Internship - Data Analyst

DATA ANALYST INTERNSHIP

WHO WE ARE:

Passion for Life is a non-profit organization that operates with the power of dedicated interns like you. We help under-resourced youth transform their passions into rewarding careers. Our mission is to provide forward-thinking career coaching and immersion opportunities driven by the students’ passions and talents in a fun, structured, and high-energy environment. Passion for Life was created to be a high-energy and engaging process that helps students identify their passions and gain clarity on how to utilize their core strengths and talents to select a career.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Data Analyst Intern plays a critical role in advancing the organization's mission by transforming raw program and operational data into clear, actionable insights. Working collaboratively across program, development, and leadership teams, this position supports data-driven decision-making by designing and maintaining evaluation frameworks, producing compelling reports and dashboards, and ensuring data integrity throughout the organization. The ideal candidate is both analytically rigorous and mission-passionate, with the ability to communicate complex findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.

While this is an unpaid internship position, there are many exciting internal and external rewards to consider.

What you gain

• Gain valuable hands on experience in nonprofit educational sector

• Make a meaningful impact on the lives of underserved communities

• Increase your networking opportunities and collaborate with knowledgeable teams

• Boost your untapped potential and master new skills

• Flexible scheduling and potential for recommendation letters

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Data Analysis & Program Evaluation: Conduct regular impact assessments, needs analyses, and program evaluations using both quantitative and qualitative methodologies to measure effectiveness and inform continuous improvement.

• Data Management & Governance: Oversee data collection, cleaning, storage, and management in compliance with organizational standards, confidentiality policies, and applicable data governance requirements.

• Reporting & Data Visualization: Create user-friendly, visually engaging reports and dashboards for both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including program teams, leadership, and funders.

• Evaluation Framework & Strategy: Design and maintain robust evaluation frameworks that measure program outcomes, align with organizational goals, and inform strategic decision-making.

• Collaboration & Capacity Building: Partner with program, development, and leadership teams to deliver data insights that support program enhancement and assist staff in building data literacy for day-to-day use.