Intern, Research and Evaluation

Salary Range: $19.00 To $25.00

The Annie E. Casey Foundation is devoted to developing a brighter future for millions of children and young people with respect to their educational, economic, social and health outcomes. The Foundation’s work focuses on strengthening families, building stronger communities and ensuring access to opportunity, because children, youth and young adults need all three to succeed. Casey advances research and solutions to overcome the 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-life balance.

Position Summary

The Annie E. Casey Foundation is offering a spring internship to work with its Research and Evaluation team. This internship, designed for graduate-level students, will provide a qualified candidate with engaging, challenging project-based assignments, cross-team exposure and learning opportunities.

This is a paid, hybrid internship that will run from February to April 2025. The position will report to a senior research associate.

As an Intern you will:

• Participate and contribute to team, unit and foundation-wide meetings as needed.
• Support the data and research needs of community-based organizations and grantees.
• Co-develop a training on research for capacity building.
• Develop relevant blogs; present to Foundation staff on topic of specialization in program of study.
• Learn about the intersection of research and philanthropic sectors including grant-making and budget processes.
• Gain an understanding of equitable research and evaluation practices and community-engaged methods.
• Support planning and execution of Foundation and grantee-hosted events.
• Collaborate with consultants on place-based initiatives to enhance data efforts related to juvenile justice youth diversion and prevention.

The intern should be should be enrolled in a graduate program at an accredited college or university.  We encourage students majoring in social science, criminal justice, public health, public policy or a related field apply.

Please see the full job description posted to the portal for more information.