Data Science & Analytics Summer Intern

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Children International
2000 East Red Bridge Road
Kansas City, MO 64131

Title: Data Science & Analytics Summer Intern
Reports to: Director of Constituent Understandings & Insights (CU&I) 
About Children International

Children International is a nonprofit humanitarian organization working to eradicate poverty around the world. At CI, we believe that every child matters and that it is simply unacceptable that over a billion children live in poverty. The CI approach is to invest in our kids and youth by providing a safe place, a caring team and a path out of poverty through programs in health, education, empowerment and employment. We provide this support for nearly 220,000 children in 13 agencies working in 10 countries around the world.

The work Children International does on behalf of children in poverty is funded primarily through a one-to-one sponsorship model. We are transforming our funding model to dramatically increase the support we provide our kids. Additionally, we are taking our programs from good to great by elevating our people systems and practices worldwide. That’s where you come in.

Position summary

Children International is seeking a Data Science/Analytics summer intern. The individual in this role will utilize statistical and machine learning techniques to extract strategic insights from our fundraising and child impact databases. The Data Science/Analytics intern will report to the Director of Constituent Understandings & Insights (CU&I) and partner closely with the Sr. Lead Statistician and other CU&I team members.

Responsibilities

  • Create predictive models, segmentations, forecasts and other advanced analytics solutions for the organization
  • Assist in designing surveys and analyzing child and contributor survey data
  • Provide profiling and other exploratory data analysis
  • Assess data for accuracy, completeness and potential analysis usage
  • Present clear and actionable analytical results and recommendations to internal clients
  • Other duties as assigned

Personal Characteristics & Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in statistics, mathematics, economics or related field
  • Currently enrolled in a master’s level program in statistics, mathematics, economics, or related field
  • Completed coursework in applied statistical modeling, machine learning, categorical data analysis, or multivariate statistical methods
  • Proficiency in R or Python
  • Knowledge of SAS procedures and coding
  • Familiarity with Tableau data visualization software
  • Proficiency in MS Excel (graphing, pivot tables, data manipulation) and PowerPoint
  • Ability to explain complex analyses to a non-technical audience
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills as well as a keen attention to detail
  • Excellent critical thinking, communication and collaboration skills
  • Possess a passion for children and youth and be committed to making a difference in the world
  • Currently residing in the Kansas City area or ability to provide one’s own temporary housing for the duration of the internship, approximately late May to early August

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