Title: | Research Intern |
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ID: | 1084 |
Department: | Research |
Research Intern
Service Employees International Union, Local 1
Chicago, IL
SEIU Local 1 has been on the cutting edge of building the power of low-wage workers in service industries and fighting for economic, racial, immigrant and environmental justice. We are seeking Research Interns for the 2019 Spring & Summer terms.
KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
â— Property records & commercial real estate industry research
â— Database and spreadsheet processing
â— Data entry
â— Reading and summarizing lawsuits and government records
â— LexisNexis research
â— Opportunities for programming/script writing, depending on ability level
â— Other duties as assigned
JOB REQUIREMENTS
â— Demonstrated commitment to social and economic justice.
â— Strong computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Excel functions.
â— Programming skills (SQL, Python, etc) and/or mapping skills a plus.
â— Strong communication, writing and quantitative skills.
â— Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet established deadlines.
â— Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work independently.
PAY / HOURS / TERM
â— $15/hour
â— 20 hrs/week, schedule flexible, to be determined in conjunction with Lead Researcher.
â— February-May 2019 (Spring) / June-August 2019 (Summer) – Terms could be combined, depending on candidate qualifications & availability.