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As a community of over 1,300 researchers, practitioners, consultants, and administrative professionals from all backgrounds and life experiences, we are committed to making a qualitative difference in the lives of youth, children, and adults. We conduct and apply research, develop evidence-based solutions, and provide consulting services across the country in both rural and urban communities to improve equitable outcomes for individuals from infancy through adulthood. Serving as trusted partners in the areas of education, health, and justice, our teams enhance capacity within communities and school districts to prioritize impact — asking the right questions, customizing methodologies, developing relevant tools, and implementing best practices specific to a diverse range of stakeholder needs.

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SPECIAL NOTICE REGARDING THE WORK LOCATION OF THIS POSITION—Although WestEd provides the option of working at one of its facilities for employees, many roles allow employees to choose to work remotely for their own convenience. The decision to allow remote work at the employee's convenience is based on the requirements of the position or project in question.

Content Area Description

This position would be based in WestEd’s Mathematics Area. The Mathematics Area conducts research and evaluation to improve mathematics products and programs.

Position Overview

WestEd’s Mathematics Area is seeking candidates for a summer internship program, beginning on or after June 10. Interns will have an opportunity to build their research skills through contributions to multiple projects, including data collection and analysis, instrument development, literature reviews, scholarly writing, and other responsibilities related to their individual goals and interests.

Applicants should be enrolled in a master's degree program or beginning their first year of a doctoral program and bring important ideas and perspectives from their own educational experiences and motivations for pursuing advanced degrees. Interns at this level will learn about various research designs, gain experience with a range of research methodologies, and build knowledge of national issues and trends in research and practice.

The intern will be assigned to 1-3 projects, depending on their time, interests, experience, and internship goals. They may also be available for occasional consultation and contributions on additional projects in need of their specific skills or expertise (e.g., a project that wants an instructional leader to review a teacher survey). WestEd is particularly interested in candidates with quantitative research skills.

The intern will receive a primary supervisor/mentor who will help them to identify relevant project work and opportunities to build connections and leverage learning opportunities across WestEd.

Timing and hours can be flexible; however, the ideal position will include 20-40 hours per week for at least 10 weeks.

Applicants should submit a resume; contact details for three references; and a cover letter describing their interest in an internship at WestEd, their goals for the internship, and any relevant research experience and skills they would bring to this role.

Review of applications will begin on May 3 and continue on a rolling basis until the positions are filled.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a masters degree program or newly enrolled (up to one year) in a doctoral degree program
• Experience working with qualitative or quantitative data
• Willing to engage with a range of project-related tasks
• Eager to develop new skills
• Able to receive and apply feedback from colleagues
• Enjoys working collaboratively as part of a team
• Comfortable taking initiative and identifying opportunities to apply knowledge and skills
• Committed to learning and using a range of research tools for data collection and analysis

*Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Successful candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

WestEd conducts a criminal background check and education verification for all new hires. Any offers of employment will be contingent on receiving a clear background check in accordance with applicable law.

Compensation will be a negotiated hourly rate based on experience, within the range of $25-$35 per hour. Graduate-level course credits or continuing education credits may also be an option on a case-by-case basis. 

Committed to the diversity of race, ethnicities, perspectives, and opportunities, WestEd offers a variety of social and professional learning communities, such as Employee Resource groups, the Data Intelligence, Insights, and Innovation PLC, and the WestEd Parent Community, just to name a few. We hope you’ll consider joining us to build better schools, communities, learning pathways, and more! WestEd is a Drug Free Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace. #LI-Remote #LI-Hybrid

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