Job Description
Westat's 11week summer internship will be based at our Bethesda, Maryland office, with onsite participation required up to three days per week. Our interns can expect to work 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday.
The program will begin on Monday, June 1, 2026, and end by August 14, 2026. During the summer internship program, you will be assigned a project deliverable and will present about your experience during the final week of the program. You will also attend educational programs and networking events. We are looking for students who possess an interest in education data research and analysis. We invite candidates to apply who are excited to learn more about what it's like to work at Westat.
This is a U.S. based position; pay rate for this role is $25/hr.
We are looking for students who possess an interest in education policy. If you have an interest and/or experience in the area of school improvement, we encourage you to apply. You will be introduced to our systems thinking processes, how we use data to drive decision making, and ways in which we bring in community voice within our initiatives. We invite candidates to apply who are excited to learn more about what it is like to work at Westat. You will collaborate with mentors from our project teams who will support your learning across various portfolio areas in education. This is a terrific opportunity to understand how to support clients at the federal, state, and local levels.
Successful candidates will bring varied experiences and perspectives (whether from school, life, or past jobs). We value curiosity and innovation and hope you are interested in joining us. We are also looking for a team member who can work independently and collaboratively as part of a cross-functional team; meet deadlines and proactively update teams on progress through project management software, regular project status meetings, and email.
Job Responsibilities:
- Support activities to understand constituent needs and identify evidence-based practices to implement solutions to meet the needs.
- Support the development of data collection instruments, survey administration, interviews and focus groups, data synthesis and analysis, drafting reports, literature reviews, data visualization, and other tasks as required.
- Produce presentations and supporting materials for a variety of audiences.
- Support the communication and performance management teams with project information needed to share our project stories of impact.
Basic Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in a master's degree program.
- Proficiency with project management software (for example: Smartsheet, Trello or other similar platforms)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, Excel)
- Background, experience, or relevant coursework with education, policy and/or technical assistance.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience supporting initiatives related to school improvement.
- Strong interest in topics such as K-12 education and school improvement.
Any offer of employment may be contingent upon receipt of acceptable results from a post-offer background screening, if required for the specific position, which may include, for example, identity verification, employment history, motor vehicle driving record history, and criminal or sexual offender records history. Any background screening results will be evaluated through an individualized assessment based on the individual's specific record and the duties and requirements of the position.
This opportunity will be posted for a minimum of 5 days and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.
Westat is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable law. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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Westat
Jan 09, 2026