Our Children Oregon advances equitable policy-making and whole-child advocacy statewide to ensure our children and youth have what they need, regardless of their race, their ability, or where they live, to thrive by activating meaningful change for children and families.
The Fellowship Program is designed for graduate students to expand and build upon their policy and research knowledge within child welfare, issues impacting child well-being in Oregon and nationally, the implementation of state policies, and the elevation of data/research. Fellows deepen the work of OCO with a project-based fellowship that aligns with their interests and academic needs. Fellowship durations vary from 6 to 12 months. This is a paid opportunity.
Depending on the intern’s/fellow’s interest and focus area, the intern/fellow will report to the corresponding program manager. The intern/fellow will also have the opportunity to engage with
and learn from all Our Children Oregon team members. The corresponding program manager meets with the intern/fellow to discuss the previous work completed, confirm tasks, and track progress on learning goals as needed. All work can be done virtually, but there are opportunties to meet in-person if time and location allow.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
We work to identify co-designed projects with interns/fellows that might include some or all the following, depending on the intern’s/fellow’s interests, experience, and areas where the intern/fellow wants to grow skills. Some focus areas, essential duties, and responsibilities of
previous interns/fellows include, but are not limited to:
● Research & Data
○ Qualitative and quantitative data collection
○ Issue brief support and/or creation
○ Data analysis & data visualization
● Policy Research
○ Track the implementation of previous concepts
○ Policy analysis
○ Policy brief support and/or creation
Desired Qualifications
● Commitment to equity and cultural responsiveness
● Interest in advancing equitable Oregon policies that improve the lives of children and young people
● Strong written and verbal communication skills
● Comfortable with the use of technology to support remote work; experience with specific tools isn’t required but helpful; tools we use or are exploring include: Zoom, Slack, Asana, Box and Every Action
● Ability and willingness to work independently and collaboratively
● Self-motivated and organized
● Flexible, innovative, energetic, and excited to work as a member of a team
● Discretion in handling sensitive or confidential information
Interested in Applying?
● See what previous interns have to say!
○ https://ourchildrenoregon.org/internships/
● Submit a resume and brief cover letter
○ https://secure.everyaction.com/whY_6lpmwk2ARyRZMcAseA2