americaninstitutesforresearch

Education Communications Research Associate Intern (Summer 2026) Master's Students

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At a Glance

Location
US-Remote | US-Washington DC | US-VA-Arlington | US-NC-Chapel Hill | US-IL-Chicago | US-MD-Rockville | US-CA-Sacramento | US-MA-Waltham | US-TX-Austin
Work Regime
remote
Posted
2026-03-16T19:11:28-04:00

Key Requirements

Required Skills

ExcelMicrosoft OfficePowerPoint

Domain Knowledge

  • Education

Requirements

Education, Knowledge, and Experience

Must be a current student pursuing a Master’s degree in such fields as Education Policy, Public Policy, or Communications.

Understanding of communications techniques.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Excellent organizational and project management skills.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities for the position include:

Assist in conducting literature reviews to support research projects and proposals.

Participate in the dissemination of research and evaluations.

Support a variety of communications strategies to reach specific audiences – including policymakers, practitioners, and other beneficiaries.

Support the development of reports, presentations, and other project deliverables.

Collaborate with team members to ensure timely completion of project tasks.

About the Company

Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, the American Institutes for Research (AIR) is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance to address some of the most pressing challenges in the United States and globally. We generate evidence and apply data-driven solutions that expand opportunities and improve lives for all.