Engagement and Capacity Building Internship

Center for Science in the Public Interest

. Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis of Resource Hub data .

Posted 11/10/2026part-timeRemote • Washington • United StatesEntry Level💰 $18 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical capabilities in both quantitative and qualitative data analysis, with a focus on nutrition, food systems, and public health. Proven ability to develop actionable insights and recommendations to enhance community engagement and advocacy strategies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Quantitative Data AnalysisQualitative CodingMicrosoft Office ProficiencyCommunity EngagementRacial Equity Advocacy

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Hard Skills

Data CleaningData OrganizationThematic AnalysisEvent AnalysisData Documentation

Soft Skills

Independent WorkInitiativeTask ManagementOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft PowerPoint

Industry Keywords

NutritionFood SystemsPublic PolicyHealth EquityCommunity Engagement

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Spring

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis of Resource Hub data
Analyze event implementation and engagement data, including topics, timing, delivery formats, registration, attendance, audience participation, and post-event feedback
Evaluate partner and network engagement trends over time
Identify practices associated with successful engagement, attendance, and knowledge-sharing
Assess how the Resource Hub supports partners in elevating local policy issues, sharing advocacy strategies, and building connections across food systems and health equity networks
Develop recommendations and actionable insights to strengthen Resource Hub programming, outreach, and capacity-building value
Contribute to sustainable processes for ongoing Resource Hub evaluation
Potentially create master datasets, coding frameworks, and data documentation tools
Participate in group meetings and strategy brainstorming sessions
Work closely with science, policy, legislative, and outreach experts

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrated interest in nutrition, food systems, public policy and advocacy, public health, health equity, and/or community engagement
Experience with quantitative data cleaning, organization, and analysis, and/or qualitative coding and thematic analysis
Demonstrated commitment to advancing racial equity, reducing systemic barriers to health, and working in BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and other diverse communities
Ability to work independently, take initiative, and effectively manage and organize tasks to achieve project goals in a remote work environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word and PowerPoint
No minimum educational requirement
Candidates from non-traditional career paths, experienced community organizers, career changers, and individuals with transferable skills are encouraged to apply
Available for a 10-week spring intern program at 10 hours per week

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid internship
Opportunity to gain substantial knowledge of the policy-making process and the role science plays
Participation in group meetings and strategy brainstorming sessions
Opportunity to obtain research and communication skills by working with science, policy, legislative, and outreach experts
Meetings with staff at all levels to discuss career roles and paths
Remote work within the US
Opportunity to work from the DC office if desired