Job Description
Job Description
2026 Data Research Internship
Community Bridges is a 501(c)(3) non-profit serving individuals with developmental disabilities in Concord, NH and the Lakes Region. Community Bridges offers internships to students, graduate students, and recent graduates with demonstrated interest or experience in supporting individuals with developmental disabilities. Each internship includes an educational component, through which interns contextualize their experience and reflect on their service.
All internships are unpaid and correspond roughly with the US semester system.
- Summer Internship: June 2026 – August 2026
- Fall Internship: September 2026 – December 2026
First consideration is given to applicants that can commit at least 16 hours per week over the course of the semester outlined above. Applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of whether their schedule fits the semester system; Community Bridges makes exceptions on a case-by-case basis. Slots fill quickly and candidates are encouraged to apply earlier than the requested date above.
Please note that this internship will be a hybrid format, meaning that some in-person hours at our Concord, NH office are required.
Data Research Internship Overview
The Data Research Intern will work closely with Community Bridges NH START (NH Systemic, Therapeutic, Assessment, Resource, & Treatment) program to assist with gathering, cleaning, analyzing, and interpreting qualitative and quantitate data. Data collection and maintenance will inform internal projects, which this intern will also assist with. This internship will provide experience with research design, surveys, data tools, and communication of findings through reports, dashboards, and presentations tailored to non-technical audiences.
Responsibilities
- Conduct data collection by compiling information from internal systems, surveys, public datasets, and other designated sources according to project guidelines
- Complete outreach to stakeholders as part of data collection
- Clean and organize data sets to prepare them for analysis
- Assist with qualitative literary scans and survey feedback, summarizing key findings
- Conduct data analysis and present findings via spreadsheets, PowerPoint, internal program documentation, or other analytical tools
- Aid in building and updating simple dashboards, charts, and tables for internal reports or presentations, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and consistent formatting
- Participate in team meetings, share progress updates, and incorporate feedback from supervisor
- Other projects and duties as assigned and dependent upon intern's educational goals
Required Skills/Abilities
- Interest in data entry and research
- Interest in advocacy and supporting individuals with developmental disabilities
- Comfortable working with numbers, spreadsheets, and data tools
- Ability to work respectfully in a multicultural environment
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to summarize qualitative and quantitative findings precisely
- Highly organized with great attention to detail
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and to switch gears quickly
- Professional, discretion, and maturity in dealing with confidential information
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Knowledge of Canva, Wufoo, JotForms, and/or SurveyMonkey a plus
Learning Objectives
- Describe how data research and analysis can positively impact non-profit programming
- Apply basic data cleaning and preparation techniques to produce analysis-ready datasets and presentations
- Conduct and interpret basic descriptive analyses and communicate insights in clear, non-technical language adaptable to various audiences
- Create simple visual aids that accurately represent data and avoid misleading design choices
- Demonstrate responsible data practices, including respect for privacy, security, and ethical use of data, and recognize when to escalate questions or concerns for confidentiality
- Accurately document qualitative and quantitative data in a clear, objective, and organized manner
- Respectfully express and engage ideas and values in a multicultural, neurodivergent space