Data Intern

Summary

Child and Family Services of Erie County, Inc. is seeking a Data Intern to support various data-related projects and daily operations. This role is ideal for a college student seeking hands-on experience in data analytics, business intelligence, and organizational reporting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with data gathering, cleaning, and transformation for reporting and dashboard development
• Support the creation and maintenance of dashboards, logic models, and scorecards
• Help document data flows, relationships, and processes (e.g., ER diagrams, data dictionaries)
• Participate in data validation and quality assurance activities
• Aid in preparing reports for program evaluation, strategic planning, and committee participation
• Contribute to the organization and review of program data needs across multiple systems (e.g., EHRs, BI platforms, Odoo, FAMs)
• Support the implementation of artificial intelligence initiatives and learning groups as directed
• Assist with documentation and communication of data findings for various audiences
• Attend relevant meetings and work groups as needed

Skills

• Current enrollment in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
• Must be enrolled in an internship program and receiving school credit for internship hours
• Foundational knowledge of data modeling, data gathering, and data cleansing
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and basic SQL
• Familiarity with dashboarding tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Sisense)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Interest in data analytics and its impact on organizational outcomes

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Current enrollment in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
• Must be enrolled in an internship program and receiving school credit for internship hours
• Foundational knowledge of data modeling, data gathering, and data cleansing
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and basic SQL
• Familiarity with dashboarding tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Sisense)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Interest in data analytics and its impact on organizational outcomes

Benefits

• Supervision and mentorship provided by the Data Analyst will occur on a bi-weekly basis. Supervision meetings will be scheduled to provide guidance, review progress, answer questions, and support professional development.
• Additional check-ins or support sessions can be arranged as needed to ensure the intern’s learning goals are met.
• Opportunity to participate in team meetings, training, and collaborative projects.
• Flexible schedule to accommodate academic commitments.
• Onsite or remote options may be available.