong data skills in Excel and another platform (R, Python, Stata).
• Excellent written and verbal communication, and ability to handle feedback.

Compensation:

• Stipend of $7,500 for full-time (32 hrs/week) participation.
• Remote work within the US, with required attendance at KIP programming.

Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity

FREOPP is a nonprofit think tank producing policy research and implementation strategies to expand opportunity for low- and middle-income Americans. It is a small organization focused on rigorous analysis and practical solutions across healthcare, welfare, housing, and education.