• Job Description

  Req#: 509148
  The Annie E. Casey Foundation is dedicated to building a brighter future for millions of children, older youth and young adults by improving educational, economic, social and health outcomes. The Foundation’s work focuses on strengthening families, building stronger communities and ensuring access to opportunity because children, older youth and young adults need all three to succeed. Casey advances research and solutions to overcome barriers to success, help communities demonstrate what works and influence decision makers to invest in strategies based on solid evidence.
  
  At Casey, you will find a dynamic environment with staff of diverse backgrounds and perspectives who share a deep commitment to advancing the Foundation’s mission. Casey staff also have flexible schedules, including a hybrid workweek, to support a healthy work and life balance.

  Position Summary

  The Annie E. Casey Foundation is offering a summer internship to work with its Research and Evaluation unit. This paid internship is designed to provide qualified, diverse college candidates with engaging, challenging project-based assignments, cross-team exposure and learning opportunities. This role will center on the application of research and evaluation tools within philanthropy, particularly relating to strategies aiming to support young people’s well-being and prevent contact with the justice system.

  This is a hybrid internship that will run from June 3 to August 16, 2024. The role will report to a senior research associate in Research, Evaluation, Evidence and Data.

  As a intern, you will:

  • Participate and contribute to team, unit and foundation-wide meetings as needed
  • Learn about the intersection of research and philanthropic sectors, including grant making and budget processes, and their role within a larger ecosystem of institutions that impact young people, families and communities
  • Gain an understanding of equitable research and evaluation practices and community-engaged methods, and how researchers and other partners can use an equity lens to inform their work
  • Collaborate with staff and grantees to build capacity for using data, evaluating progress and designing studies to measure effectiveness
  • Collaborate with consultants on place-based initiatives to enhance data efforts related to juvenile justice youth diversion and prevention
  • Assist with developing a youth prevention framework to guide Foundation strategies and investments
  • Develop a resource library on gun violence and gun violence prevention
  • Consult with staff on strategies for supporting and empowering youth across domains such as education and workforce development
  • Support planning and execution of Foundation and grantee events
  • Complete other responsibilities as assigned

  The duties listed above are intended as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

  The intern should be enrolled in a post-secondary associate’s or bachelor’s degree program at an accredited college or university, preferably junior or senior standing. We encourage students majoring in social science, criminal justice, public health, public policy or a related field to apply.

  Please submit your resume. Read the full job description below.

• About the company

  The Annie E. Casey Foundation is a charitable foundation focused on improving the well-being of American children.

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