Intern
About The Position
The Annie E. Casey Foundation is dedicated to building a brighter future for millions of children, older youth and young adults by improving educational, economic, social and health outcomes. The Foundation’s work focuses on strengthening families, building stronger communities and ensuring access to opportunity because children, older youth and young adults need all three to succeed. Casey advances research and solutions to overcome 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 and life balance. Position Summary The Annie E. Casey Foundation is offering a spring, graduate-level internship to work with its Research and Evaluation team. This paid internship is designed to provide a qualified college candidate with engaging, challenging project-based assignments, cross-team exposure and learning opportunities. This is a hybrid internship that will run from March 16 to May 29, 2026. The intern will report to a senior research associate.
Requirements
- Qualified candidates should be enrolled in a graduate program related to community safety or youth justice; or nonprofit or policy work; social sciences; public health or policy.
- Please submit your resume and cover.
Responsibilities
- Participate and contribute to team, unit, and foundation-wide meetings as available
- 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
- Perform other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Casey staff also have flexible schedules, including a hybrid workweek, to support a healthy work and life balance.
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Intern
