Data, Research, and Evaluation Intern

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College and Career Pathways, Inc. (CCP) is a nonprofit 501c3 organization that provides academic support, college readiness, college success, and career development programming to students in Grades 9-16 from historically under-served populations in Prince George’s County, MD. The Data, Research, and Evaluation Intern will collaborate with and support both our site staff and our executive director in the collection, management, and interpretation of program data. The intern will also work with the executive director and capacity building specialists to navigate the early stages of preparing for a formal programmatic evaluation in the near future.

The position is part-time (10-20 hours per week) for one semester. We are recruiting for both fall and spring semesters. Specifically, duties of the Intern include the following:

• Work with the executive director and program site manager in the development of pre-tests and post-tests for programmatic activities;
• Collaborate with site staff to ensure that each student completes grade-level pre- and post-tests;
• Collect data from administered surveys and compile into usable reports and summative visuals and charts;
• Assist with data entry, data analysis, and drafting of reports (e.g., Student Tracking Forms, Monthly Program Reports, etc.)
• Provide input on ways to streamline the data collection, management, and reporting processes;
• Conduct a comprehensive review of best-practice assessment tools in the fields of college readiness, career development, and outreach for at-risk youth;
• Support the executive director in the research and identification of a new data management tool;
• Attend conferences, meetings, and convenings both local and out-of-state, when appropriate; and
• Other duties as assigned by the executive director. Qualifications:

• At least two years into undergraduate degree (Junior or Senior) --(a bachelor’s degree in education or social science degree and/or enrollment in a related graduate program preferred)
• Completion of at least one course in both statistics and research methods preferred
• Experience with managing data. Experience conducting quantitative research a plus;
• Strong technical skills, with ample proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel (Proficiency with Microsoft Access a plus!)
• Good written communication, organizational, and facilitation/presentation skills;
• Strong attention to detail;
• Strong work ethic;
• Ability to take initiative, work independently, and problems solve as needed;
• Entrepreneurial self-starter with high quality control;
• Experience working with populations similar to those served by CCP a plus

Salary Range: This is an unpaid internship, but students can earn class credits.

Individuals interested in applying for the position should send their resume, cover, writing sample (1-3 pages) and list of references.

Visit our website at www.collegeandcareerpathways.org

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