Research & Evaluation Coordinator Internship

What we do:

Passion for Life is a non-profit organization that operates with the power of dedicated interns like you. We help under-resourced youth transform their passions into rewarding careers. 

Our mission is to provide forward-thinking career coaching and immersion opportunities driven by the students’ passions and talents in a fun, structured, and high-energy environment. Passion for Life was created to be a high-energy and engaging process that helps students identify their passions and gain clarity on how to utilize their core strengths and talents to select a career. 

Who you are:

We are looking for a Research and Evaluation Coordinator Intern to help evaluate our educational programs, to contribute methodology, evaluation plans, and data analysis skills to the development team.

This is anunpaid intern role. As a member of the research & evaluation team, you will be responsible fordesigning the measurement of the impact and behavioral changesin students who participate in Passion for Life, Inc. 

What you gain

• Shape the Research strategy and develop evaluation projects.
• Gain valuable experience in nonprofit development and digital communications.
• Make a meaningful impact on the lives of underserved communities.
• Increase your networking opportunities and collaborate with a knowledgeable Team.
• Boost your untapped potential and master new skills.
• Flexible scheduling and potential for recommendation letters and internship credit. 
• Fully remote, make a difference from the comfort of your home.

Your role

• Assist in designing specific data collection instruments to evaluate program participants, programs such as pre-/post-tests surveys, assessments, interview guides, and focus group protocols.
• Develop and review surveys, forms, and other data collection activities to ensure content and format are appropriate to promote clarity and responsiveness.
• Conduct evaluation activities developed by the operations team, including the development of effective data collection, monitoring, and reporting systems.
• Use quantitative and qualitative methods to develop and execute evaluation projects.
• Identify program needs based on data collected and analyzed.
• Ensuring that all changes in programs are well documented.
• Work closely with the research and evaluation team to provide outcome reporting for proposal writing and author text for evaluation plans.
• Design research presentations and reports for key stakeholders.
• Conduct and analyze interviews with volunteer coaches and leadership.

Your skills

• Currently pursuing a degree in Business Management, Nonprofit Management, Research development, Sociology, Psychology, or a related field.
• Must be classified as a Junior or Senior.
• Adequate experience using quantitative and qualitative research techniques.
•  Detail-oriented with strong editing and proofreading skills.

• Excellent computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, etc).
• Effective communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills; attention to detail is required.
• Experience with using and translating data to communicate program successes and impact.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple ongoing projects.
• Ability to work under strict deadlines.
• Experience as a research assistant is a plus. 

Time Commitment: 10-15 hours a week. 4-month internship. Flexible start date and possibility of extension.

How to Apply:Please submit your resume. We can only accept USA-based applicants at this time.