Data Analyst Intern - Fundraising Analytics
About The Position
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (“the Foundation”) is seeking top talent for its Data Analyst internship opportunity in our Fundraising Strategy & Operations department on the Fundraising Analytics team. The Fundraising Analytics Team drives revenue growth by developing data insights that guide revenue strategy. The team is integral in helping the Foundation scale its mission through an expanded revenue base. The Data Analyst Intern willassist the Fundraising Analytics team in developing analytics and dashboards to inform data governance, leveraging AI tools to automate data governance tasks, and documenting standard procedures for effective data management. We are seeking a technically skilled, detailed-oriented, multi-tasking, and collaborative intern with basic knowledge of data governance, data analytics, data visualization tools, and an ability to learn in a short period of time. This role offers an exciting opportunity to hone your analytical skills while gaining a full picture of how analytics fits into the operations of the organization. This position is expected to have a fully remote or hybrid flex work schedule. If hybrid flex is preferred, MJFF’s office is located in midtown New York City. Standard business hours are Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET.
Requirements
- Pursuing a B.S. in related field (e.g., Business Analytics, Information Sciences, Statistics, Data Science, Library Sciences, Mathematics, etc.)
- Basic understanding of data governance principles and data pipeline development
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and draw insights from complex datasets
- Highly organized and detail oriented
Nice To Haves
- Experience with BI tools such as Domo, Tableau, or Power BI is a strong plus
- Experience in SQL, Python, R, Redshift, or any querying/programming language is preferred
Responsibilities
- Gain proficiency in our Business Intelligence data structures to generate reports for tracking data usage. Establish performance metrics to identify areas for review, cleanup, and optimization
- Collaborate with the Fundraising Analytics Team to audit, analyze, and document existing data pipelines and dashboards, ultimately developing a dashboard and pipeline dictionary from your findings
- Assist the Fundraising Analytics Team in designing and updating data governance dashboards to ensure effective data management practices
- Utilize AI tools within our Business Intelligence platform to set up reminders, flag discrepancies, and create data governance reports
- Provide support for other development data governance initiatives as needed
Benefits
- 15+ options for medical insurance (with the Foundation paying 90 percent of the premiums)
- Competitive dental and vision plans
- 401(k) plan with 6 percent employer contribution
- Flexible spending accounts
- Employer paid life and disability insurance
- 18 Vacation Days; 12 Well-Being (Sick) Days; 2 Personal Days; summer Fridays (office closure at 2pm) and a summer holiday week over July 4
- Flexible work environment. We trust all employees to work closely with their manager and colleagues to determine when, where and how programs and projects get done.
- Employees are also eligible for a discretionary bonus on an annual basis. The Foundation provides staff and leadership cultivation through regular training courses and events.
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