About the role#
The Data Intern works alongside the Data Analyst to support organizational reporting, business intelligence projects, and daily data operations. This position offers hands-on experience in how non-profit agencies utilize data to support community programs and strategic planning. Supervision and mentorship are provided on a bi-weekly basis to support professional development and learning goals.
What you'll do#
- Assist with data gathering, cleaning, and transformation for reporting and dashboard development.
- Support the creation and maintenance of dashboards, logic models, and scorecards.
- Document data flows, relationships, and processes, including ER diagrams and data dictionaries.
- Perform data validation and quality assurance activities.
- Prepare reports for program evaluation, strategic planning, and committee participation.
- Contribute to the organization and review of program data needs across systems such as EHRs, BI platforms, Odoo, and FAMs.
- Support artificial intelligence initiatives and participate in relevant meetings and work groups.
What you'll need#
- 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 such as Power BI, Tableau, or Sisense.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Location & details#
- Location: Cheektowaga, New York.
- Modality: On-site.
- Commitment: Full-time.
- Compensation: This is an unpaid internship.
- Term: Rolling.
- Note: Students must be local to the Western New York area.
