What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Intern position at CFS?
Overview
The Data Intern will work closely with the Data Analyst to support a variety of data-related projects and daily operations. This role is ideal for a college student seeking hands-on experience in data analytics, business intelligence, and organizational reporting.
Intern Activities:
- Assist with data gathering, cleaning, and transformation for reporting and dashboard development.
- Support the creation and maintenance of dashboards, logic models, and scorecards.
- Help document data flows, relationships, and processes (e.g., ER diagrams, data dictionaries).
- Participate in data validation and quality assurance activities.
- Aid in preparing reports for program evaluation, strategic planning, and committee participation.
- Contribute to the organization and review of program data needs across multiple systems (e.g., EHRs, BI platforms, Odoo, FAMs).
- Support the implementation of artificial intelligence initiatives and learning groups as directed.
- Assist with documentation and communication of data findings for various audiences.
- Attend relevant meetings and work groups as needed.
Minimum Requirements
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
- Must be enrolled in an internship program and receiving school credit for internship hours
- Foundational knowledge of data modeling, data gathering, and data cleansing.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and basic SQL.
- Familiarity with dashboarding tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Sisense).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- Interest in data analytics and its impact on organizational outcomes.
Internship Details
- Supervision and mentorship provided by the Data Analyst will occur on a bi-weekly basis. Supervision meetings will be scheduled to provide guidance, review progress, answer questions, and support professional development. Additional check-ins or support sessions can be arranged as needed to ensure the intern’s learning goals are met.
- Opportunity to participate in team meetings, training, and collaborative projects.
- C FS offers a wide variety of programs. As the Data Intern, you will have the opportunity to learn more about how non-profit agencies support communities and make a positive impact.
- Flexible schedule to accommodate academic commitments.
- Onsite or remote options may be available.
Students should be local to the WNY area.
This is an unpaid internship.