Intern, Boston Indicators

EPIP; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in Boston is offering a data analysis internship that involves working closely with the Boston Indicators team on various projects. The position will provide you with hands-on experience in research and data analysis. Interns will participate in workshops on data tools like Excel and R, learn to interpret data, and communicate findings effectively. This role is hybrid, requiring 7-14 hours of work per week over approximately 20 weeks.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Boston Indicators team on research projects.
• Participate in data skill-building sessions.
• Learn to use data analysis tools like Excel and R.

Job description

The intern will work closely with the Boston Indicators team to contribute to projects that explore issues affecting Greater Boston, gaining valuable hands‑on experience in the field of data analysis and research. The intern will participate in data skill building including lessons from Boston Indicators staff on how to find and access data like the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey data, how to use data analysis tools like Excel and R, how to find meaning in data and communicate about it to a broader audience, and an introduction to qualitative and community‑engaged research.

This role will work in a hybrid environment with a mix of in‑office and virtual work for a total of 7‑14 hours per week for approximately 20 weeks.