Internships
IWPR is committed to assisting the professional development of students and graduates interested in economic justice for women. IWPR's internship program is designed to provide participants with challenging work experiences under the guidance and supervision of researchers with extensive knowledge of women's policy issues and social science research.
Fall 2009 & Spring 2010 Internships
The Institute will offer internships in three areas for the fall 2009 and spring 2010 semesters:
Research Internship. Interns will provide administrative and research support to researchers. Duties include: literature reviews; assisting with data collection; designing charts, graphs, and tables; answering phones; and filing. Qualifications: Strong organizational skills; good interpersonal skills; interest in policy research and women's issues; and experience with statistics, economics, or social sciences through coursework. Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel required; knowledge of STATA, SPSS, SAS, and graphics software a plus.
Communications and Outreach Internship. Interns will provide administrative and editorial support to the communications team. Duties include: assisting with proofreading; article clipping; assisting with media outreach; layout and design of Fact Sheets and Research-In-Briefs; and IWPR website maintenance as needed. Qualifications: Detail-oriented individual with good writing and computer skills; knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Quark Xpress, or other desktop publishing software preferred; familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel required; layout and web design experience with programs such as Microsoft Front Page or Macromedia Dreamweaver a plus.
Development Internship. Interns will provide administrative and grant research support to the development team and will have the opportunity to learn about nonprofit fundraising, grant applications, and direct mail programs. IWPR receives support from foundations and government agencies, as well as individual and organizational supporters. Duties include: assisting with direct mail, data entry, grant research, grant-writing, and fundraising. Qualifications: Should have an interest in fundraising and nonprofit management; prior experience with fundraising at any level is desirable, but not required; familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel required; and knowledge of Microsoft Access preferred.
All IWPR interns must have good computer skills, excellent writing and communication skills, and an interest in women's issues. Prior office experience is desirable, as interns are responsible for a certain amount of general office work, such as photocopying, answering phones, filing, and maintaining the library.
IWPR is committed to diversity and encourages people of all ethnic, cultural, economic, and sexual orientations to apply.
The Spring Internships go from January to May, and the Fall Internships go from September to December. Starting and ending dates are flexible. These are unpaid, part-time positions. We ask that Interns work at least 10 hours per week.
Persons interested in applying should submit a cover letter specifying the internship for which they are applying, a resume, and a writing sample of 3-5 pages to the Internship Coordinator at the address below.
Students from George Washington University and Georgetown University are eligible to receive work-study funding for positions. Please email crum@iwpr.org if you have questions regarding eligibility. Also, many IWPR Interns receive school funding to cover expenses while doing an unpaid internship. Please check with your institution’s office of financial aid for funding opportunities.
Applications for Fall internships are due September 14 and due December 7 for Spring internships.
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Summer 2009 Internships
The Institute will offer internships in three areas for summer 2009:
Research Internship. Interns will provide administrative and research support to researchers. Duties include: assisting with literature reviews and data collection; designing charts, graphs and tables; answering phones; and filing. Qualifications: Strong organizational skills, good interpersonal skills, interest in policy research and women’s issues; exp. with statistics, economics or social sciences through coursework.
Research areas for the summer of 2009 include:
- The quality of women’s jobs, including wages, access to health insurance, and paid sick leave.
- The work and welfare experiences of low-income women at the state and national levels.
- Increasing access to higher education and non-traditional jobs for low-income women.
- Expanding access to income supports for women such as Unemployment Insurance and Family Leave.
- Strategies for improving child care access, affordability, and quality.
- Older women's economic issues, including social security and pensions.
- Women’s civic activism and new strategies for engaging a diverse range of organizations in women’s-issue activism.
- The economic status of women and girls, women of color, and immigrant women across the United States.
Communications and Outreach Internship. Interns will provide administrative and editorial support to the communications team. Duties include: assisting with proofreading, and gathering articles; assisting with media outreach; layout and design of Fact Sheets and Research-In Briefs, and answering phones. Qualifications: Detail-oriented individual with good writing and computer skills, Adobe InDesign, Dreamweaver or other desktop publishing software, and web design experience preferred.
Development Internship. Intern will help development team with direct mail, data entry, grant-writing, and fundraising. Interns will have the opportunity to learn about grant-writing, non-profit fundraising, and direct mail programs. IWPR receives support from foundations and government agencies, as well as individual and organizational supporters. Qualifications: Should have an interest in fundraising and non-profit management; prior experience with fundraising at any level is desirable, but not required; basic computer skills required and knowledge of Microsoft Access preferred.
All IWPR interns must have good computer skills, excellent writing and communication skills, and an interest in women’s issues. Prior office experience is desirable, as interns are responsible for a certain amount of general office work, such as photocopying, answering phones, filing, and maintaining the library.
IWPR is committed to diversity and encourages people of all ethnic, cultural, economic, and sexual orientations to apply.
Summer internships run for a period of 10 weeks, beginning in May or June and ending in July or August. Starting and ending dates are flexible. Interns receive a stipend of $100 per week.
