ASPCA Internship in Applied Animal Welfare Research
Housed within the Department of Strategy & Research, the ASPCA’s Research and Impact Measurement Teams conduct program evaluation and original research to guide organizational strategy and drive progress in the animal welfare field using high-quality science. Click here to learn more about some of the research conducted at the ASPCA.
Internship Program
The Research and Impact Measurement Teams seek dedicated, highly motivated and passionate interns in Applied Animal Welfare Research to develop knowledge and skills in leveraging data to create impact for animals under the direct supervision of staff in the department. Interns will become familiar with the role of research and program evaluation in guiding organizational decision-making and driving action in the animal welfare field. ASPCA research broadly includes topics related to access to veterinary care, animal sheltering and behavior and animal cruelty.
Intern opportunities may include, but shall not be limited to:
- Assisting with program evaluation or research planning and design, literature review, data collection, statistical analysis, and writing manuscripts
- Developing a research project of the intern's own choosing, subject to ASPCA approval
- Learning and practicing project management skills
- Developing field-facing and public-facing research communications plans
- Participating in webinars, conferences and other opportunities for sharing of research findings
- Attending internal meetings, including Strategy & Research Department meetings with collaborating programmatic departments
- Assisting with miscellaneous tasks and projects as needed
Internship Structure
The start/end dates and duration of each internship position are flexible and will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Generally, internship sessions are one semester in length, as follows:
- Fall Semester: Between August 15 and December 31
- Spring Semester: Between January 2 and May 30
- Summer: Between May 15 and August 30
Internships are at the will and sole discretion of the ASPCA, are 10–16 weeks and 10–20 hours per week (negotiable). Interns need to be available at least some hours during M-F workdays to attend meetings.
Eligibility
This remote-based position is open to all candidates based within the United States.
Students currently enrolled in an academic degree or certificate program (Graduate or advanced undergraduate (junior/senior year) level preferred). Individuals not currently enrolled in an educational program may be considered.
Pay
Internship pay is based on candidate location. Pay will not be below any applicable local minimum wage.
Location
This is a fully remote position; interns will work from home. A company laptop will be provided.
Deadline
Applications will be considered on the following approximate schedule:
- Fall Semester: March 1 – until positions filled
- Spring and Summer Semesters: August 1 – until positions filled (applicants must specify which internship session they are applying for)
Language
- English (Required)
Education
- High School Diploma (Required)
To Apply
Applications are accepted on the schedule outlined under Deadlines above.
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