United Way of the Midlands · 1 day ago
Summer Research Associate - Part-Time Internship
Omaha, NE
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$30/hr - $30/hrUnited Way of the Midlands is a community-focused organization that has been serving the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro since 1923. They are seeking a Summer Research Associate to support their research efforts on poverty in the area, providing insights to help nonprofit leaders and stakeholders better serve the community.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Secures publicly available data sets from trustworthy and reliable sources
Examines peer-reviewed and professional literature to contextualize sector trends
Works with the Strategy and Investments team to examine datasets shared via partnerships with community partners
Performs both descriptive and comparative analyses
Summarizes key findings through maps, charts, graphs, and concise written summaries; Research Associates receive credit for their contributions
Strengthens UWM’s overall statistical acumen by sharing new methods and best practices
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of and experience with professional/academic research standards
Insatiable curiosity and a desire to impact our community
Experience conducting quantitative or qualitative research
Experience or coursework focused on data analysis, statistics and/or FinTech which may include Advanced use of Excel
Conducting stakeholder interviews, literature reviews, qualitative coding
Knowledge of R, Python, SQL, Oracle, Power BI, Tableau, SPSS, or mapping tools a plus
Ability to synthesize a large volume of information including the ability to interpret data
Willingness to work collaboratively with other researchers to create a cohesive team product
Attention to detail and ownership of contributions
Critical thinking and time management skills
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook (or equivalent)
Must pass all applicable background checks
Must have a valid driver's license or reliable transportation
Senior college standing, graduate or PhD student with a background in statistics, fintech, business administration, data science or related field
Benefits
Paid Holidays
Company
United Way of the Midlands
For nearly 100 years, United Way of the Midlands has served the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro by bridging the business and not-for-profit sectors to create a Circle of Support that helps our neighbors overcome difficult challenges and start building a better future.
Founded in 1923
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Shawna Forsberg
President and CEO
Michael Blue
Manager, Corporate & AFL-CIO Relations
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