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Understood is looking for a User Research intern to support research participant recruitment and manage user panels. This internship allows the candidate to gain hands-on experience in research methods while promoting diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities: Assist in recruiting research participants, manage user panels, consolidate research tools, experiment with new features, and categorize fields in Dovetail.

Skills: Strong interest in research methods; major in Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, or related fields; commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications: Undergraduate students majoring in relevant fields such as Behavioral Sciences or Marketing.

Location: Based out of New York, NY with 3 days in-office and half-day remote.

Compensation: $25 - $25 / Hourly

About Understood

Understood is a nonprofit focused on shaping the world for difference. We raise awareness of the challenges and strengths of people who learn and think differently. Our resources help people navigate challenges, gain confidence, and find support and community so they can thrive. 

Having a shared commitment to our values is a key factor in any hire we make. We have five core values: 

1. Continuously learn.
2. Act with intention.
3. Champion difference.
4. Inspire change.
5. Grow together. 

Come be part of an organization with an entrepreneurial spirit that’s helping to shape the world for difference. Together, we can build a world where everyone can reach their full potential. 

To learn more about Understood, please visit: www.understood.org.

Who you are 

This internship is for undergraduates with an interest in Research Methods, majoring in a Human behavior or Research related field. Reporting into our Associate Director, User Research, you will be supporting supporting research participant recruitment; helping manage new engaged user panels; consolidating current tools across research teams and vetting future potential new tools; experimenting with new features (e.g. Channels on Dovetail); and taking care of backlog (e.g. Categorizing fields in Dovetail).

This internship will be based out of our NYC office 3 days per week, and one half day remote. Pay rate: $25/hour.

Ideal candidates will possess the following:

• Major in Psychology; Sociology; Anthropology; Marketing; Communication; Behavioral Sciences; or Economics

Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Understood encourages individuals of all learning styles and ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds, including those whose life experiences may include the challenge of access due to a disability, to apply for this position. We are committed to maximizing the diversity of our organization, as we want to engage all those who can contribute to supporting this work.

Understood is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applications without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, alienage or citizenship status, marital or familial status, domestic partnership status, caregiver status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, change of sex or transgender status, genetic information, medical condition, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, physical or mental disability (where the applicant or employee is qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation), any protected military or veteran status, or status as a victim of domestic or dating violence, sexual assault or offense, stalking, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local law or that of persons with whom that individual associates, or any other legally protected characteristics.

For additional information on learning and thinking differences, including ADD/ADHD, dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, dyspraxia, executive function challenges, nonverbal learning disabilities, processing issues, and more, please visit www.understood.org.

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