Internships

Internships at the world-renowned Gesell Institute, named after Dr. Arnold Gesell and founded in 1950 following his retirement from Yale University, provide unique opportunities for serious students who wish to take part in ongoing applied research and outreach activities, and to impact children and families both locally and worldwide. Interns are given the opportunity to participate in and/or create innovative projects in the fields of child growth and development, and early care and education.

Gesell internships can easily be individualized, allowing students to match their specific skills to the project, while developing their particular areas of interest. We are currently seeking motivated individuals to serve as Interns and Volunteers in the below listed capacities for Fall 2012.

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Web Design/Information Technology
Opportunity to get published

Web Design/Information Technology

The IT intern assists Institute staff with a variety of information systems issues, including web design and maintenance, and interactive web based programs. Projects in this area may include the following:

Update technical aspects of website
Troubleshoot and provide computer support to office and field staff as needed
Research new software, hardware, and other IT needs

Qualifications:
Undergraduate/graduate course work or experience in the fields of computer science, web design, management and information systems, or a related field is desirable. Knowledge of MS Office applications is required. Skills and abilities necessary include meticulous attention to detail and scrupulous organizational skills; persistence, thoroughness, and a strong work ethic; and excellent communication skills. The ability to work independently under minimum supervision is essential.

Additional Information:
Interns will receive necessary on-site training. The work environment is passionate, committed to serving children, hard working, and enthusiastic. A minimum time commitment of 8 hours a week during regular office hours is required. The internship is unpaid.

For more information or to apply:
Please send current resume and cover letter to Gitta Selva, Director of Programs and Editorial Services, gitta@gesellinstitute.org or call 203-777-3481 ext. 730. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Opportunity to get published

Gesell Institute is getting ready to publish the findings of a national study focused on the Gesell Developmental Observation (GDO). The GDO study has resulted in the collection of 1,300+ assessments of children ages 2 1/2 to 6 around the United States in order to gather baseline and exploratory data on the developmental behaviors and knowledge of young children. The Institute seeks assistance with literature searches, and writing academic articles for publication. Projects include the following:

Conduct guided literature reviews
Assist with writing academic articles for publication
Run analyses of GDO Pilot data using SPSS

Qualifications:
Undergraduate/graduate course work or experience with research methods and/or data management is preferred. Additional course work or experience in the fields of education, psychology, or sociology is desirable. Knowledge of MS Office applications is required. Skills and abilities necessary include meticulous attention to detail and scrupulous organizational skills; persistence, thoroughness, and a strong work ethic; and excellent writing and communication skills. Experience with statistical software (SPSS) is desirable. The ability to work independently under minimum supervision is essential.

Additional Information:
Interns will receive necessary on-site training. The work environment is passionate, committed to serving children, hard working, and enthusiastic. A minimum time commitment of 8 hours a week during regular office hours is required. The internship is unpaid.

For more information or to apply:
Please send current resume and cover letter to Gitta Selva, Director of Programs and Editorial Services, gitta@gesellinstitute.org or call 203-777-3481 ext. 730. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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Updated June 13, 2012

Updated July 31, 2012