Institute of Politics

Overview of Organization:
Civic Nation is currently seeking interns for its Data & Technology department. As a Data & Technology Summer Intern, you will work alongside data scientists, analysts, engineers, and IT professionals, contributing to the technical needs of the organization. Civic Nation focuses on inspiring, educating, and activating individuals around critical issues, fostering civic engagement, social justice, and voter participation. Joining Civic Nation means being part of innovative campaigns that drive real, meaningful change and create a more inclusive, equitable America.

Internship Summary:
Embark on an exciting journey as a Data & Technology Summer Intern at Civic Nation. As an intern, you will play a vital role in providing analytics and database support to Civic Nation initiatives and staff. This internship offers hands-on experience for individuals with a problem-solving mindset, attention to detail, and a passion for using qualitative and quantitative data to drive decision-making.

Responsibilities:
- Support day-to-day data needs, such as setting up a voter registration portal, building lists for audience engagement, and drafting dashboards.
- Contribute to the development, management, and execution of technical solutions for internal operations and external initiatives.
- Engage with a team of professionals in data analysis, tools maintenance, and infrastructure services.


Qualifications:
- Demonstrated knowledge of non-profits or civic engagement organizations.
- Familiarity with MS Excel or Google Sheets.
- Knowledge of coding or programming languages is a plus (e.g., SQL, Python, R, JavaScript).
- Excellent writing and editing skills.
- Strong oral communication, organizational, and time management skills with an eye for detail.
- Strong teamwork, critical thinking, multi-tasking, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Google Suite.

Location/Modality:
This internship is fully remote with an office in Washington D.C., which is open Monday through Friday for anyone in the area (1025 Vermont Avenue NW Suite 1120 Washington DC 20005).

Start and End Date:
Summer internships will take place during the period of June 10 - September 27 with specific dates to be determined by the employer partner and intern during the interview process.