Field Research Intern

Job Description

Field Research Intern - Remote

Interns will research and gather data on the needs of local municipalities.
Responsibilities will include: Gathering data on local municipalities, conducting field research, producing reports.

Paul Daigle is a higher education and nonprofit professional running for U.S. Congress in Pennsylvania’s 11th Congressional District. PA-11 is in South-Central Pennsylvania, and includes all of Lancaster County and southern York County. Paul is a progressive leader driven by a spirit of service. He has served with 28 different non-profit and civic organizations as a volunteer, intern, staff member, executive director, and board member. Paul wants to go to Washington to solve real problems for the people and communities of Lancaster and Southern York Counties. The campaign is a grassroots effort. It will focus on engaging, mobilizing, and listening to people across the entire district.
Interns will get the opportunity to see the inside of a congressional campaign. Interns will take on a project and area of work to make our campaign successful. Ideal candidates share the campaign's values, enjoy being part of a hard-working team, are willing to learn new tasks and skills, take initiative, and want to make a difference. Hours can range from 10-40 hours per week and length of commitment can vary by mutual need. These are unpaid internships. We are happy to work with you to get school credit for your time.

Responsibilities
Gathering data on local municipalities including population, demographics, unemployment, community needs, etc.
Conduct online and field research
Producing reports and information sheets on each municipality
Monitor local news and events for assigned municipalities
Other duties as assigned

Requirements
Public Policy, Public Health, and Sociology/Social Work majors encouraged to apply but other majors welcome
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong research skills
Proficient with G-Suite products
Benefits
Practical community research experience
Opportunity to participate in virtual campaign meetings
Flexible schedule for students

Qualifications

Requirements
Public Policy, Public Health, and Sociology/Social Work majors encouraged to apply but other majors welcome
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong research skills
Proficient with G-Suite products
Benefits
Practical community research experience
Opportunity to participate in virtual campaign meetings
Flexible schedule for students