What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Intern (Hybrid) position at Project Lead The Way (PLTW)?
Description
As an Intern at Project Lead The Way (PLTW), you will work as part of our Team to support a variety of initiatives and contribute to meaningful projects that drive our goals. As an integral part of our team, we will count on you to bring new ideas and insights, consistently demonstrating a commitment to our core values of Togetherness, Inclusion, Learning, and Customer Centricity.
This is a full-time, hybrid, paid summer internship with a minimum of 3 days onsite at the PLTW office. The internship will last approximately 10 weeks beginning in May and ending in August.
As an Intern at PLTW you will:
- Participate in meaningful projects that directly impact our business and relate to your field of study.
- Engage with stakeholders across the organization.
- Have direct exposure to cross functional Leadership and opportunities to learn about the various business functions at PLTW.
- Spend time with other summer interns and participate in foundational professional learning opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct research into student impact of PLTW programs.
- Conduct research into teacher impact of PLTW training and programs.
- Collaborate with team members to support ongoing research projects.
Learning Opportunities & Growth Skills
- Experience learning Data Analysis
- Gain knowledge of Literature Synthesis
- Hands on Research Report Preparation
- Gain knowledge of Project Coordination
- Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
Requirements
Knowledge
This internship is open to students pursuing a degree in Psychology, Education, Sociology, or a related field of study.
Skills and Abilities
- Great interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize and be detail-oriented
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Ability to take initiative and work proactively
- Ability to work independently, resourcefully seek answers, and remove obstacles
- Analytical and critical thinking skills
- Accountable and takes ownership
- Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality of company information
