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Civic Science Internship, Sponsored by Howard Hughes Medical Institute

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Research!America
The Research!America alliance advocates for science, discovery, and innovation to achieve better health for all. We advocate for a federal policy climate that helps empower our nation’s biomedical and health research sectors as they work to accelerate medical progress.

Research!America developed and manages the Civic Engagement Microgrant Program, now in its sixth year, to provide training and hands-on experience for STEM graduate students, professional students (medical, dental, nursing, pharmacy, etc.), and postdocs who want to create projects aimed at building dialogue with public officials, community leaders, and local community members around issues of common interest. The Microgrant program helps early career STEM professionals to build policy and communication skills and explore career options. Over 85 groups in nearly 30 states have participated in the Microgrant program (click here for a report on the program’s impact).

Job Summary
Research!America is offering a paid, full-time, temporary Civic Science internship to begin immediately (start and end dates are flexible). Telework opportunity is possible. Interns assist the organization in advancing its mission and objectives. The internship is a 6-month appointment at 40 hours/week, with the possibility of extension for an additional 3 months.

Duties
The civic science intern will:

  • Assist with promotional and logistical support of the Civic Engagement Microgrant Program
  • Outreach to underrepresented communities
  • Liaison with micrograntees – current and alumni
  • Draft, proofread, and edit marketing materials and email communications
  • Assist with program planning
  • Participate in regular communications and strategy meetings
  • Assist with content for blog posts, web, and social media related to the Civic Engagement Microgrant Program
  • Other projects as assigned

Qualifications
Undergraduate students, recent graduates, graduate students, PhD candidates, or post-doctoral researchers with science, health, public policy, or related degree or degree program are preferred.

The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background, strong event and program planning experience, organizational skills, and an interest in building connections between STEM professionals and their local communities. Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel) is required.

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