Impact Measurement Internship (Remote)

POSITION SUMMARY:

Data helps us tell the story of our impact. By listening to our volunteers and participants, we gain valuable insights into how our programs, events, and activities impact communities across the country. The Data Analytics intern will contribute to the evaluation and data analysis of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s (AFSP) programs and activities.

The intern will participate in survey design, data visualization development, and the analysis and reporting of findings. Interns will also support the management of projects as needed. The intern will gain practical experience in evaluation, mentorship from experienced professionals, and the opportunity to apply classroom learnings to support impactful public health evaluations. For more information on AFSP’s impact measurement work, please visit afsp.org/impact.

This internship is approximately 6 months in duration (Summer and Fall semester 2026), with the potential for extension. Interns are expected to work 10-15 hours per week but may work more if the academic program requires. $500 per month stipend available for duration of the internship. Candidates must be enrolled as graduate students receiving academic credit for the duration of the internship term.

This position is remote. Applicants must reside in the United States.

Application Deadline: June 10, 2026

 RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the supervision of the Senior Director of Data Analytics and in collaboration with the Impact Measurement team, apply data analysis and interpretation to evaluate AFSP's activities, programs, and initiatives.

• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams on designing evaluation surveys.
• Build and implement surveys in Qualtrics, an online survey platform, applying best practices for flow, accessibility, and usability.
• Develop reports for various grants, programs, and activities including data interpretation and recommendations. 
• Use data visualization techniques to effectively communicate findings to broad audiences. 
• Create dashboards, data visualizations, and reports to monitor key outcomes.
• Collaborate with the Impact Measurement team to present evaluation findings to various audiences.  
• Assist in secondary data analysis.

Note: 

• An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. 
  
• The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.

BENEFITS:

Data analytics interns will:

• Acquire practical experience and training in quantitative data collection, analysis, reporting, and data visualization.
• Receive mentorship from experienced data analysts and evaluators, with opportunities to interact with diverse teams across the organization.
• Gain exposure to an interdisciplinary, community-engaged, and methodologically diverse approach to evaluate mission-based programs and initiatives.
• Apply classroom learning to practical problems in a non-profit setting.
• Learn about data privacy considerations and insights into potential solutions to protect individuals’ privacy.
• Receive a monthly stipend.
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in public health, statistics, evaluation, or a closely related field. Be enrolled in a master's degree program in evaluation, public health, or a related field, or 4+ years of relevant professional experience.

Experience and/or Training

• Experience in quantitative research. 
• Strong attention to detail in written and oral communication.

• Strongly preferred: Experience in Qualtrics, an online survey platform.
• Experience in evaluation and quantitative data analysis.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills, strong technical skills, good judgment, problem solving skills, and decision-making abilities.
• Project management and program management experience a plus.
• Potential for future scholarship or professional pursuits in the field of suicide prevention, mental health, or public health.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• Demonstrating/safeguarding ethics and integrity. 
• Self-development, initiative-taking.
• Acting as a team player and facilitating teamwork.
• Facilitating and encouraging open communication in the team, communicating effectively.
• Commitment to an equity lens in analysis, evaluation, and quality improvement processes.
• Learning and sharing knowledge and encouraging the learning of others. 
• Informed and transparent decision making.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and/or hear, and/or use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, and/or walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds while moving files or small packages. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
• The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.