The primary responsibility for Research Intern is to support data collection across multiple projects. The summer intern will support the research team in ensuring complete and accurate collection and coding of survey data and providing administrative support for data collection (e.g., record keeping.).
The Research Intern will perform data entry; provide logistical support to schedule focus groups and interviews with study participants for multiple AmeriCorps projects.
The Research Intern position is important because it ensures complete and accurate collection and coding of survey data and provides administrative support for data collection (e.g., record keeping, logistical support) to help make the project successful.

• This opportunity will require in-person work completed at our San Mateo, CA office.****
• A part-time summer internship requires 3 days a week between 21 and 24 hours per week. A full-time summer internship requires 5 days a week, between 35 and 40 hours a week.****

Essential Job FunctionsSupport Data Collection Efforts

• Contact survey participants to verify and correct data on data collection instruments.
• Enter and code data from completed questionnaires into Alchemer, Access, or other CATI system.
• Record survey participant data in MS Access database, and track participant completion status in Access or other CATI system.
• Review completed questionnaires for completeness and quality.
• Check entered data for accuracy.
• Call study participants to verify and correct data on data collection instruments.
• Organize and provide logistical support for data collection (e.g., interviews and focus groups) data administration timeline and schedules.
• With oversight of the Project Director or senior staff code data, and check coded data for accuracy, and assist with other tasks as needed by the projects.
• Data management: Data cleaning, formatting, labeling, and archiving.
• Project Coordination: Maintain project records and documentation.
• Other tasks as necessary

Minimum Job QualificationsLanguage: English fluency required; Spanish (spoken and read).
Education: High school students with a work permit are encouraged to apply.
Availability: A part-time summer internship requires 3 days a week between 21 and 24 hours per week. Afull-time summer internship requires 5 days a week, between 35 and 40 hours a week.
Software Proficiency: Familiarity with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint).
Location: Must be able to report to our San Mateo, California office.
Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit forprolonged periods at a desk or computer workstation.
• Regularly uses a computer, keyboard, and mouse.
• Normal or corrected vision to read documents, view computer screens, and perform tasks that require visual accuracy.
• Ability to hear and understand spoken information in person and over the phone.
• Minimal lifting and carrying may be required, typically light office supplies or documents.
• Ability to move within the office environment to access equipment, files, and interact with colleagues.
• Ability to handle occasional stress related to deadlines, workloads, or challenging tasks.

Preferred Job QualificationsEducation: High School diploma.
Other Duties As AssignedThis position description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position, nor will it be the sole basis for any subsequent employee evaluations. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required by their supervisor.
This position is subject to availability of funds and to any and all restrictions contained in the contract or contracts that provide funding for this position.Application InformationIf you meet the minimum requirements for this position, please click on the "Apply" link posted below and complete the application. Please include a cover letter, resume, and at least three (3) professional references.
Our company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Applicants can learn more about the company's status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster at EEOPost.pdf.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.