Research Intern – Autism & Disability Employment Landscape

Autism Speaks•New York, NY

11d•Remote

About The Position

Autism Speaks is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Research Intern to support a summer project mapping the national landscape of nonprofit and for-profit organizations focused on autism and disability employment. This is a 10-12 week remote program and students must be eligible for academic credit. This is an opportunity for an individual to gain valuable hands-on experience with applied research, strategic analysis, and nonprofit innovation. This individual will work from home and can be located anywhere in the country.

Requirements

Currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate student
Eligible to receive academic credit
Commitment to a schedule of 20 – 24 hours per week
Experience using AI-enabled research tools
Strong attention to detail and a demonstrated ability to take initiative
Strong research and analytical skills
Comfortable with spreadsheets, databases, and digital tools
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Nice To Haves

Interest in disability employment or workforce innovation is preferred

Responsibilities

Identify nonprofit and for-profit organizations nationwide focused on autism and disability employment
Collect and summarize publicly available information, including mission, geographic reach, service models, and employment partners
Document organizational scale where available (e.g., revenue, staff size, operational assets)
Capture information on populations served and employment models
Gather publicly reported outcomes and indicators of success
Organize findings into a structured, searchable database
Provide a summary of high-level observations or trends
Use AI-enabled research tools to support efficiency, applying critical thinking and validating outputs against primary or authoritative sources