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Feeding America

Feb 24

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Research & Development
  • Chicago

Requirements

  • Required qualifications:
  • Graduate student working towards a Master’s or doctoral degree in data science or the social sciences, including (but not limited to) public health, social work, public policy, or public administration.
  • Strong analytical, oral, and written communication skills.
  • Knowledge of access and utilization of scholarly research.
  • Ability to think creatively and strategically as part of a team and within broad coalitions.
  • Skilled in Microsoft Office applications required, especially Excel.
  • Committed to organizational mission of ending hunger.
  • Preferred qualifications:
  • Experience working in or studying social services, public policy or administration.
  • Experience using statistical software (e.g., R, STATA, SPSS) to conduct data analysis preferred.
  • Experience in survey research and survey software (e.g., Qualtrics, SurveyMonkey) preferred.
  • Experience working with data visualization tools such as Tableau and infographics preferred.
  • Second year graduate student preferred, or first year graduate student with additional professional experience.

Responsibilities

  • Apply principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion throughout all research and evaluation initiatives.
  • Support program evaluation projects for the network of 200 partner food banks.
  • Provide project-based support to key Feeding America research teams to help gather information about and better serve households who experience food insecurity (e.g., our annual Map the Meal Gap study).
  • Collaborate with Research team members to provide technical assistance to other Feeding America teams/departments, including Innovation, Communications, Government Relations, Member Grants, and Strategic Capacity Development.
  • Collect, analyze and interpret secondary data, including quality control checks and data reviews, as well as support the creation of data visualizations (using Tableau) and infographics.
  • Conduct literature reviews and support the development of analytic briefs and reports while ensuring the integrity of research used by the organization.
  • Learn and further develop various analytic software applications, applied research design, survey methodology, and measurement as well as learning about food insecurity and potential solutions.
  • Complete administrative and miscellaneous tasks as assigned.

Feeding America

The nation's leading domestic hunger-relief charity.

Non-profit
Industry
201-500
Employees
1967
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

As the largest network of food banks, pantries, and meal programs in the country, Feeding America is the leading organization in the fight against hunger in the United States. 200 food banks strong, we serve more than 40 million people in virtually every community in America. Since our beginnings 40 years ago, Feeding America has made innovative strides in combating food waste and providing fresh food to hungry people across the country. We believe that everyone - individuals, charities, businesses and government - has a role in ending hunger in America. Will you join us? Learn more at FeedingAmerica.org. Founded in 1979 (formerly named America's Second Harvest) Charity Navigator: Four Star Charity Better Business Bureau: Accredited Charity