Fall Intern
Organization Overview
Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping America and the world. It conducts public opinion polling, demographic research, media content analysis and other empirical social science research in the areas of U.S. politics and policy views; media and journalism; internet and technology; science and society; religion and public life; Hispanic trends; global attitudes and U.S. social and demographic trends. Pew Research Center does not take policy positions. It is a subsidiary of The Pew Charitable Trusts. The Center’s work is carried out by a staff of about 160.
Position Summary
Pew Research Center’s Religion department seeks to promote a deeper understanding of issues at the intersection of religion and public affairs. We are looking for five recent grads or current students to join us for a 12-week long paid internship from September 14, 2020 to December 08, 2020. Due to the nature of the work, you will need to commit to 37.5 hours per week for the entire period, during regular business hours. Interns will be paid $15/hour.
You will work as a Coder and research information on government restrictions on religion as well as religious hostilities and violence, and assist Pew Research Center in updating a dataset measuring these phenomena around the world. Coders will work from major international reports such as the U.S. State Department’s annual International Religious Freedom reports.
Primary Responsibilities
Working under direction, Coders will have the following duties:
Coding & Data Entry
· Apply Pew Research Center’s codebook to code information from 18 primary sources following Pew Research Center's methodology.
· Enter codes and supporting evidence into a database as countries are coded.
· Compare current coding with partner and with previous coding to spot discrepancies, and reconcile differences appropriately in consultation with researchers.
Education/Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
· Recently graduated or currently in undergraduate studies with an interest in religion, world affairs, and/or other topics relevant to the study of government restrictions on religion and social religious hostilities.
· Previous coding experience, qualitative research experience or work in similar research projects is an advantage, but not required.
· Basic familiarity with Excel is required.
· Detail oriented with exacting standards to maintain accuracy and impartiality in all work products.
· Ability to work well in a team setting.
· Ability to take instructions and follow through well.
· Ability to work diligently under deadlines.
· Ability to communicate clearly in a remote work environment.
· Ability to read through lengthy reports and code relevant information.
· Previous experience working with a team remotely is an advantage, but not required.
Requirements
This position will be fully remote and will require a functioning Internet connection. Equipment to complete the internship will be mailed to candidates and will need to be returned at the end of the internship. Interns must be available during established business hours.
Although the interns will work remotely, Pew Research Center can employ interns in the following states – DC, MD, VA, PA, MA, MI, CA, TN.
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Number of openings: 5
Location: Remote
Application Procedure
Pew Research Center will accept applications on a rolling basis, beginning on the first day the job position is posted. Complete applications include the following:
- A cover letter highlighting your skills and stating why you are a good fit for the Center
- A resume
Pew Research Center is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Pew considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, ethnicity, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, military/veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.