WHO WE ARE: At Fors Marsh, we take on issues that matter. We are a team of researchers, advisors, and communicators working together to shape the systems that shape our lives. We look at human behavior from all angles to design targeted solutions that influence decision-making and move people to action. We are committed to the problem, not just the project, and we are intentional about taking on work and forming partnerships that balance purpose, people, planet, and profit. We are a certified B Corporation, a Just employer, and a 2019-2024 Top Workplace. We hold ourselves accountable to the values that have always defined us. And those values drive us to be the best possible versions of ourselves-for each other, our communities, our clients, and the world.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR: Fors Marsh's Human Capital and Business Advisory Services (HCBAS) practice is seeking a highly organized, experienced, intelligent, and motivated Research Intern to join our Organizational Research and Consulting (ORC) Division. This job is best suited for those who have completed or are currently in progress of completing an advanced degree program with a background in industrial-organizational psychology, social psychology, organizational behavior, business or related discipline to contribute to research and consulting projects across a variety of government contracts. You will contribute to the execution, interpretation, and reporting of research and consulting studies employing a variety of quantitative and qualitative methodologies. The ideal candidate continuously strives to learn and develop and enjoys working in a highly collaborative environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Note-taking for interviews, focus groups, or meetings.
• Contributing to literature reviews.
• Assisting with qualitative data analysis.
• Assisting with quantitative data analysis.
• Assisting in preparing research reports, briefs, presentation decks, and other external communications.
• Updating administrative or project-related documents (e.g., participant trackers, task schedules).

Qualifications:

• Completed or currently in progress of completing an advanced degree program (e.g., MA, MS, PhD) in social/behavioral science, business and administration, or other related technical or liberal arts field.
• Interest in applied research, with an ability to think creatively to solve tangible organizational behavior problems through research.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Highly self-motivated.
• Desire and ability to be a team player.
• Basic understanding of qualitative and quantitative research methods.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Experience in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and consent to a full background check due to our federal contract requirements.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in using statistical software packages (e.g., SPSS, Stata).
• Experience in writing research reports for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience in writing research proposals or grant writing.

We Offer:

Our benefits typically meet or exceed our competitors' packages. Ways we are unique?

• Ability to make an impact on people's lives, both internal and external to the organization.
• Top-tier health, dental, vision, and long and short-term disability coverage all covered at 100% for employee coverage.
• Remote work.
• Our company culture, which values balance and allows each employee to take leave as they require it to balance the responsibilities of both their work and home lives without worrying about depleting their available leave hours.
• We provide a floating holiday bank so you can celebrate the days you value.
• Generous matching retirement contributions and no vesting period starting the third month of employment.
• Dedicated training and development budgets to expand your expertise and grow your skillset.
• You can volunteer your way with paid time off.
• You can participate in Fors Marsh staff-led affinity groups.
• Our employees receive product and service discounts through the certified B Corp network.

Compensation:

• Working towards Master's degree: $25-$29/hour.
• Master's degree: $30/hour.
• Working towards PhD: $30-$35/hour.

Internship length: 3 months.

Hourly commitment: 30 hours/week.

Location: Remote, United States Residents only.

EOE: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.