Public Opinion Survey Research Intern — Data & Analytics

Austin Community College; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

Austin Community College is seeking interns for Cato's Project on Public Opinion. Interns will assist in conducting national surveys on various policy issues, working closely with project lead Emily Ekins. Responsibilities include designing surveys, analyzing data, and writing concise reports.

The ideal candidates should possess strong quantitative skills, a keen interest in public opinion, and proficiency in Excel. Interns will gain valuable experience in survey methodology and have opportunities for academic and professional growth.

This internship is based in Washington, DC, and offers competitive pay with a minimum requirement of 25 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in US public opinion and polling methods.
• Solid quantitative background with coursework in statistics.
• Attention to detail with strong editing skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with designing nationwide public opinion surveys.
• Write analytical memos summarizing survey findings.
• Manage a daily national survey poll tracker.

Skills

Quantitative skills

Editing and fact-checking skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Self-starter attitude

Education

Coursework in statistics, research methods, or related field

Strong academic record

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Stata, R, or Python

Job description

Austin Community College is seeking interns for Cato's Project on Public Opinion. Interns will assist in conducting national surveys on various policy issues, working closely with project lead Emily Ekins. Responsibilities include designing surveys, analyzing data, and writing concise reports.

The ideal candidates should possess strong quantitative skills, a keen interest in public opinion, and proficiency in Excel. Interns will gain valuable experience in survey methodology and have opportunities for academic and professional growth.

This internship is based in Washington, DC, and offers competitive pay with a minimum requirement of 25 hours per week.