HRC Seeking Interns for 2008-2009
Please see below for information about the internship positions that are available with HRC. Click here if you prefer to download this application in PDF format.
Position Title
Advocacy Research Intern
Position Summary
The Humane Research Council (HRC) is seeking one or two qualified research interns to support our staff in the development of independent studies and centralized research tools. The primary objective of the internship will be to identify new studies related to animal and environmental protection and then incorporate those studies into HRC’s HumaneSpot.org research database. The position will also involve assisting HRC’s staff in planning research projects and increasing utilization of our resources for advocates.
This internship will provide students with hands-on experience utilizing online research tools and other methods to identify and interpret relevant research. Interns will gain a deep understanding of the animal and environmental protection movements’ use of research and the kind of data available. Interns will also have the opportunity to explore research topics of particular personal interest in greater depth. Specifically, the Advocacy Research Intern will be expected to accomplish the following tasks:
- Identify new sources of research and new studies for the HumaneSpot.org database.
- Write summaries and abstracts and for new research items and enter them into the database.
- Conduct meta-analyses of all available public opinion research by topic and write up results.
- Identify opportunities to increase utilization of the database and other HRC resources.
- Regularly track and report the results of efforts to HRC’s intern manager.
Following are the key qualifications for this position:
- Must be a current graduate or undergraduate student attending a four-year university.
- Academic focus on social science or public policy is preferred, but others will be considered.
- A strong interest in animal/environmental protection issues and related advocacy strategies.
- Ability to work autonomously and remotely, with access to a phone, computer, and internet.
- Excellent writing, research, and analytical skills, with ability to communicate results effectively.
- Ability to work closely and effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization.
The Humane Research Council’s mission is to empower animal and environmental advocates with access to the research, analysis, strategies, and messages that maximize their effectiveness. To that end, we provide a comprehensive secondary research database, primary research services, independent studies, and other resources to assist advocates in their work. HRC is an equal opportunity employer.
How to Apply
Please send a cover letter and resume (in either PDF or Word format) by email to info@humaneresearch.org. You may also mail a hardcopy (see address at top of page), however email is preferred.
Thank you for your interest in working with the Humane Research Council.