Research and Insights INTERN

Focus on the Family•Colorado Springs, CO

About The Position

The Research and Insights Intern supports Focus on the Family’s Research & Insights team, which represents the “Voice of the Constituent” throughout the ministry. The team uses surveys, focus groups, other primary research, and trusted secondary sources to understand constituents’ perspectives and needs and to inform ministry decisions, including content creation, communications, product development, branding, and outreach. The intern assists with basic to intermediate research design, questionnaire writing, data collection, quantitative and qualitative analysis, report writing, and presenting findings to internal clients. The internship also provides exposure to Focus on the Family’s programs and ministries and to market research theory and practice. This is an unpaid summer internship for upperclassmen college students. The position includes a $3,500 honorarium, lunch on workdays, and housing for out-of-town students only. Interns are responsible for their own transportation, which may be a condition of acceptance. Candidates must be committed to sharing the Gospel and align with the ministry’s stated Christian beliefs and values.

Requirements

Be an upperclassman college student applying for a summer internship.
Major in market research, marketing, math or statistics, data science, business, social or behavioral sciences, or another research-related discipline.
Be curious about how and why people think and behave.
Be proficient at reading charts and tables and explaining their meaning to people who are not numbers-focused.
Be able to objectively listen to or read a wide variety of perspectives and opinions and identify the main thoughts and issues.
Demonstrate logical and analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Have good interpersonal communication skills.
Be able to work both independently and as part of a team.
Be reliable, responsible, attentive to detail, and positive with a can-do attitude.
Be proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Exemplify the principles expressed in Ephesians 5:1–2 and pursue the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19–20.
Be a consistent witness for Jesus Christ, maintain a courteous and Christ-like attitude, adhere to the Standard of Moral Conduct and Statement of Faith, uphold the ministry in prayer, and demonstrate behaviors aligned with Focus on the Family’s core values.

Responsibilities

Balance 1–3 research projects at a time.
Meet with internal clients.
Assist with research design, analysis, and reporting for quantitative and qualitative research projects.
Collect and summarize relevant secondary research.
Learn about Focus on the Family’s programs and ministries and how market research can support them.