Evaluation and Learning Intern (part-time)

 

 

 

 

 

We are seeking a part-time Evaluation and Learning Intern to join our Evaluation and Learning team as part of our Community Engagement department. This position reports directly to our Director of Evaluation and Learning. 

Please review our Job Description below, before applying.  

All applicants must submit a professional resume, cover letter and completed copy of our employment application, in order to be considered.

Position Summary:

The Intern reports to the Director of Evaluation and Learning and collaborates with other members of the Community Engagement department, data administrators, and other data huddle members. The Intern will support Evaluation and Learning across the organization, focusing on data entry, analysis, and visualization, as well as literature reviews and other evaluation support practices. This part-time, temporary position is projected to last up to three months from date of hire.

 

Specific Responsibilities: 

• Support the CE department in conducting literature reviews and secondary source analysis to answer research questions for SBF’s research agenda.
• Create data visualizations to help disseminate data and findings from SBF’s evaluation endeavors.
• Gathering and using community-level indicators aligned with SBF’s strategic priorities.
• Provide technical, academic, and administrative support on current evaluation projects underway for the organization.
• Participate in staff and departmental meetings as needed.
• Keep Outlook calendar updated as per SBF standard.
• Other duties as assigned.

 

Essential Requirements:

• Work towards Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science, Public Administration, Evaluation, or related degree.
• Interested in receiving feedback and learning on the job: being open to receiving feedback and learning how to implement it and grow while in the position.
• Demonstrated experience with quantitative and qualitative social science research methods, including surveys, data analysis, and focus groups.
• Satisfactory knowledge of data collection software (such as Qualtrics), statistical packages (such as SPSS), and dashboard applications (such as Tableau, or Microsoft Power BI).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel.
• Able to take direction and ask questions to ensure proper understanding of the work and task at hand.
• Self-motivated, guided, and disciplined in managing time to ensure success.
• Ability to conduct independent research.
• College level courses in Social Science, Public Administration, Evaluation, or related degree.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work across departments with other varying work styles and personalities.

 

Work Environment:

• General office environment may be in open office area or shared office space. Intermittent remote working opportunity available.
• Ability to work a schedule that may blend telecommuting with in-office working time.
• Ability to telecommute and provide own router, modem, and internet connection.
• Significant computer work (repetitive movement – typing).

 

The incumbent must be able to perform each requirement of the position as outlined in the Job Description. Essential Requirements are representative and are essential for satisfactory job performance. The Work Environment characteristics are representative of those that may be encountered while on the job. The Foundation will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

This is a part-time temporary, nonexempt role. $16-20 per hour, depending on skills and experience.

All applicants are required to submit an employment application, a resume and cover letter to hr@sbfoundation.org.