Paid Spring Internship with the National Association of Counties

The National Association of Counties (NACo) in Washington, D.C., announces an opening for a Data Analytics Intern within the Research and Data Analytics team.

The National Association of Counties (NACo) unites America’s 3,069 county governments. Founded in 1935, NACo brings county officials together to advocate with a collective voice on national policy, exchange ideas and build new leadership skills, pursue transformational county solutions, enrich the public’s understanding of county government and exercise exemplary leadership in public service.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The intern will work with the Research and Data Analytics team for through May 2020, with a possible extension based on need.  The intern will assist in completing on-going data projects, data visualization and provide technical and administrative support.  Qualifications and skills needed for the position are presented below:

• Strong data and analytical skills necessary.
• Proficiency with statistical software packages such as STATA, R, or Python.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products. Excel and Word skills should be at intermediate level or higher.
• Comfort in handling large databases of county-level data.
• Working knowledge of business intelligence software such as Power BI or Tableau.
• Background in Economics, Statistics/Mathematics, Public Policy, Geography, or related field.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks under short deadlines.
• Eye for detail; strong organizational skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Undergraduate students (especially upperclassmen), recent college graduates and graduate students majoring in political science, public administration, public policy, other social sciences or related fields of interest to NACo are encouraged to apply.

Preference will be given to students with an interest in local/state government careers.

Hours/Salary

Interns typically work at least 3 full days, up to 24-29 hours per week, depending on the Department’s needs and the intern’s availability. This internship is paid.

Application Procedures

To apply for an internship, please send a resume to research@naco.org.

In your email, indicate your availability (approximate number of hours per week available to work and approximate start and end dates). Applications are processed on a rolling basis until all available positions are filled, so apply as soon as possible.

Teryn Zmuda

Deputy Chief Innovation Officer

660 North Capitol Street, NW

Suite 400

Washington, District of Columbia 20001