CIC: Programs Research Assistant - Federal Work-Study (Student Wage) Hybrid Position
University of Virginia
Summary
CIC is looking for a student to join its team for a project-based internship as a Programs Research Assistant. In this particular position, the intern will contribute directly to the Programs Department by helping build a research and recruitment pipeline behind the Culpeper Orange Entrepreneur Workshop (COW) while also supporting the Entrepreneurial Impact Manager who serves those communities.
Job description
The intern will gain hands-on experience through data collection and organization; researching existing business resources, entrepreneur networks, institutions, community demographics, and more; connecting with entrepreneurs and community partners; assisting with program recruitment; and organizing business leads.
Professional Development
The Programs Research Assistant will experience the organic process of entrepreneurship not only through their assigned project and research, but also through the stories and daily realities of CIC clients as they launch and grow their businesses. Students will learn the art of community outreach while also gaining a foundational understanding of business through hands-on work and research. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to explore other areas of CIC and broaden their understanding of how nonprofits and CDFIs work and support communities.
Qualifications
- Interest in small business and entrepreneurship
- Interest in helping individuals from low-income backgrounds
- Interest in learning more about community outreach
- Strong research and data collection skills
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Comfortable reaching out to entrepreneurs and partners via phone and email
- Strong technology skills (G Suite in particular)
- Curiosity/interest in learning
- Interest in working with others and in teams
Schedule
The Programs Research Assistant will collaborate with the COW Entrepreneurial Impact Manager on a schedule that fulfills a 10hrs/week commitment. We request that the student work in the office at least 1 day per week.
Requirements
- Current undergraduate student at the University of Virginia
- Eligible for federal work-study funding
- Interest in small business and entrepreneurship
- Interest in helping individuals from low-income backgrounds
- Interest in learning more about community outreach
- Strong research and data collection skills
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Comfortable reaching out to entrepreneurs and partners via phone and email
- Strong technology skills (G Suite in particular)
- Curiosity/interest in learning
- Interest in working with others and in teams
Benefits
- Hybrid work
- 10 hours/week
- At least 1 office day/week
Company overview
The University of Virginia (UVA) is a prestigious public research university founded in 1819 by Thomas Jefferson. As a leading academic institution, UVA operates a comprehensive health system and medical center that serves as a major healthcare provider for central Virginia. The university's academic medical center includes the UVA Health System, which encompasses a 700-bed hospital, outpatient clinics, and specialized care facilities. UVA is renowned for its medical research programs, particularly in areas such as cancer research, neuroscience, cardiovascular medicine, and infectious diseases. The School of Medicine consistently ranks among the top medical schools in the United States and conducts groundbreaking biomedical research through its various institutes and centers. UVA's research enterprise spans basic science, translational research, and clinical trials, with significant contributions to medical advancements and healthcare innovation. The university's academic programs in health sciences include medicine, nursing, and public health, training the next generation of healthcare professionals while advancing medical knowledge through cutting-edge research initiatives.