Research Intern Fall 2025 (Unpaid)

OUR MISSION Family Reach is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to removing the financial barriers standing between cancer patients and their treatment — such as loss of income, increased out-of-pocket expenses, and socioeconomic factors. When faced with these financial barriers, families have to make impossible decisions like choosing between paying for treatment or basic essentials like housing, food, and transportation. No family should have to choose between their health and their home — and we won’t stop until that’s the reality.INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW From the moment of diagnosis, race, ethnicity, income level, zip code, and language create financial and clinical barriers to cancer care. These factors should not define a patient’s chance of survival, but they do.The Programs and Health Equity team at Family Reach is committed to expanding their knowledge on the effect of basic health-related social needs (HRSNs) - such as food, housing, transportation, and utilities - on patient-reported outcomes (PROs) and treatment adherence among cancer patients.We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Research Intern to support data collection and analysis for an ongoing research project evaluating our Financial Resource Center (FRC) interventions and their impact on patient reported outcomes. The research involves both survey data collection and focus group sessions with patients who have received our services.The Research Intern will report to Family Reach’s Director of Research. The intern will work 10-20 hours per week from September 2025 to mid-December 2025, with an opportunity to continue through the Spring 2026 semester based on mutual interest and project needs. We are flexible and can accommodate academic calendars. The intern should be available for at least a few hours between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm EST, and we will work with the intern to determine a weekly schedule.This is an unpaid position; however, we are happy to explore options for accommodating school credit requirements.Key ResponsibilitiesAssist with survey and focus group data collection, accurate data entry, and organization of research recordsManage focus group scheduling and logistics, create Google Forms for participant sign-ups, and handle consent form administrationConduct transcription quality control and review of focus group recordingsPerform qualitative coding of focus group findings after trainingCollaborate with team members to discuss insights and implications of the research findings.Provide general research project assistance and maintain organized documentation as assignedQualificationsCurrently enrolled in or recently graduated from a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Public Health, Social Sciences, Social Work, Health Policy, or a related fieldStrong research skills, including experience with qualitative and/or quantitative research methods, data collection techniques, and academic research projectsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsFamiliarity with Google Suite (Forms, Sheets, Docs) and basic data management software (Qualtrics or similar, SPSS)Excellent analytical and critical thinking skillsAbility to work independently and as part of a teamAbility to manage time effectivelyStrong organizational skills and attention to detailPassion for understanding health-related social needs and improving health equityAccess to computer with video-conferencing capabilityFAMILY REACH VALUES Family Reach is inclusive of all racial, ethnic, and cultural minorities; LGBTQIA+ individuals, individuals with disabilities, individuals that are neurodivergent, and individuals from all educational backgrounds. We encourage multiple perspectives and experiences, support a multicultural environment, and are dedicated to building our leadership and staff to reflect these values and the diverse communities we serve.#J-18808-Ljbffr