The Bridge Project seeks to give every baby in the US a fair start in life. Launched in June 2021 by The Monarch Foundation, The Bridge Project (TBP) is a 501(c)(3) organization that supports household stability, maternal health, and healthy infant development through the provision of consistent, unrestricted direct cash to low-income mothers and children.

The Bridge Project is currently serving more than 3,000 babies and their mothers across several states, including New York, Wisconsin, Connecticut, West Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Nebraska.     

We are working to address child poverty through dignity, trust, and direct cash support. The Bridge Project has been profiled in The New York Times, CBS, NY1-Spectrum News, Bloomberg, Live with Kelly and Ryan, and MarketWatch, among others. The Bridge Project was additionally one of Fast Company’s World Changing Ideas of 2022.

Internship Overview

The Mixed Methods Intern will be vital to supporting the research team at The Bridge Project. This role will provide hands-on experience in quantitative and qualitative research methods and offer valuable insights into maternal health, child well-being, and poverty alleviation initiatives.

This is an ideal opportunity for current graduate students passionate about mixed-method research and its application to solving real-world challenges.

Key Responsibilities

Interns will undertake the following responsibilities aligned with their skills and academic background:

Main Functions:

• Literature Reviews: Conduct thorough reviews to support study designs and proposals.
• Quantitative Data Management: Organize, clean, and maintain research datasets.  
• Survey Administration: Assist in creating and distributing surveys and other data collection instruments.                                                                                                                       
• Note-Taking and Observation: Assist in qualitative interviews or focus groups as a note-taker and observer; debrief the team post-interview.
• Administrative Tasks: Coordinate meetings, manage client communication.

Supportive Tasks:

• Preliminary Analysis: Support data analysis using statistical and qualitative research software under the guidance of researchers.
• Report Preparation: Support draft summaries, charts, and visualizations for presentations and publications.

Compensation and Commitment

• Hourly Rate: $18–$20 per hour.
• Employment Type: Part-time contractor.
• Schedule: Hybrid with 1 day in office in New York City.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for candidates who are:

• Detail-oriented and organized, with strong time-management skills.
• Proficient in Qualtrics.
• Proficient in statistical and qualitative research software (e.g., Stata, R, or equivalent).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Committed to ethical research practices and maintaining confidentiality.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit the following to ------------:

• A resume or CV.
• A brief cover letter outlining your interest in this role and its alignment with your academic or career goals.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. For inquiries, please email the above address. 

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Bridge Project is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.