Southpaw Insights Seeks Research Intern for Summer, 2023
Overview: This person is the helping hand who is a jack of all trades and supports research managers wherever help is needed so projects move forward smoothly, accurately, and on time. It is possible for this position to turn into a full-time Research Associate role, therefore, this internship is perfect for someone building a career in research and excited to invest in their qualitative and quantitative skills.
Responsibilities:
● Contribute to the development of research instruments, including brainstorming, question writing, proofreading, and quality control
● Contribute to the development of research reports and presentations, including brainstorming, charting data, writing, proofreading, and quality control
● Maintaining and helping to evolve our processes and systems
● Perform other duties as necessary to support a small team
Qualifications:
● Excellent analysis, presentation, and written/oral communication skills
● Extreme organization, attention to detail, and ability to multitask
● Experience with qualitative and quantitative methodologies
Pay/Benefits:
● Non-exempt hourly employee ($20-$25/hour depending on experience); 40-hour/week full-time schedule
● Works remotely; commits to being in regular touch with the team during normal business hours (9:00 AM EST- 6:00 PM EST)
● Low bureaucracy, fast-paced but calm, respectful, trusting, and loving atmosphere
About Southpaw:
We do qualitative and quantitative primary research, including surveys, focus groups, and online communities, to help our clients understand what people think, feel, and do.
We are a small but mighty, woman-led empire of researchers doing great work for clients who trust and rely on our expertise to guide and advise them to make smart decisions.
Who we’re looking for:
As a small remote team, we all roll up our sleeves and get involved in every stage of the research process, from business development to instrument design and fieldwork to reporting and presenting results. Our ideal intern is a hard-working, high-energy team player who wants to dive in and learn about all aspects of research. You may be drafting a survey one day, taking notes in a focus group the next, and attending a client meeting or presentation later in the week. We all work remotely but are in regular contact via all kinds of technology.
Contact: Please send resume and cover letter to info@southpawinsights.com by February 15, 2023. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis – we encourage you to apply early.
