- The intern will gain knowledge of domestic refugee resettlement programs, processes, and how data is used to
- The intern will learn how to use multiple government and funder-mandated databases to gather and assess data
- The intern will strengthen data engineering skills to effectively communicate accurate, reliable and visually
Data Architecture Intern - New York, United States - International Rescue Committee
Description
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster.
Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and more than 25 U.S.
cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees delivers lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions.If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.
SCOPE OF INTERN WORK &
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Data Architecture Intern will gain firsthand experience collecting, organizing and analyzing raw data into usable
information for the IRC NYC office to interpret. The Data Architecture intern will work under the supervision of the
Career Development Supervisor at the Economic Empowerment department.
COMMITMENT:
6 months starting in ASAP, 15+ hours per week. Hybrid work model and flexible schedule.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Collaborate with management to understand organization objectives.
Gather and reconcile data between multiple teams serving refugees and immigrants, that currently use different
government and funder-mandated databases.
Develop processes to transform data into useful, actionable information.
Give data-based input to improve intake, referral, administrative, communication, and client screening processes.
Provide data analysis to increase program scalability and impact.
Ensure compliance with data governance and security policies.
Help increase programs' efficacy.
Participate in multidisciplinary brainstorms, working sessions, and other collaborative discussions.
Provide data analysis support responding to ad hoc report requests.
Assist in creating Excel reports and dashboards as needed.
Perform additional internship-related duties and responsibilities as requested.
The ideal candidate for this role is a problem-solver and self-starter who effectively collaborates with other teams to
deliver user-centric insights. The selected intern will help define and shape solutions that scale, using multiple tools
and techniques to uncover user insights. The supervisor will provide the intern with support and mentorship.
Minimum Qualifications:
PREFERRED
EXPERIENCE:
Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Industrial Engineering; or have recently graduated
from a UX/UI or Data Engineering bootcamp; or have other related experience
Familiarity with Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods.
Have a passion for understanding and building processes to help people in serious need.
A portfolio and/or case studies demonstrating student work.
Experienced in data-gathering and analysis techniques.
Excited to solve unique and challenging problems.
Thrive on collaboration, working side by side with people of all backgrounds and disciplines, and have strong verbal
and written communications.
Standard of Professional Conduct:
The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct.
These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.
Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect.
The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting.
We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.