Website: http://www.ibisreproductivehealth.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IbisReproductiveHealthTwitter: https://twitter.com/IbisRHMission: Ibis Reproductive Health is a non-governmental research organization that drives change through bold, rigorous research and principled partnerships that advance sexual and reproductive autonomy, choices, and health worldwide. We believe that research can catalyze change when the entire research process is viewed as an opportunity to shift power, is undertaken in partnership with the communities most affected, and includes focus on how data can be most effectively used to make change. We focus on increasing access to quality abortion care, transforming access to abortion and contraception through technology and service innovations, and expanding comprehensive sexual and reproductive health information and services. Our staff is located in Cambridge, MA (headquarters); Johannesburg, South Africa; and Oakland, CA.Category: Reproductive Rights/JusticeInternship description: Interns at Ibis Reproductive Health contribute to ongoing domestic or global sexual and reproductive health research projects. Tasks may include quantitative or qualitative data collection, entry, and cleaning, developing project protocols, literature reviews, and overall project support, as well as assistance with administrative, development, and communications activities. The person in this role may also be asked to attend and report on calls, meetings, and webinars with Ibis staff and collaborators.Internship skills needed: We seek an individual with a strong commitment to women's health and rights as well as a demonstrated interest in quantitative and/or qualitative research to further the movement. The intern should be willing to provide support to Ibis staff with research projects and administrative tasks. Familiarity with research methods may be helpful. Flexibility and ability to meet deadlines and critical thinking are essential. Applicants should be comfortable working on multiple projects simultaneously and interacting with a variety of people. Basic word processing skills, familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and ability to do literature searches on the internet required. Skill and experience using statistical software or qualitative software a plus. Languages required: English (Spanish language skills a plus but not required)Location: Boston, MAHow to find us: Our headquarters are located in Cambridge, MA, just across the river from Boston. The Cambridge office is easily accessible to bus and train transit at Porter Square.Work hours: 9-5, with some flexibilityDress code: The office environment is casual, yet professional.Office building accessibility: AccessibleHow many people work at the organization: 37 people work across three offices.Are there other interns at the organization during the summer: Yes, we typically have 1-2 other interns during the summer.Internship dates: Flexible Internship final reports: 2020Minerva Garcia 2019Emily Monschauer 2017Adiba Khan adiba_RRASCFinalReport.pdf 2016Stephnie Igharosa Stephnie Igharosa - Final Report.pdf 2015Anny Rodriguez AnnyRodriguezFE.docx 2011Meredith Nicholson Merri_Nicholson_Final_Report.pdf 2008Amanda Molina Amanda_Molina_Final_Report.pdf
