CORE Data Service Lab Intern

About the role#

The CORE Data Service Lab Intern will support the Center for Outreach, Research & Education (CORE) at PlayCore. This role focuses on helping park and recreation agencies utilize research and data to advocate for the value of community play and recreation initiatives. This is a full-time, paid summer 2026 internship based on-site in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

What you'll do#

• Assist in conducting, coordinating, and evaluating groundtruthing research at parks and playgrounds.
• Curate data from publicly available sources to build data-driven stories for agency customers.
• Perform data processing tasks, including cleaning, coding, and summarizing information.
• Generate monthly reports and build agency-specific reports to share with professionals.
• Create data-driven advocacy resources to help agencies demonstrate their value.

What you'll need#

• Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Finance, I/O, GIS, Parks & Recreation, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to learn and develop new skills.

Location & details#

• Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee (On-site).
• Term: Summer 2026.
• Employment type: Full-time, paid internship.
• Note: This position does not offer sponsorship and requires no travel.