Research Intern/Family, Community, and Student Voice - Summer College Undergraduate Intern - 25221

Internship Title

Research Intern – Family, Community, and Student Voice

Division/Office

Family, Community, and Student Empowerment

Address

New York, NY

Office Description

The front office of the Deputy Chancellor for Family, Community and Student Engagement serves as the strategic center of the division, guiding the vision and execution of key initiatives that foster strong relationships among families, communities, and schools. The team—composed of the Deputy Chancellor, Chief of Staff, and Executive Assistant—works closely to ensure the alignment of programs, priorities, and partnerships that center student success and achievement.

Internship Responsibilities

The intern will support the division by conducting research focused on family, community, and student empowerment. This work will involve collecting and analyzing data and qualitative stories from across the division’s programs, with the goal of illustrating how empowerment of these key stakeholders contributes to improved student outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct research on national and local best practices related to family, community, and student empowerment.
• Collect and organize quantitative and qualitative data from existing division initiatives.
• Gather anecdotes and success stories that highlight the impact of empowerment on student achievement.
• Synthesize findings into briefs, reports, or presentation materials for internal use and external communication.
• Support strategic projects led by the division.
• Attend relevant meetings and take notes to inform ongoing research and analysis.
  
  

Qualifications/Special Skills/Area Of Study

• Strong interest in family and community engagement, and student advocacy.
• Experience with qualitative and/or quantitative research methods.
• Strong writing, synthesis, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to centering the voices of families, students, and communities in educational decision-making.
  
  

UNDERGRADUATE OR GRADUATE INTERN?

Undergraduate

IN-PERSON, REMOTE, HYBRID MODEL?

Hybrid

Salary: $17.50/Hour

(Internal candidates who are selected for this position and who currently hold comparable or less senior positions within the DOE will not earn less than their current salary.)

Please include a resume and cover letter with your application.

NOTE: The filling of all positions is subject to budget availability and/or grant funding.

• New York City Residency is NOT Required *
  
  

We encourage all applicants from the New York City tri-state area to apply.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

DOE Non- Discrimination Policy

The Department of Education of the City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's actual or perceived sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or pregnancy. For more information, please refer to the DOE Non-Discrimination Policy.

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