Intern - Research Data Analyst
Remote
The Cooperative
Unpaid Internship - Academic Credits Available
Flexible Schedule - Part/Full time, minimum 20hrs/week
Length: three (3) to six (6) months
About Family Health Initiatives:
Family Health Initiatives (FHI), a subsidiary of The Cooperative, is a nonprofit organization committed to advancing public health and improving the quality of life for individuals and families through data-driven programs, research, and collaboration. The Information Strategy and Analytics department supports FHI’s mission by developing actionable insights through robust data collection, analysis, and reporting.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a Research Data Analyst Intern to join our Information Strategy and Analytics team. This intern will play a critical role in supporting public health research and program evaluation efforts through data cleaning, analysis, and visualization. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, intellectually curious, and passionate about using data to address community health challenges.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with data cleaning, validation, and organization of datasets related to maternal and child health, reproductive health, and other public health topics.
- Conduct descriptive and inferential statistical analyses under supervision.
- Create data visualizations (charts, tables, dashboards) to communicate key findings.
- Support the preparation and writing of reports, presentations, and publications.
- Collaborate with program staff and researchers to translate data insights into actionable recommendations.
- Ensure data privacy and ethical research standards are always upheld.
- Current enrollment in or recent graduate of a program in Public Health, Statistics, Epidemiology, Data Science, or a related field.
- Basic understanding of statistical analysis methods and research design.
- Experience with Excel and at least one data analysis software or programming language (e.g., R, SPSS).
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a team setting.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Learning Outcomes:
- Hands-on experience with public health data and applied research.
- Enhanced technical skills in data analysis and visualization.
- Exposure to real-world challenges in community health and nonprofit research.
- Professional development through mentorship and collaborative projects.
Tags: Data analysis Excel Nonprofit Privacy R Research SPSS Statistics
Perks/benefits: Career development Flex hours
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