• Job Description

  Req#: 1001
  About Research for Action
  
  Research for Action (RFA) is an independent, non-profit educational research organization based in Philadelphia. RFA recognizes research as a powerful mechanism for advancing education systems change. We partner with education change agents to design and implement actionable research and evaluation projects and disseminate empirical evidence to catalyze the development and scale of equitable and just education programs, policies, and systems.
  
  RFA's portfolio of local and national research, evaluation, and policy studies spans critical topics related to advancing a just education system for students, families, and communities across the education pipeline. Some of our recent and current projects examine teacher diversity and Black teacher attrition; the impact of statewide developmental education reform on community colleges; large-scale program impact evaluations in relational disciplinary practices, performing arts integration in middle school teacher pedagogical practice, and support for refugee families as they transition to public schools in the US; the implementation and outcomes of an anti-violence community grantmaking program in Philadelphia; and the impact of COVID on Head Start and Early Head Start workforce stability. A focus on and commitment to community engagement is a defining component of RFA's research enterprise.
  
  Internship Location
  
  RFA is currently providing challenging, high-quality, and meaningful internship experiences for students through a virtual engagement, with some opportunities for in-person work. To be considered for a remote internship, candidates must reside or have an address in the following states: Colorado, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. RFA cannot offer internships to candidates outside of these states. Candidates within commuting distance to Philadelphia are preferred and may be asked to support with in-person data collection.
  
  Position Description
  
  RFA is seeking 1-2 interns with quantitative or mixed-methods methodological experience. Where possible, the responsibilities of the internship will be responsive to the intern's interests and skills. Interns will support multiple research and evaluation projects. Intern responsibilities may include: conducting literature reviews, collecting data, cleaning data, analyzing data, producing research products, and supporting research project administration.
  
  Required Skill Sets and Experience
  
  • Training in research methods, such as conducting literature reviews or analysis of data
  • Knowledge of, or strong interest in, education
  • Comfortable working quickly and efficiently to meet deadlines and possesses the ability to work on multiple projects at once
  • Enthusiastic about working collaboratively with staff at all levels of project teams
  • Highly skilled in the use of software/programs across multiple platforms, including Microsoft Office
  
  Preferred Skill Sets and Experience
  
  • Experience in quantitative or mixed-methods data collection, cleaning, and analysis
    • Quantitative analysis: Experience using Stata or a similar statistical software to clean and analyze quantitative data
    • Mixed-methods: Experience blending quantitative and qualitative research methods
  • Location in or near Philadelphia (for occasional in-person meetings or data collection)
  • Preference is given to candidates who have not previously worked with RFA[KL7] so that more candidates have access to the internship experience
  
  Time Commitment
  
  Minimum of 10 and maximum of 20 hours per week
  
  Tech Requirements
  
  To be hired for RFA's remote internship opportunities, you must have access to a personal computer with an up-to-date Mac or Windows operating system, up-to-date antivirus software, a functional webcam and microphone, and a stable internet connection at your residence. If hired, RFA will require a technology check of your remote system to ensure your working environment is compatible with ours.
  
  Other Information
  
  • Internships run from early September 2025 to early May 2026, with a Winter Break cessation 12/19/25 - 1/9/26 and the option to continue the internship Summer 2026 upon mutual agreement with RFA.
  • For this position, interns not receiving work-study will be paid $15.00 per hour.
  • Only complete applications including a resume & cover letter will be taken into consideration. Please make sure your cover letter clearly describes your experience with and interest in quantitative and/or mixed-methods research.
  • Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until this position has been filled.
  • Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.
  • Candidates must be enrolled in a post-secondary education program during their internship.
  
  
  20 hours per week

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