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UL Crime Ed Lab Interns and Temporary Staff
About the Department
In cities across the country, people face high rates of gun violence,
under-resourced schools, and social harms associated with the criminal
justice system - all of which disproportionately impact people of color.
These inequalities have profound consequences on public safety and
opportunity. As a society we have failed to address these challenges, in
part, because of our lack of understanding of the most effective and
cost-effective solutions that can have a real impact on people\'s lives.
We believe that rigorous research can help.
The University of Chicago Crime Lab and Education Lab partner with
cities and communities to use data and rigorous research to design,
test, and scale programs and policies that enhance public safety,
improve educational outcomes, and advance justice. Our mission is to
combine world-class data science and research, in partnership with
government agencies, to substantially improve the effectiveness of the
public sector and achieve impact at scale.
For more information about our work, visit the Crime Lab and Education
Lab websites.
Job Information
Job Summary:
The Communications Intern position is a great opportunity to gain
experience in applying a variety of communications skills and expertise
to policy research. This position will work directly with our Public
Affairs Team and members of our individual research teams to complete a
variety of tasks over the course of 10 weeks. This position will be
full-time for approximately 37.5 hours per week.
Responsibilities:
Works with the Public Affairs team to execute dissemination
strategies intended to keep the public informed of the
organization\'s research, accomplishments, and points of view.
Assists with drafting and uploading content for the website, using
templates and guidelines provided.
Assists with drafting internal and external-facing documents,
including presentations, newsletters, and project summaries.
Observes the public affairs planning process via meetings with
project leaders, organizational leaders, and external consultants.
This may include administrative tasks such as notetaking and agenda
creation.
Under the direction of the Public Affairs team, drafts and publishes
social media content on LinkedIn. Tracks metrics and insights.
Conducts background research for presentations and written
materials.
Performs other related work as needed.
Competencies:
Interest in and aptitude for communications and public affairs
skills, specifically related social policy research.
Strong written and verbal skills.
Familiarity with a content management system such as Wordpress.
Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously,
prioritize tasks, and meet tight deadlines, while maintaining
organization and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Positive, flexible, and collaborative team player.
Additional Responsibilities
Education, Experience, or Certifications:
Education:
High school diploma or GED required.
Experience:
Academic coursework or professional experience in social policy,
communications, public policy, political science, or a related field
preferred.
Required Documents:
Resume
Cover letter
When applying, the document(s) MUSTbe uploaded via the My
Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of
the application.
Job Family
Temporary Staff
Scheduled
Weekly Hours
40
Drug Test Required
No
Health Screen Required
No
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No
Pay Frequency
Hourly
Pay Rate Type
Hourly
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Pay Range
\$16.00 - \$22.00
The included pay rate or range represents the University\'s good faith
estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of
posting.
Benefits Eligible
This position is not eligible for benefits.
Posting Statement
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans and does not discriminate on the basis of
race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity,
national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a
disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other
protected classes under the law. For additional information please see
the University\'s Notice of Nondiscrimination.
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