Role: Data, Technology, and Communications Intern
Organization: InSTEDD
Location: Remote
Hours: Part-time (10 hours per week
The role
InSTEDD is seeking to retain the part-time support of a highly technically-qualified individual with skills in data analytics, web development, open-source technology, and communications. The successful candidate will wear many hats, including, but not limited to, supporting the deployment of InSTEDD’s open-source technologies with partners in low-resource regions, drawing actionable insights from large amounts of data produced by InSTEDD’s tools and website, contributing to the design and development of new open-source tools, and generating blog posts and other communications assets. As much of the role will be front-facing, working directly with InSTEDD’s partner organizations, the role will require strong customer support skills and the ability to organize communication and consensus across stakeholders.
Required qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in IT, computer science, data science, electrical engineering, or a closely related discipline, or currently enrolled in such a program
- Demonstrated experience managing project timelines and setting expectations
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with high enthusiasm and consistent follow-through including driving consensus across various stakeholders
- Fluent English speaking and writing for business
- Connection to high speed internet and ability to both audio and video conference calls
- Passion for improving lives in underserved regions through the effective use of technology
Desired qualifications
- Advanced university degree in IT, computer science, data science, electrical engineering, or a closely related discipline, or currently enrolled in such a program
- Experience with software development, particularly with Python, Ruby, JavaScript, and mobile technologies
- Previous experience working with open source tools or in the nonprofit sector
Salary range and benefits
Commensurate with experience.
Application process
To apply for this position, please send an email to jagoada@instedd.org, attaching your resume and a link to your website or portfolio of related projects if available.
The deadline to apply is May 10, 2018.