About the role#
The Development Data and Research Intern supports the Silver Spring Development team by organizing program data, creating impact materials, and researching fundraising opportunities. This role focuses on analyzing outcomes, verifying data with program teams, and supporting donor prospecting. This is an unpaid internship for the Spring 2027 term.
What you'll do#
- Review and organize program data, tracking sheets, and reports to identify key results.
- Create data summaries, program one-pagers, and materials for proposals.
- Research local data and trends to compare results with community needs.
- Collaborate with program teams to collect updates and verify data accuracy.
- Maintain organized data files, templates, and resources.
- Research potential foundation, corporate, and individual donors.
- Identify funding opportunities and update tracking tools.
- Support proposal development and other team projects.
- Submit intern hours through the volunteer dashboard.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate or master’s degree program.
- Previous experience demonstrating strong research and analytical skills.
- Strong organization and administrative skills with high attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate clearly in both verbal and written English.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel.
- Ability to work independently and be resourceful.
- Prior relevant coursework is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Silver Spring, Maryland.
- Modality: Hybrid. Interns must be able to work in the office at least one day per week.
- Term: Spring 2027. This requires a minimum commitment of 12 weeks at 22.5 hours per week.
- Orientation: Attendance is required at an in-person orientation on January 25, 2027.
- Application Deadline: January 4, 2027.
- Compensation: This position is unpaid, though interns may be eligible for a per diem reimbursement of $15 per day for food and travel costs.
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