Research and Evaluation Intern

Summary

Join our team at Passion for Life, Inc. as a Program Evaluator Intern and contribute to the development of evaluation plans, data analysis, and research projects. As a member of the research & evaluation team, you will design measurement tools, collect and analyze data, and provide outcome reporting for proposal writing.

Requirements

• Adequate experience using quantitative and qualitative research techniques
• Detail-oriented with strong editing and proofreading skills
• Excellent computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, etc)
• Effective communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills; attention to detail is required
• Experience with using and translating data to communicate program successes and impact
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team environment
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple ongoing projects
• Ability to work under strict deadlines

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing specific data collection instruments to evaluate program participants
• Develop and review surveys, forms, and other data collection activities to ensure content and format is appropriate to promote clarity and responsiveness
• Conduct evaluation activities developed by the operations team, including the development of effective data collection, monitoring, and reporting systems
• Use quantitative and qualitative methods to develop and execute evaluation projects
• Identify program needs based on data collected and analyzed
• Ensuring that all changes in programs are well documented
• Work closely with the research and evaluation team to provide outcome reporting  for proposal writing and author text for evaluation plans
• Design research presentations and reports for key stakeholders
• Conduct and analyze interviews with volunteer coaches and leadership