OSMRE Semester Intern - Research Analyst

Position Details

Stewards Individual Placements (Stewards) provides individuals with service and career opportunities to strengthen communities and preserve our natural resources. Participants work with federal agencies, tribal governments, and nonprofits building institutional capacity, developing community relationships, and supporting ecosystem health. Stewards, in partnership with the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE), seeks a Research Analyst to play an important role in assisting OSMRE’s Office for Equal Opportunity (OEO) to collect, analyze, and interpret data to determine primary Limited English Proficiency (LEP) populations located in areas where major coal mining industries are prevalent, in addition to other responsibilities.

This is a 15-week internship, lasting from May 13, 2024-August 26, 2024.

For more information regarding Stewards, please visit our website.

For more information regarding the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, please visit the website here.

The OEO Research Analyst will primarily be working on two projects. The first project will involve conducting research regarding LEP populations in States and Tribes where mining is prevalent. As a part of this project, the research would further narrow concentrations of LEP populations in counties or areas where OSMRE provides oversight of surface coal mining and the work performed is Federally funded by the agency. The second project involves the creation of workforce trend graphics/tables in accordance with sections of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 regarding establishing a model Equal Employment Opportunity program. These graphics will serve as a resource for OEO to provide OSMRE leadership with direction, guidance, and monitoring for progress towards achieving a diverse workplace free of barriers to equal opportunity. They will also be used in conducting ongoing barrier analysis and the annual State of the Agency briefing.

OSMRE’s objective under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (SMCRA) is to ensure that coal mines are operated in a manner that protects citizens and the environment during mining and assures that the land is restored to beneficial use following mining, as well as to mitigate the effects of past mining by aggressively pursuing reclamation of abandoned coal mines. The mission of OSMRE's OEO is to promote equal employment opportunities for all OSMRE employees, performing services including but not limited to: 1) providing prompt, fair, and impartial processing of complaints of discrimination, and 2) maintaining a Public Civil Rights Compliance program for Federally assisted and conducted programs, etc. The OEO Research Analyst Intern will be playing a crucial role in furthering this mission.

Position Responsibilities will include:

• Research States and Tribes to determine counties or locations where major surface mining occurs
• Identify the primary Limited English Proficiency populations in those States and Tribes
• Assist in conducting workforce trend analysis
• Develop graphics for workforce trends to be utilized in briefings and distribution to leadership
• Communicate findings with OEO and leadership
• Conduct presentation on findings and internship at the conclusion of term

 Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to research and analyze data
• Ability to visualize and report data in an understandable format
• Comfort with working independently on tasks
• Skill in using different forms of information processing software to explain results
• General computer skills
• Anyone interested is encouraged to apply!

Benefits:

• Living Allowance: $580/week at 40hrs/week (pre-tax)
• Successful completion of this term will award the AmeriCorps Segal Education Award of $1,824.07.
• More information about the Segal Education Award here.
• Experience with a Federal agency
• Eligibility to place Federal student loans on Forbearance during time in service.
• More information about AmeriCorps loan forbearance here.
• Professional Development including Job Shadowing
• Employee Assistance Program, including 24/7 in-moment support and 3 free sessions with a licensed, professional counselor.
• In-house, regularly hosted, free professional development sessions (resume writing, presentation practice, many others)
• A network of like-minded colleagues and peers
• Direct, on-site mentor
• Health Insurance

How to Apply

In addition to your resume, please submit a statement of interest (no more than 250 words) or one-page cover letter highlighting why you are interested in this position and how your background and experience will help you succeed in this position. Do not include your social security number, date of birth, or physical address on any documents submitted with your application, including your resume.

Stewards Individual Placements does not and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application, interviewing, and/or onboarding process, please send your request to the hiring manager in your preferred method of communication.

Questions?

Please reach out to Addie Gilkerson at agilkerson@conservationlegacy.org

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to research and analyze data
• Ability to visualize and report data in an understandable format
• Comfort with working independently on tasks
• Skill in using different forms of information processing software to explain results
• General computer skills
• Anyone interested is encouraged to apply! Not sure if this is the position for you? Reach out and ask me questions. (contact info above)

Bachelor's Degree required, no industry experience necessary. This is an entry level position.