Undergraduate Internship (unpaid, for credit) – FALL SEMESTER 2012

Title:                    Research Assistant

Duties:                 The intern’s primary responsibilities will be to assist two research studies – Prince George’s County Community Assessments and the Offender Populations Urine Screening program (OPUS). Specific duties for each are listed below.

Prince George’s County Community Assessments:

• Assist with development of methods and instruments for environmental scans of target communities
• Collect data and information for environmental scans
• Assist with development of interview instrument for key stakeholder interviews
• Conduct key stakeholder interviews
• Assist with development of data tables and charts for community profiles
• Other duties as assigned

OPUS:

• Assist with data entry of urinalysis results
• Assist with production of tables and graphics displaying urinalysis results
• Other duties as assigned 

Qualifications:   This candidate must have advanced organizational skills, as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills. Additionally, he/she should be comfortable making telephone and in-person contacts with community representatives. Preferred skills: Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. Experience using mapping software, such as Google Maps or GIS software a plus! Experience working with community organizations and/or social service/health/criminal justice providers.

Compensation:    This is an unpaid internship open to undergraduate students only and may be used to earn BSOS, HLTH, or CRIM internship credit (3-6 credits).

To Apply:            Please submit a cover letter, resume and writing sample to:  

Erin Artigiani

Deputy Director for Policy

Center for Substance Abuse Research (CESAR)

University of Maryland, College Park

4321 Hartwick Rd, Ste 501

College Park, MD  20740

301-405-9794

301-403-8342 (fax)

eartigia@umd.edu

Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.