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Rescue provides behavior change marketing services (or "social marketing") to government, non-profit and corporate organizations. Rescue's current work focuses on tobacco, obesity, violence and alcohol prevention; the promotion of exercise, fresh foods and after school programs; and other products and services that promote healthy living. Rescue’s behavior change campaigns focus on diverse populations within teen (13 - 17), young adult (18 - 26), and adult (18+) populations in both rural and urban areas, resulting in a vast array of campaign styles and strategies.
Rescue is a full-service agency, providing research, strategy, creative, production, web, traditional media, social media, policy change, youth engagement and experiential marketing services to clients in over 25 states and provinces, as well as to federal government agencies.
We believe that marketing can do more than sell goods, it can create good.
Rescue provides behavior change marketing services (or "social marketing") to government, non-profit and corporate organizations. Rescue's current work focuses on tobacco, obesity, violence and alcohol prevention; the promotion of exercise, fresh foods and after school programs; and other products and services that promote healthy living. Rescue’s behavior change campaigns focus on diverse populations within teen (13 - 17), young adult (18 - 26), and adult (18+) populations in both rural and urban areas, resulting in a vast array of campaign styles and strategies.
Rescue is a full-service agency, providing research, strategy, creative, production, web, traditional media, social media, policy change, youth engagement and experiential marketing services to clients in over 25 states and provinces, as well as to federal government agencies.
We believe that marketing can do more than sell goods, it can create good.
The Job
We are looking for a dynamic, high performing Research Intern with experience in completing detail oriented tasks in a deadline driven environment. The ideal candidate has a passion for behavior change and a background or interest in health, public health research and communications. The Research Intern will be expected to work 16 to 29 hours per week, with the schedule to be determined upon hire.
Day-To-Day Activities:
We are looking for a dynamic, high performing Research Intern with experience in completing detail oriented tasks in a deadline driven environment. The ideal candidate has a passion for behavior change and a background or interest in health, public health research and communications. The Research Intern will be expected to work 16 to 29 hours per week, with the schedule to be determined upon hire.
Day-To-Day Activities:
- Assist with data collection logistics, conduct data entry and compile large databases of information;
- Assist with project implementation tasks, including note-taking, quote-pulling, and supporting project debriefs
- Assist with report drafting and formatting and secondary research and literature reviews as needed;
- Comfortable working on sensitive research topics; these may include projects with a focus on individuals who are susceptible to or have experience using substances, individuals who have experienced adverse childhood experiences, as well as individuals experiencing mental health challenges;
- Provide support to other departments as necessary to meet company goals.
Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma/GED;
- Proven ability to manage multiple tasks or projects simultaneously;
- Proven ability to work autonomously and effectively in teams;
- Comfortable working and interacting with people of all backgrounds and ages;
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
- Background or interest in health, research, and communications.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Fluency in Spanish;
- Non-tobacco use is highly preferred because we only have tobacco-free environments and also to be consistent with our tobacco prevention campaign goals.
Location: Washington, DC; San Diego, CA; or Los Angeles, CA
Status: Internship (Temporary, Part-Time)
Status: Internship (Temporary, Part-Time)
Pay Range: $18 per hour.
Benefits: Learn more about the benefits of working at Rescue here: http://rescueagency.com/careers/
Travel: N/A
If you’re ready to join our team of mission driven talent challenging the status quo, we’d love to meet you! Check out our Careers page at rescueagency.com/careers for more information about what it’s like to work at Rescue, and the benefits that we offer to our team members.
The Fine Print
Environment:
All business-related environments are tobacco-free. Must have a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and computer and internet access. Must be available to work non-traditional hours such as late nights and weekends.
Physical Requirements:
Able to remain in a sitting position for prolonged periods of time for the performance of duties. Able to read from a computer, laptop monitor, or tablet for a full workday and for long periods of time (typically 8 hours) including fonts of various sizes from a variety of sources. If working from a Rescue office location, able to stoop, bend, reach, climb stairs, and move freely throughout the building. Able to travel nationwide as needed to meet with clients, coworkers, or attend meetings and seminars. Must be able to move boxed work documents, up to 40 pounds, in and out of office for travel by car and by air.
The Application
All applications must be submitted through Rescue’s online careers system (unless you qualify to request a reasonable accommodation, as detailed at RescueAgency.com/careers). We do not accept applications via email, mail, fax or in-person delivery. Please send questions to careers@rescueagency.com.
PLEASE NOTE: All email correspondence that you receive from Rescue Agency will be sent through an ‘@rescueagency.com’ email address. We recommend that you disregard any emails posing as authentic Rescue Agency accounts (e.g. @rescueaggency.com or rescueagency.jobs@gmail.com). If you receive a message from a Rescue employee, you can verify the legitimacy of the message by contacting us at careers@rescueagency.com.
Rescue | The Behavior Change Agency is an EEO/Minority/Female/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer
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Benefits: Learn more about the benefits of working at Rescue here: http://rescueagency.com/careers/
Travel: N/A
If you’re ready to join our team of mission driven talent challenging the status quo, we’d love to meet you! Check out our Careers page at rescueagency.com/careers for more information about what it’s like to work at Rescue, and the benefits that we offer to our team members.
The Fine Print
Environment:
All business-related environments are tobacco-free. Must have a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and computer and internet access. Must be available to work non-traditional hours such as late nights and weekends.
Physical Requirements:
Able to remain in a sitting position for prolonged periods of time for the performance of duties. Able to read from a computer, laptop monitor, or tablet for a full workday and for long periods of time (typically 8 hours) including fonts of various sizes from a variety of sources. If working from a Rescue office location, able to stoop, bend, reach, climb stairs, and move freely throughout the building. Able to travel nationwide as needed to meet with clients, coworkers, or attend meetings and seminars. Must be able to move boxed work documents, up to 40 pounds, in and out of office for travel by car and by air.
The Application
All applications must be submitted through Rescue’s online careers system (unless you qualify to request a reasonable accommodation, as detailed at RescueAgency.com/careers). We do not accept applications via email, mail, fax or in-person delivery. Please send questions to careers@rescueagency.com.
PLEASE NOTE: All email correspondence that you receive from Rescue Agency will be sent through an ‘@rescueagency.com’ email address. We recommend that you disregard any emails posing as authentic Rescue Agency accounts (e.g. @rescueaggency.com or rescueagency.jobs@gmail.com). If you receive a message from a Rescue employee, you can verify the legitimacy of the message by contacting us at careers@rescueagency.com.
Rescue | The Behavior Change Agency is an EEO/Minority/Female/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer
#LI-Remote #REMOTE
