Internship, Content Analysis – Religion and World Affairs, Fall 2019
Pew Research Center’s Religion department seeks to promote a deeper understanding of issues at the intersection of religion and public affairs. We are looking for five recent grads or current students to join us for a 12-week long paid internship from September 16, 2019 to December 13, 2019. Due to the nature of the work, you will need to commit to 37.5 hours per week for the entire period, during regular business hours.
You will work as a Coder and research information on government restrictions on religion as well as religious hostilities and violence, and assist the Pew Research Center in updating a dataset measuring these phenomena around the world. Coders will work from major international reports such as the U.S. State Department’s annual International Religious Freedom reports.
Primary Responsibilities
Working under direction, Coders will have the following duties:
Coding & Data Entry
· Apply Pew Research Center’s Codebook to code information from 18 primary sources following the Pew Research Center's methodology.
· Enter codes into a database as countries are coded.
· Compare current coding with partner and with previous coding to spot discrepancies, and reconcile differences appropriately in consultation with researchers.
Education/Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
· Recently graduated or currently in undergraduate studies with an interest in religion, world affairs, and/or other topics relevant to the study of government restrictions on religion and social religious hostilities.
· Previous coding experience, qualitative research experience or work in similar research projects is an advantage, but not required.
· Basic familiarity with Excel is required.
· Detail oriented with exacting standards to maintain accuracy and impartiality in all work products.
· Ability to work well in a team setting.
· Ability to take instructions and follow through well.
· Ability to work well under deadlines.
· Ability to conduct repetitive work without mistake.
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Number of openings: 5
Location: Pew Research Center (1615 L St., NW, Suite 800).
Application Procedure
Pew Research Center will accept applications on a rolling basis, beginning on the first day the job position is posted. Complete applications include the following:
- A cover letter highlighting your skills and stating why you are a good fit for the Center
- A resume
Pew Research Center is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Pew considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, ethnicity, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, military/veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.