Paid Internship at Democratic Polling Firm The Mellman Group in Washington, DC

[Dave Tollaksen]

We are looking for an intern who can commit to a 6 month internship to work on public opinion research for political campaigns, public interest groups, membership organizations and businesses.  

 

Ideal person is interested in public opinion polling with a commitment to Democratic politics and has a statistics background. The primary internship responsibilities include:

 

·              Conducting background research on candidates, opponents, or potential clients

·              Editing memos, PowerPoint presentations and proposals

·              Reading and understanding crosstab banners and topline questionnaires

·              Monitoring polls the first night they are in the field

·              Sorting quotes from focus group transcripts

·              Creating focus group handout summaries

·              Some administrative work when necessary

 

Knowledge of SPSS, statistics, or quantitative analysis would be helpful, but not required.

 

Applicants must be able to work fast, have a commitment to detail and accuracy, handle a high-pressured working environment, and work well in a team atmosphere in a small office. This is a full-time position with a 40 hour work week. Applicants must be available to work between 9am-7pm, and have a flexible schedule to work early mornings, late evenings and weekends. Pay is $12/hr. Casual workplace.

 

Send resume and cover letter to: inter...@mellmangroup.com