Research Intern

Oxfam America • Washington, DC

15h • $17

About The Position

This paid internship at the Research Department offers the intern an opportunity to be part of a research team that undertakes work that enhances the organization’s work for ending inequality and poverty. The activity of the internship offers hands-on experience in a mission-driven organization and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful, real-world projects.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a graduate program in data science, economics, development studies, or other relevant fields
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Interest in social justice, international development, or nonprofit work
• Strong written communication skills
• Experience managing workflows, balancing competing priorities, and working as a team player in a busy team environment
• Judgment and discretion in managing sensitive information
• Ability to work well with others with cross-cultural sensitivity
• Familiarity with Microsoft excel

Nice To Haves

• Experience with research, data analysis, or policy-related work
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office or relevant tools
• Prior internship, volunteer, or coursework experience related to the role

Responsibilities

• Supporting research, data collection, and analysis for the Department’s Industrial Policy work. This includes locating academic materials and entering them into our literature review software and ensuring consistent data quality.
• Developing an annotated bibliography focusing on emergency food aid in fragile contexts.
• Identify and classify relevant datasets for the study inequality in the U.S, and support the creation of a data catalog.
• Assisting with drafting, editing, and formatting documents, reports, or presentations
• Helping coordinate meetings, events, or internal projects
• Conducting background research and summarizing findings
• Assisting with communications, outreach, or content development (as applicable)
• Providing general administrative and project support to the team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees