Job Description
Spring 2026 Recruitment Information
This application is now closed
There is one application for all roles and there are multiple openings for each role. There will be two rounds of interviews, and all candidates will be notified of hiring decisions no later than Wednesday, December 10, 2025.
If you have any questions, please reach out to our Student Engagement Manager, Shanelle Roberson, at shanelle.roberson@georgetown.edu.
About the Student Analyst Program
Student Analysts at the Beeck Center are motivated self-starters looking to drive social change. They are passionate, responsible, and intellectually curious. As a Student Analyst, you will be expected to contribute to team efforts, requiring flexibility and a strong work ethic.
Each position is designed to support action-oriented activities across our project and operation teams. We care deeply about our Student Analysts’ academic, professional, and personal development. Our program centers on experiential learning through project-based work, and Student Analysts are encouraged to further career development through networking opportunities.
The program starts Monday, January 12th, and ends Friday April 24th, 2026.
Eligibility
You must be a currently enrolled Georgetown University student, based in Washington, D.C. through the end of the Spring 2026 semester. Applicants from all schools and academic programs are welcome. These positions are paid (details below), and students who are work-study eligible are encouraged to apply.
Basic Qualifications
- Highly motivated and accountable, with strong teamwork and collaboration
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong writing and editing skills
- Ability to balance competing priorities and communicate changes in capacity and availability in a timely manner
- Discretion, maturity, and confidential management of all information acquired
- Creative and agile thinking in unstructured contexts
- A growth mind-set and openness to learning
Hours and Compensation
Student Analysts should expect to work up to 20 hours/week. Wages for hourly student employees are $17.50/hour for undergraduates and $22.50/hour for graduates.
Location
While the Beeck Center operates in a hybrid capacity with a partially distributed team, we believe in the value of in-person engagement to help students build a strong cohort experience. Student Analysts must be based in Washington, D.C. for the duration of the program. Although much of the work is conducted remotely, there will be several cohort-based activities held at both the Main Georgetown Campus and the Capitol Campus.
Open Roles
Research + Insights
Supports research and synthesis across Beeck’s initiatives, including topics such as digital government, data interoperability, and benefits access. Students in this role apply qualitative and quantitative methods to help answer real-world policy and practice questions.
Example Tasks:
- Conduct desk and landscape research to map current practices and innovations in digital government and social impact.
- Draft memos, briefs, or case studies summarizing findings for internal and external audiences.
- Support data collection and analysis using tools such as Excel, Airtable, and qualitative coding software.
- Synthesize practitioner interviews and literature into clear insights and recommendations.
What We’re Looking For:
- Strong research and writing skills with attention to accuracy and clarity.
- Interest in policy, digital government, or public benefits systems.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work collaboratively in a hybrid environment.
Networks + Convenings
Supports Beeck’s practitioner networks, events, and learning communities. This role is ideal for students interested in facilitation, partnership management, and communications strategy.
Example Tasks:
- Help plan and coordinate virtual and in-person events.
- Draft communications such as newsletters, member updates, or spotlights.
- Track engagement metrics and help document key themes and insights.
- Conduct interviews or surveys to capture network member perspectives.
What We’re Looking For:
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Strong organization and attention to detail.
- Interest in community building, stakeholder engagement, and government innovation.
Training + Technical Assistance
Focuses on helping government teams and partners build capacity through workshops, toolkits, and learning cohorts. Students in this role translate research into practical guidance and test learning materials with practitioners.
Example Tasks:
- Research best practices in service design, data management, or public sector innovation.
- Assist in designing or testing training materials, templates, or guides.
- Support learning cohorts or workshops through planning and coordination.
- Collect and analyze feedback to inform future iterations.
What We’re Looking For:
- Interest in learning, training, or instructional design.
- Strong writing and editing skills.
- Ability to translate complex ideas into clear, actionable tools.
Communications + Storytelling
Shares Beeck’s work and partner stories through digital media, publications, and events. Students in this role blend writing skills, creativity, and strategy to translate technical work into accessible narratives.
Example Tasks:
- Draft blog posts, social media content, or newsletters.
- Interview practitioners and synthesize insights into stories or spotlights.
- Support copyediting, layout, and publication of reports and resources.
- Contribute to visual content creation (graphics, slides, or short videos).
What We’re Looking For:
- Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
- Interest in digital media, journalism, or public interest communications.
- Experience with Canva, Adobe Suite, or similar tools is a plus.
Operations
Strengthens internal systems, coordination, and knowledge management across Beeck’s programs. Students in this role gain practical experience in strategy, fundraising, logistics, and organizational design.
Example Tasks:
- Support process documentation, data tracking, and reporting.
- Help coordinate meetings, schedules, and internal communications.
- Maintain project databases or knowledge management tools (e.g., Airtable, Asana, Notion).
- Contribute to strategic planning and operational improvement efforts.
What We’re Looking For:
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Comfort working with systems, spreadsheets, and collaboration tools.
- Interest in how mission-driven organizations operate behind the scenes.
About the Beeck Center
The Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation at Georgetown University connects government and the civic technology ecosystem to tackle problems that no one can solve alone. We partner with federal, state, and local government leaders to deliver effective, accessible, secure, and integrated public services using the power of design, data, and emerging technology. As a trusted, nonpartisan organization housed at Georgetown University, we bring together leading practitioners, government teams, nonprofit organizations, and students to co-create practical solutions, conduct research, and provide technical assistance that has the power to drive long-term change. To learn more about how we are working to create people-centered, digitally-enabled government for all, please visit www.beeckcenter.georgetown.edu.
Needs Assistance
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please click here for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at 202-687-4798 or ideaa@georgetown.edu.
Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown’s commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website.
EEO Statement
The Beeck Center for Social Impact and Innovation at Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.