Summer Intern, Development Analytics, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA
Posted May 12, 2017
GENERAL SUMMARY:
The Summer Intern will provide part-time support to Development Analytics, which develops data-driven methods for identifying and prioritizing prospective donors to various fundraising programs, including annual giving, major giving, and gift planning. This is a great opportunity for a student with an interest in data analytics and fundraising to gain real-world experience at a leading nonprofit organization. This is a paid internship for approx. two days per week from June through August. Exact work hours will be determined with the manager’s schedule. There is also potential to continue in the role after the summer.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform basic data cleaning and processing
- Analyze trends in donor data
- Create summary reports and visualizations to communicate findings
- Evaluate effectiveness of development analytics products
- Explore predictive modeling, data visualization, and text mining
- Provide other administrative support
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reports to Associate Director, Analytics. This position has no regular supervisory responsibilities, and will seek major decision-making authority from direct supervisor.
MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduate student or undergraduate student that has completed at least two years of college. Coursework in data analysis and/or statistics preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Database experience and proficiency in Excel. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Ability to learn quickly and work both independently and as part of a team. Experience with data analysis tools (R, SPSS) preferred. Strong communication skills and ability to think creatively.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Office in typical office setting. Some evening or weekend work may be required. Some use of personal vehicle for business purposes may be required.
TO APPLY SEND COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO:
Lindsay Brown, Associate Director, Analytics
[email protected]
DFCI DISCLAIMER:
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.
External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans With Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case-by-case basis.