Data Evaluation Intern

Join SHELTER, Inc. as we engage in an exciting initiative by a funder collaborative in which we build the practice of listening to the people we serve by implementing surveys and feedback loops. The Data Evaluation Intern will be integral to all aspects of our work on this initiative.

We are looking for a skilled individual who will commit themselves to our agency mission, adding your unique perspective while working as part of our dynamic team. Our fast-paced environment is the perfect place to bring your fun, energetic, can-do attitude.

WHO WE ARE
SHELTER, Inc. is the largest provider of services to individuals and families who are homeless in Contra Costa County. We opened our doors in 1986. We are a respected known leader in our community charged with eliminating homelessness. We have helped over 180,000 people to either avoid losing their housing or make the transition from homelessness to self-sustainability.

We aspire to a culture of accelerated professional development through shared learning and collaboration; a respectful and fun work environment; and employee empowerment through the effective use of technology and tools.

MISSION
The mission of SHELTER, Inc. is to prevent and end homelessness for low-income, homeless, and disadvantaged families and individuals by providing housing, services, support, and resources that lead to self-sufficiency.

JOB SUMMARY
Under direct supervision of the Director of Data Evaluation, the Data Evaluation Intern will take responsibility for the administration of surveys, analysis of survey and focus group data, and creation of data dashboards. This is a temporary, half-time position.

AREA of FOCUS
• Process participant surveys
• Engage participants to encourage a high return rate
• Organize participant focus groups
• Analyze both qualitative and quantitative survey and focus group data using Microsoft Excel
• Create data dashboards
• Other tasks as required

COMPETENCIES
• Enthusiasm and eagerness to tackle new projects and ideas
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment of rapidly changing priorities and multiple requests
• Ability to think strategically, problem solve, and exercise sound judgment
• Reliable, punctual, and able to represent SHELTER, Inc. in a professional manner
• Skilled at working independently as well as collaboratively, building positive relationships in a team environment
• Adept as working with a web based database
• Monitors own work, ensuring quality, accuracy and thoroughness and applies feedback to improve performance
• Proven analytical skills
• Time management, organization skills, prioritizing work and meeting deadlines
• High level of integrity and strong ethical values
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, public policy or related field
• Intermediate level skills using Microsoft Excel
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Outlook, Word
• Experience cleaning and analyzing quantitative data using descriptive statistics

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Proficiency using Microsoft Access
• Experience coding qualitative data
• Experience using Survey Monkey
• Experience creating data dashboards
• Experience using Tableau
• Experience conducting hypothesis tests

This position offers a flexible part-time work schedule and is an excellent opportunity for a graduate student of research, social sciences or related field. SHELTER, Inc. offers a pay rate of $18.75 to $25.00 per hour up to 20 hours per week. This position is not eligible for healthcare benefits.Qualified applicants may submit your cover letter and resume to our website at: http://shelterinc.org/about/employment.html