Research Assistant Intern

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Start Small Think Big (Start Small) is a not-for-profit organization that aims to help under resourced entrepreneurs build and sustain thriving businesses in order to increase their personal financial security and stimulate economic activity in underserved communities in New York City. Start Small targets entrepreneurs and small business owners who possess the fundamental building blocks to sustain viable businesses but lack the resources to afford or otherwise access professional expertise. Start Small provides our clients with ongoing access to free small business legal, financial and marketing assistance.

The Research Assistant Intern will work collaboratively with Start Small’s Impact Assessment Director to ensure the effective evaluation of outputs, outcomes, and impacts related to Start Small Think Big’s small business development activities. The ideal candidate will be passionate about data, and have outstanding analytical, creative, and problem-solving skills.

Job Responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct in person and phone interviews with program participants and assist in the collection and submission tracking of surveys.
• Provide support organizing and analyzing program and client data for the purpose of tracking Start Small’s outputs and outcomes- identifying impact activity and trends.
• Research, review, and summarize reports, articles, and publications from peer reviewed journals, and relevant institutions and bodies related to Start Small’s sector and key research questions.
• Help to maintain and validate Start Small’s impact data/client database.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

• Current student (preference to graduate student) with concentration in research, evaluation, non-profit management, public policy or other related disciplines.
• Experience conducting in person and phone interviews, excellent communication skills with multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent attention to detail. Highly organized and analytical.
• Commitment to inclusive community/economic development, social and economic justice work, and/or anti-poverty work.

Minimum 10 hours/week.

Submit resume and a one-page cover letter to: Christine Coakley, Impact Assessment Director at Christine@startsmallthinkbig.org (include subject line: "[your name] Research Assistant Intern.")