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Research Intern - Summer 2025

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Summer 2025 Research Intern 

SAVE (Safeguarding American Values for Everyone) is an umbrella organization consisting of SAVE Foundation (C3), SAVE Inc (C4), and SAVE Action PAC. SAVE is South Florida's leading organization dedicated to protecting people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender against discrimination. Since 1993, SAVE has advocated for equal rights for persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities since 1993. We accomplish this through grassroots action. In 2014, SAVE updated Miami-Dade's Human Rights Ordinance to include gender identity and gender expression. In 2015, SAVE launched its prejudice reduction program to reduce transphobia through face-to-face conversations. In 2022, SAVE Action PAC will engage in campaigns to defeat conservative and religious-based attacks on LGBTQ+ people. SAVE's field efforts ensure equality is won by doing public education, legislative advocacy, and electing pro-equality candidates at the local level that will be critical in advancing equality for LGBTQ+ people. Our work will include deep canvassing to combat opposition to low-income housing development, countering misinformation and voter suppression campaigns designed to undermine our democracy, and electing pro-equality candidates up and down the ballot in critical elections.


 

Research Intern Job Description:

The Research Intern will support SAVE’s Advocacy & Outreach team by conducting applied research to guide policy recommendations and advocacy strategies. Responsibilities include compiling literature reviews, analyzing the Municipal Equality Index (MEI) across 65 municipalities in Miami-Dade and Broward counties, and identifying areas for targeted advocacy. Interns will also monitor relevant legislation, contribute to public-facing materials (e.g., summaries, press releases), support the development of data-driven outreach campaigns, and assist with internal database management. Graduate students in fields such as public policy, law, social sciences, or LGBTQ+ studies are encouraged to apply. This position offers an opportunity to shape local government policy while gaining hands-on experience in research-driven social justice work.


 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct literature reviews to identify best practices, case studies, and data supporting LGBTQ+ policies and related issues.
  • Compile research to inform policy recommendations for local governments and municipalities.
  • Conduct deep canvassing to build relationships with community members, educate them on key issues, and encourage their involvement in grassroots campaigns.
  • Provide research summaries and briefs to support SAVE’s public education and legislative advocacy efforts.
  • Monitor relevant legislation and policy proposals at the local, state, and national levels to identify key areas for advocacy.
  • Help develop the “Story Booth” project inspired by SAVE’s LGBT History Month event, creating opportunities to preserve and share community stories as part of the SAVE History Project.
  • Assist in analyzing the Municipal Equality Index (MEI) for 65 municipalities in Miami-Dade and Broward counties. Identify cities where advocacy efforts should be focused.


 

Qualifications:

  • Pursuing a master's or doctoral degree in political science, psychology, sociology, or a related discipline or recent graduate(s)
  • Strong research and writing skills, particularly in conducting literature reviews and synthesizing complex information.
  • Academic conference and/or publication experience is preferred. 
  • An understanding of policy development processes, preferably with a focus on social justice or LGBTQ+ issues.
  • Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
  • Detail-oriented, with excellent organizational skills.
  • Familiarity with relevant software for research (e.g., Google Scholar, academic databases) and experience with report writing.
  • Reliable access to a laptop and internet.
  • Willingness to attend occasional weekend and weeknight events.


 

Location: Hybrid

Compensation: $25/hour for 20 hours/week

Internship Period: June 9, 2025 - August 22, 2024 (11 weeks)
Onboarding will be conducted on Monday, June 9, 2025 10am - 2pm. 

How to Apply: Please submit a CV/resume, cover letter, and a writing sample using this link by May 11, 2025: https://form.jotform.com/250857544036157 



 

Please ensure your CV/resume includes the following:

  • Oral or poster presentation(s)  at academic conference(s)
  • Received internal/external grant for research project(s)
  • Any academic publications, including a honor’s thesis

 

A writing sample can be, but not limited to:

  • A published or unpublished academic article
  • A literature review for a graduate-level class
  • A grant proposal including a project summary/justification
  • A master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation proposal



 

If you have any questions please reach out to hana@save.lgbt.


 

Application Timeline: 

  • Applications are due May 11, 2025.
  • We'll begin reviewing applications the week of May 12, 2025.
  • Selected applicants will be invited to virtual interviews during the weeks of May 19 and 26, 2025.
  • Final decisions will be announced by May 30, 2025.
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