Job, Fellowship, and Internship Opportunities

The National Research Center for Women & Families, a nonprofit think tank and advocacy organization dedicated to improving the lives of women, children, and families has the following openings:

INTERNSHIPS

Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall Internships are available for undergraduate or graduate students or recent graduates who are available at least 12 hours/wk for at least 3 months.

Through these internship opportunities you will learn first-hand about the Washington policy scene by gaining hands-on experience in several possible areas including: government relations/public policy development, communications/media relations, and/or non-profit fundraising / development, and, all the while, you will be making a significant difference in the lives of women and families! We are a non-profit that, on a daily basis, truly makes a difference in the lives of thousands of women and their families. We work closely with the national and international media to get our message out to the public. We connect with policy makers and decision makers on a national level to change public policy. We work with independent researchers from around the country to bring fair, unbiased and non-corporate-funded information to the public about timely issues that matter to women and their families such as childhood obesity, the safety of medical products and treatments, domestic and dating violence, and so much more.

Our interns become part of our team by working on various projects such as:

  • Helping to gathering information, whether from the Internet, from magazine, newspaper and journal articles, or contacting researchers and other experts to ask questions.
  • Writing or co-authoring articles for print, fact sheets, press releases, briefing materials, and letters to Congress and the Executive branch. Editing and assisting with our website, co-authoring reports, grant proposals, and journal articles.
  • Attending briefings on Capitol Hill and policy panel meetings and attending policy-oriented meetings with representatives from other non-profit think tanks and advocacy organizations. You can attend meetings with Members of Congress and their staff and be in the front row when we are testifying at Advisory Panel meetings of the FDA, the National Institute of Medicine, and other federal agencies.
  • Researching and analyzing data, reviewing and critiquing research studies, and presenting information at professional meetings and policy forums.
  • Communicating with major media on issues and with the public via outreach efforts.
  • Assisting with fundraising activities, including event planning and other development issues.
  • Performing outreach to college campuses, students, and other young adults.

We offer 3 kinds of internship experiences:

Communications Internship: Learn how to work with national media and gain experience writing and editing articles, reports, and press releases, and using the Internet to influence people and policies;

Research Internship/Fellowship: Develop your research skills and prepare for graduate school or a research position; and,

Policy Internship: Learn about the Washington, DC policy scene while working on a range of health issues that affect women, children, and families!

Topics include cancer prevention and treatment, obesity, safety of medical treatments and products, women’s body image, dating violence; work/family, toxic exposures; and other health issues.

We are especially interested in at least one intern one who is fluent in Spanish and will help with translating health articles into Spanish, and responding to inquiries to our online health hotline that are in Spanish.

If you’re interested in an internship, please send a resume and cover letter describing the dates and time commitment (hrs/week) you are available to info@center4research.org. As with most non-profits, internship stipends are rarely available, so please describe any financial requirements.

Three internships offer stipends:

  • The Marcy Gross internship offers a stipend of up to $1,000 to work on women’s health and reducing violence against women.
  • The Ros Brannigan internship offers a stipend of up to $750 to work on lung cancer issues.
  • The Omega Silva internship offers a stipend of up to $1,000 to a student or graduate who will work on the implementation of health care reform.

All paid internships require completion of at least 3 years of college and  a commitment of at least 20 hrs/week for at least 12 weeks.  Preference is given to college grads or grad students who can make a greater time commitment.

FELLOWSHIPS

Fellowships are available for college graduates, graduate students, and professionals on sabbatical or making a career change who can work at least half-time for at least six months. Most Fellows have at minimum a master’s degree. Fellowship positions require at least a 6-month and 20 hrs/wk commitment, excellent writing skills, and relevant experience. Fellowship stipends are modest ($10-$14/hour), with subsidized health insurance and other benefits. Fellowship applicants should send a cover letter describing your interest in our organization with a resume or C.V. to:info@center4research.org.

Lenora Moody Fellowship:

The Lenora Moody fellowship offers a stipend of up to $700/month plus a public transportation subsidy for a 6-month commitment. This fellowship is for a graduate student or graduate who wants to focus on improving policies, screening, and prevention on the topic of women and lung cancer.