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Company

American Institutes for Research · 1 day ago

Part-time Indigenous Education Intern - Master's or PhD Students

United States

Internship

Remote

Intern

$25/hr - $30/hr

Start in 2025 Winter

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Responsibilities

Provide expertise and perspective as part of a mixed team of Indigenous and non-Indigenous researchers and technical assistance providers

Facilitate groups of stakeholders engaging with complex research and policy questions

Assist in the design and planning of qualitative and quantitative data collection instruments including interview protocols, focus group protocols, and surveys

Work with data from surveys, interviews, observations, and other sources using appropriate approaches and tools

Prepare documents, portions of reports, briefs, charts, and graphs that describe and interpret findings of analyses

Communicate effectively, orally or in writing, with clients, partners, and other Indigenous education stakeholders

Clearly communicate knowledge of the project purpose and objectives to stakeholders when necessary and represent AIR in a professional manner

Support steering committee meeting planning, project meeting planning, event planning, communication, facilitation, and follow-up

Work independently and in team-based projects

Qualification

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Indigenous educationK-12 education experienceIndigenous communities experienceIndigenous research methodsQualitative research skillsProactive communication

Required

Must be a current Master's degree or PhD student, for the duration of the internship, pursuing an advanced degree within Social Sciences (Education, Economics, Psychology, Public Policy, Sociology, etc.)

Experience working with American Indian or Alaska Native communities

Understanding of Indigenous research methods and concerns

Strong writing skills

Qualitative research skills

Comfortable working independently and as a member of a team

Proactive communication and collaboration habits

Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy when writing

Effective communicator that can work with individuals at all levels and from diverse backgrounds

Ability to effectively collaborate in a virtual work environment

Preferred

A long-term career interest in Indigenous education, research, and public policy

Experience working in or with the K-12 education sphere

Experience with American Indian and/or Alaska Native communities, organizations, and ways of knowing

Benefits

Support to attend the annual National Indian Education Association (NIEA) conference.

Company

American Institutes for Research

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An independent, not-for-profit corporation which performs basic and applied research

Founded in 1946

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.air.org/

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