Persons interested in applying should submit a cover letter specifying the internship for which they are applying, a resume, one confidential (sealed) letter of recommendation, and a writing sample of 3-5 pages to:
Internship Coordinator
Institute for Women's Policy Research
1707 L Street, NW, Suite 750
Washington , DC 20036
Applicants may email the above materials to crum@iwpr.org. However letters of recommendation must be sent by mail or emailed to the Internship Coordinator directly by the recommender.
Applications for Summer 2009 Internships are due by March 2, 2009. Please note that only complete applications will be considered. Applicants will be contacted only if selected for an interview. Questions may be addressed to the Internship Coordinator via E-mail at crum@iwpr.org. No phone calls, please.
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Fellowships
The Mariam K. Chamberlain Fellowship in Women & Public Policy
IWPR will offer one fellowship for 2009-2010:
The Mariam K. Chamberlain Fellow works as a general research assistant on a variety of research projects and reports. Research tasks may include reviewing literature; collecting, checking and analyzing data; gathering information; and preparing reports and report graphics. Attending relevant Congressional briefings, policy seminars and meetings is also an integral part of the fellowship program. Applicants should have at least a bachelor's degree in a social science discipline, statistics, or women's studies. Graduate work is not required. Applicants should have strong quantitative and library research skills and knowledge of women's issues; familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel is required. Knowledge of STATA, SPSS, SAS, and graphics software a plus. Qualitative research skills also a plus.
Research areas for 2009-2010 include:
- The quality of women’s jobs, including wages, access to health insurance, and paid sick leave.
- The work and welfare experiences of low-income women at the state and national levels.
- Increasing access to higher education and non-traditional jobs for low-income women.
- Expanding access to income supports for women such as Unemployment Insurance and Family Leave.
- Strategies for improving child care access, affordability, and quality.
- Older women's economic issues, including social security and pensions.
- Women’s civic activism and new strategies for engaging a diverse range of organizations in women’s-issue activism.
- The economic status of women and girls, women of color, and immigrant women across the United States.
All Fellows are also responsible for a certain amount of general office work, including such tasks as responding to information requests, photocopying, assisting in maintaining the library, and answering telephones.
Compensation for the fellowship is $20,000 over the 9 month period, plus health insurance and a public transportation stipend. The positions are full-time and generally span the academic year (September-May), but starting and ending dates are somewhat flexible. IWPR is an affirmative action employer and people of color are encouraged to apply.
To Apply:
Mail a cover letter, a resume, a list of relevant classes taken (this list can be included with the resume), a 3-7 page writing sample, and two confidential (sealed) letters of recommendation to the address below.
Fellowship Coordinator
Institute for Women's Policy Research
1707 L Street, NW, Suite 750
Washington, DC 20036
Applicants may email the above materials to crum@iwpr.org. However letters of recommendation must be sent by mail or emailed to the Fellowship Coordinator directly by the recommender.
Applications for the 2009-2010 Fellowships are due by March 2, 2009. Please note that only complete applications will be considered. Applicants will be contacted only if selected for an interview. Questions may be addressed to the Fellowship Coordinator via E-mail at crum@iwpr.org. No phone calls, please.
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The IWPR/GW Fellowship in Women's Public Policy Research 2009-2010
The recipient of this fellowship will participate in research at the Institute for Women's Policy Research during the fellowship year, while enrolled as a full-time graduate student at The George Washington University.
Research areas for 2009-2010 include:
- The quality of women’s jobs, including wages, access to health insurance, and paid sick leave.
- The work and welfare experiences of low-income women at the state and national levels.
- Increasing access to higher education and non-traditional jobs for low-income women.
- Expanding access to income supports for women such as Unemployment Insurance and Family Leave.
- Strategies for improving child care access, affordability, and quality.
- Older women's economic issues, including social security and pensions.
- Women’s civic activism and new strategies for engaging a diverse range of organizations in women’s-issue activism.
- The economic status of women and girls, women of color, and immigrant women across the United States.
Specific research projects will be mutually agreed upon by IWPR, the fellow's academic advisor, and the fellow.
Research tasks may include reviewing literature; collecting, checking and analyzing data; gathering information; and preparing reports and report graphics. Attending relevant Congressional briefings, policy seminars and meetings is also an integral part of the fellowship program. Applicants should have strong quantitative and library research skills and knowledge of women's issues; familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel is required. Knowledge of STATA, SPSS, SAS, and graphics software a plus. Qualitative research skills also a plus. All Fellows are also responsible for a certain amount of general office work, including such tasks as responding to information requests, photocopying, assisting in maintaining the library, and answering telephones.
Awards:
This fellowship provides a stipend of $10,000 plus $1,000 toward the cost of health insurance and 18 hours of tuition credit at The George Washington University.
Eligibility:
Preference will be given to advanced graduate students, particularly to students in the Gender and Social Policy field of the Public Policy & Public Administration PhD program, or the MA in Public Policy with a Concentration in Women’s Studies, whose interests and background relate to IWPR research interests. Current or previous fellows may reapply once.
