INTERNSHIP SUMMARY:

Put your energy and passion to use and become part of a local non-profit organization! Do you love to make a difference in the community you live in? Do you want to help an agency whose mission is to move people forward? Are you detailed-oriented, analytical, and inquisitive? Then this internship is perfect for you!

Under the direction of the Managing Director of Critical Services or the Managing Director of Child Care, the Research Intern is responsible for conducting research and analyzing results for process improvement and community awareness for Waypoint’s focus areas. Waypoint programs include: KidsPoint Child Care, Housing & Homeless Services, and Domestic Violence Victim Services.

TIME COMMITMENT:

Part-time with flexible hours between 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Semester commitments are preferred, but can be adjusted to fit your schedule. Some work may be able to be done off-site outside of regular business hours.

PRINICIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct research project(s) as determined by Waypoint staff
• Provide feedback on current project(s) or ideas for future research projects
• Work closely with staff and clients to collect data
• Collaborate with other community organizations when necessary
• Input data into tracking system
• Analyze data and present results to Waypoint staff
• Assist with other tasks as assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Pursuing or have completed a post-secondary degree in Psychology, Sociology, a science related field, or other related fields
• Previous research experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

WHAT YOU WILL GAIN:

• Collaboration on/completion of a research project to include on your resume
• An understanding of the dynamics of homelessness, child abuse, domestic violence, substance abuse, and mental illness and how these factors impact poverty and oppression
• A sensitivity to working with families of diverse racial and cultural backgrounds