Summer Intern 2024 - Public and Patient Engagement
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Post Date
4/5/2024
Job Location
Washington
About Us
The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) is an independent nonprofit organization authorized by Congress in 2010. Its mission is to fund research that will provide patients, their caregivers and clinicians with the evidence-based information needed to make better-informed healthcare decisions. PCORI is committed to continually seeking input from a broad range of stakeholders to guide its work.
Position Summary
The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) is offering a Summer Internship to a qualified candidate who will support the Public and Patient Engagement team. This paid internship is a full time, temporary employment opportunity averaging 40 hours per week for a postgraduate student. PCORI does not provide housing for out-of-town residents. All applicants must be eligible to work in the US and located in the US. Interested parties may apply for internships in multiple departments; please include a specific cover letter for each position.
Pay Range and Employment Status
Interns shall be classified as temporary employees who are hired as interim replacements, to temporarily supplement the workforce, or to assist in the completion of a specific project and who are temporarily scheduled to work for a limited duration. Employment beyond any initially stated period does not in any way imply a change in employment status. Temporary workers are not eligible for PCORI benefits.
Current master's level and above students will be paid $20.00 per hour.
The Public and Patient Engagement department is seeking an intern who will have the opportunity to:
Participate in a project that involves qualitative and thematic coding of engagement reporting data across a portfolio of PCORI-funded awardees. Gain exposure to engagement practices within pragmatic clinical research. Build skills in supporting team participation in cross-departmental work by researching or synthesizing topic-specific information, preparing meeting summaries, and facilitating presentations.
Incumbent(s) in this position may be required to perform other duties and special assignments not specifically stated above.
Statements outlined in this section are designated as essential job functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Required Skills
The Public and Patient Engagement team is seeking an intern that will meet the following requirements:
Training or experience in qualitative data analysis Experience synthesizing data/information from various sources and identifying themes Ability to work independently and manage projects Strong written, oral, and communication skills, including presentations Experience, knowledge or interest in community outreach and coalition building and management preferred Proficient in MS Office Proficiency in Atlas TI preferred.
Required Experience
Ideal candidates will be pursuing their postgraduate education in Public Health, Community Health, Health Policy, Public Policy, Epidemiology, or related.
Application Process
Applications for the PCORI Summer Internship Program will be accepted up to 12:00pm EST on Friday, April 12th, 2024. Applicants who are chosen will be phone screened by PCORI People Strategy and Services. Virtual interviews with relevant intern supervisors will take place from April 22nd – April 27th.
Key Dates
Internship Application Submission Deadline – April 12th, 2024
Summer Internship Start Date – June 3rd, 2024
Summer Internship End Date – August 9th, 2024
Application Instructions
PCORI will only consider complete applications that include
A cover letter An up-to-date resume
PCORI conducts background checks on all applicants.
PCORI’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
PCORI is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity both internal and external to the workplace. You can learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion here. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.
Tracking Code
1395-858
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