Students must be enrolled full time (9 credits per semester) during the fellowship year.
Relationship between research and course work:
Students may arrange to use their time at IWPR as a field placement for WSTU 283 Practicum in Women’s Studies, and/or to use their research at IWPR as the basis for an independent research (WSTU 295) or independent study (WSTU 280) paper or a thesis. Such arrangements require faculty approval.
Applications:
Those who wish to apply for this fellowship should complete the Fellowships and Assistantships application form available in pdf form here. Applications should be sent to the "IWPR Fellowship" at the Women's Studies Program office (837 22nd Street NW, Washington, DC, 20052).
Application Deadline:
The deadline for all materials for this fellowship is March 2, 2009.
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Staff Positions
Researcher: Employment Policy
The Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR), a nonprofit think-tank that conducts research and policy analysis to address the needs of women, seeks to hire an Economist or other social scientist for its program on Employment Policy. (See www.iwpr.org for more information about IWPR’s mission and work.)
General description
The Researcher will conduct quantitative analyses to explore women’s status, assess the impact of existing and proposed public policies, and educate policy makers, the public and other audiences. The current primary focus of IWPR’s employment policy program is paid leave and other aspects of job quality, especially those related to work and family balance. The Researcher will also consult on related IWPR projects such as cost/benefit analyses of child-care programs, higher education, and other key and emerging issues that affect women’s economic well-being. Besides conducting research and communicating it to IWPR’s audiences, the Researcher at IWPR also develops programs for future research and assists in securing funds for the Institute’s work. The Researcher also represents IWPR at meetings with other researchers, with local, state, and federal policymakers, and with coalitions working to enact policy change.
The position may be filled at any level (Program Director, Study Director, or Research Associate level) depending on the experience and qualifications of the candidate selected.
The primary responsibilities of this position are to design and conduct quantitative research projects; oversee IWPR’s data analysis across project areas; provide technical assistance to other IWPR staff and to policy actors; cultivate and respond to media inquiries; draft publications ranging from articles to Fact Sheets to Reports; assist with funder relations, including writing grant proposals and funder reports; strengthen IWPR’s connections to policy makers and advocacy organizations concerned with women’s status; supervise interns and other staff, as applicable; and participate in shaping IWPR’s research program.
Key skills and experience
- Ph.D. in Economics, preferred (Sociology, Demography, Public Policy, or a related field will also be considered)
- Excellent quantitative skills required
- Expertise in analyzing large datasets required. Experience with the Current Population Survey or American Community Survey strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of women’s issues and gender analysis required
- Experience with action-oriented research and/or policy development a plus
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Strong program management and staff supervision skills desired.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Strong commitment to IWPR’s mission and values.
Compensation
IWPR offers a competitive salary based on experience and a generous benefits package, including:
- vacation, sick, personal, and family leave;
- generous health, disability, dental, and vision insurance;
- retirement and Flexible Spending Account plans;
- transportation subsidy; and
- a flexible workplace.
To apply: Send a cover letter, CV or resume, short writing sample, and contact information for three references to:
Senior Analyst Search Committee
Institute for Women’s Policy Research
1707 L Street NW, Suite 750
Washington, DC 20036
Or by e-mail: employmentresearcher@iwpr.org.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
The Institute for Women’s Policy Research is an equal opportunity employer.
Data Analyst/Research Associate
The Institute for Women’s Policy Research is seeking a Data Analyst/Research Associate to analyze data from the Current Population Survey (CPS), the American Community Survey (ACS), and other large datasets. The position is available immediately and will remain open until filled.
The Analyst will carry out programming in SAS and/or STATA and statistical analyses for projects related to older women’s retirement security, poverty, paid leave, women’s employment, and a variety of other economic issues, using datasets including the CPS and ACS. The Analyst will also participate in designing studies, writing reports and other materials, and preparing funding proposals.
Skills and Qualifications:
Candidate should have a Master’s degree or the equivalent in statistics, economics, mathematics, or another social science or relevant discipline; documented programming ability in SAS or STATA; a solid background in applying multivariate statistics to analyze social science research questions; experience analyzing large datasets, especially the CPS or the ACS; and excellent writing and interpersonal skills.
To Apply:
To apply for this position, please mail or email a letter, resume or curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references to: dataanalyst@iwpr.org or Data Analyst Search, Institute for Women’s Policy Research, 1707 L Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, D.C. 20036.
Salary:
Salary is commensurate with experience. Benefits include health insurance, matching pension contributions, generous vacation, holidays, paid sick leave and a transportation subsidy.
IWPR is an equal opportunity employer and people of color are especially encouraged to apply.
About the Institute for Women’s Policy Research
IWPR is an independent, non-profit, scientific research organization, with approximately fifteen staff members. Established in 1987, the Institute conducts research on policy issues of critical importance to women and their families, including employment and earnings, work/life issues, poverty and income security, and health. In addition to conducting and disseminating research, IWPR works to build networks among researchers, policy makers, business and labor leaders, and advocates. For more information see www.iwpr.org.
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