Trainings Team Intern/Fellow

Job Description

The Scholars Strategy Network (SSN) seeks a Trainings Intern (or Fellow if the applicant is a graduate student) to support the Trainings Team in meeting the growing demand for our training program. The SSN training program helps scholars learn how to build relationships with policymakers, civic organizations, and journalists so that research produced by academics can be used to improve public policy. This internship is an opportunity for a current graduate or undergraduate student to learn about how to build connections between researchers and policy actors to support research-informed policymaking.

The Trainings Intern is a part-time position with an hourly wage between $15-$18 per hour, commensurate with experience. The position requires a commitment of 10-15 hours per week and would take place over Summer 2023, with the possibility for extension. This position is fully remote and reports to SSN’s Director of Training.

Responsibilities

Among other tasks, the Trainings Intern will:

• Assist with external outreach for SSN trainings. This will include working with the other members of the Trainings Team to identify new potential external partners and documenting outreach activities
• Learn about and observe SSN’s policy and media trainings, with the goal of working toward co-leading a training
• Help the Trainings Team measure and assess the impact of SSN trainings
• Engage in weekly Zoom Trainings Team meetings as well as monthly mentoring meetings with one of the Trainings Team staff
• Perform additional duties as assigned, depending on experience, interest, and department needs

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this position would be:

• An undergraduate student or graduate student
• Interested in learning how to craft compelling public-facing trainings for scholars
• Experienced in, or excited to learn about, evidence-based public policy or advocacy
• Self-motivated, professional, positive, and trustworthy
• Able to work on tasks independently in a remote work environment and communicate progress to team members
• An excellent writer and proofreader
• Organized, detail-oriented, and willing to ask questions
• Excited to learn and apply new skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Apps, Dropbox, and Zoom. Experience with Salesforce and/or Asana is a bonus.
• Committed to SSN’s mission, interested in evidence-based policy, and eager to learn more about when and how research is used in policymaking

SSN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, class, color, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender, national origin, race, sexual orientation, or gender identity. People of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ individuals, and women are strongly encouraged to apply. Candidates considering a career transition or whose skills and experience fulfill some, but not all of the qualifications above are encouraged to apply.

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