About the role#
The Evaluation Intern supports the Health and Human Services department within the State of Michigan. This role focuses on analyzing data to improve programs and services for residents. You will work 10 to 20 hours per week in a flexible, hybrid environment. This is an unpaid internship.
What you'll do#
- Analyze quantitative and qualitative data from surveys and training evaluations.
- Identify patterns and trends to suggest program improvements.
- Create data visualizations, dashboards, and summary reports for stakeholders.
- Design evaluation plans and data collection strategies.
- Conduct literature reviews on best practices in evaluation.
- Assist with the development and administration of surveys.
- Monitor program outcomes using established frameworks.
- Prepare executive summaries and presentations for leadership.
- Participate in team meetings to share ideas for improvement.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a college or university.
- A degree or progress toward a degree in Social Work, Human Services, Education, Child Development, Sociology, Public Policy, or Non-Profit Management.
- An Internship Agreement from your academic institution.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and with a multidisciplinary team.
- Preferred: Coursework in statistics, research methods, or program evaluation.
- Preferred: Experience with Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or PowerPoint.
- Preferred: Familiarity with survey tools like Qualtrics, SurveyMonkey, or Microsoft Forms.
Location & details#
- Location: Lansing, Michigan (Remote/Hybrid).
- Schedule: 10 to 20 hours per week.
- Term: Rolling, semester-based.
About State of Michigan
The State of Michigan operates as a government agency based in Lansing. It employs over 10,000 people across 18 state departments. The organization provides services to more than 10 million residents. Its work spans sectors like healthcare, law enforcement, information technology, and natural resources.
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