Data Science Intern

<p>The California Association of Food Banks (CAFB) has a mission to end hunger in California. We partner with 42-member food banks across the state to feed our communities, while also working toward policy and systems change to prevent hunger in the first place.</p> <p>We are seeking one part-time (~20 hours/week) graduate student Data Science Intern to support CAFB’s Research &amp; Strategic Initiatives Department. This position will support the department’s efforts in developing and updating public-facing and internal dashboards visualizing key data such as food bank operation metrics and population health indicators. For an example of our public-facing dashboards, see our Economic Indicators Dashboard&nbsp;<a href="https://public.tableau.com/app/profile/cafb.research/viz/EconomicIndicators_17268626910250/Home">here</a>.</p> <p>This is an excellent opportunity for students to develop their portfolio, build their professional network, receive dedicated mentorship, and contribute to critical anti-hunger, nonprofit work.</p> <p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Build, refresh, and enhance Tableau dashboards to support organizational goals</li> <li>Clean, organize, and analyze datasets to ensure accurate reporting</li> <li>Collaborate with staff to understand data needs and improve dashboard usability</li> <li>Assist in documenting data processes and dashboard updates</li> <li>Contribute to ad-hoc data analysis projects as needed</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Coursework or experience in data science, statistics, or a related field</li> <li><span data-teams="true">Experience creating interactive dashboards in Tableau or similar software</span></li> <li>Basic skills in programming languages such as Python and SQL</li> <li>Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform, including tools such as BigQuery</li> <li>Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn</li> <li>Interest in mission-driven, nonprofit work</li> </ul> <p><strong>Compensation:</strong> This position is part-time, approximately 20 hours a week and is paid hourly at $30/hour.&nbsp;</p> <p>A required cover letter should include relevant data science and data visualization experience or training. Please be sure to describe your interest in working at an anti-hunger, nonprofit organization. Our office is based in Oakland, CA but the position can be <strong>remote or hybrid within the state of California</strong>. The student will work on a team consisting of a research director and program manager and collaborate with other CAFB departments. The position is for the Spring semester but may be extended if mutually agreed upon.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>