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Involvement in these projects may include:

• Assistance in report writing
• Survey development
• Traveling to sites that are implementing various programs
• Data collection and management
• Quantitative and/or qualitative data analysis
• Program evaluation
• Helping programs build capacity
• Conducting literature reviews
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  In addition to specific responsibilities for each project, interns will become working members of a department, participating in day-to-day operations. During the course of the summer, interns will also be exposed to the working of the organization as a whole. Specific project descriptions will be available during the interview and screening process.

Qualifications

• An undergraduate or graduate degree in social policy or related areas, including sociology, psychology, economics, communications, urban development and human development;
• Knowledge of contemporary social issues, urban poverty or education;
• Experience or academic training in program planning, research or evaluation (helpful); and
• Experience working with minority/ low income communities (a plus).

Skills

Excellent writing and verbal skills, analytical and conceptual abilities, and the ability to work well independently are required.

Length of Internship

Internships will begin in June and will run for 8 to 12 weeks.

Salary

Salary for the internship is $500 per week in Philadelphia. Salary is higher in New York City because of relatively higher costs of living.

Application Procedure

Interested candidates should submit: (1) a cover letter summarizing their background, reasons for applying, specific interests and type of work they would like to do while at P/PV; (2) a resume; (3) a list of completed courses; (4) a brief writing sample on a social policy or research topic (not to exceed 10 pages); and (5) contact information for three references.

Candidates should indicate their location preference in their cover letters.

• The Philadelphia office focuses on all P/PV interest areas.
• The New York City office focuses on communications and workforce development.

Applications for both the Philadelphia and New York offices should be sent to:

Internship Coordinator

Public/Private Ventures

2000 Market Street

Suite 600

Philadelphia, PA 19103

The deadline is February 1, 2007.

Late and incomplete applications will not be considered. Screening and interviewing will take place in February and early March. Decisions will be made by late March.

Minority applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

For more information, visit our website at http://www.ppv.org

P/PV is an equal opportunity employer.

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