Position Description:
Americans for Safe Access (ASA) Research Intern/Fellows are responsible for providing research support for ASA reports, studies, materials, and publications. This includes tracking state and federal legislation, media coverage, cannabis research, and public health reports. Interns will also assist in preparing for ASA’s participation in conferences, media briefings, and other presentations.
Interns will learn how to track and catalogue the implementation of state and federal legislation and regulations, utilize and gather data for advocacy campaigns, and will learn about ASA’s priority state and federal issues.
Internships/fellowships are unpaid positions that can be used for course credit, if applicable. ASA gives interns, fellows, and volunteers priority for staff positions.
Qualifications:
- Familiarity with research tools and software
- Experience with medical cannabis patients a plus
- Passion for ASA’s mission and goals
- Experience with data entry and analysis
- Strong communication skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines independently
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Sense of humor a must
- Flexible schedule, availability to work evenings and weekends as needed
Requirements:
- Minimum 10 hours per week for eight weeks (greater availability facilitates more substantive internship opportunities).
- Access to a computer and the ability to make voice calls
Location:
Internships are remote
To Apply:
Please e-mail a cover letter, resume, and short writing sample to ASA at info@safeaccessnow.org. Please include “Research Internship” in the subject line. PLEASE DO NOT CALL.
Application Deadline:
Internships/fellowship positions are filled on a rolling basis throughout the year.
At Americans for Safe Access (ASA), we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to achieving our mission of ensuring safe and legal access to medical cannabis for all patients. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the communities we serve. ASA values different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences and actively seeks to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all.
We encourage applications from individuals of all races, ethnicities, national origins, genders, gender identities, sexual orientations, religions, abilities, and socioeconomic backgrounds. ASA does not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunity in all aspects of our work and promoting equity in medical cannabis advocacy and access.
Research familiarity, data entry and analysis experience, Microsoft Office proficiency, strong communication and attention to detail, independent project management, and availability for 10 hours weekly.
Key Responsibilities
- tracking legislation
- analyzing data
- supporting conferences
Skills & Tools
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint
Job Details
- Category: Research and Development (R&D)
- Seniority: No Prior Experience Required
- Commitment: Internship, Volunteer
- Workplace: Remote — North America
- Languages: English
About Americans for Safe Access
An advocacy organization promoting safe and legal access to medical cannabis. — Industry: Non-Profit Organizations and NGOs