National Association of Counties

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Spring 2023 Internship – February 2023 through May 2023

Feb. 7, 2023
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    Spring 2023 Internship – February 2023 through May 2023

    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 Data Analytics team for February through May 2023. The intern will assist in completing ongoing data projects, creating data visualizations and providing technical and administrative support. The qualifications and skills needed for the position are presented below:

    • Strong data and analytical skills necessary.
    • Background in Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Public Policy, Geography, or related field.
    • Proficiency with programming and statistical tools such as Python, R or Stata.
    • Comfort in handling large datasets and databases.
    • Experience with Microsoft Office products. Excel and Word skills should be at an intermediate level or higher.
    • Ability to work independently (within a team) and handle multiple tasks under short deadlines.
    • Eye for detail; strong organizational skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
    • Other duties as assigned.

    Undergraduate students (especially those in the senior class), 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 interested in local/state government careers.

    Hours/Salary

    Interns 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 hours per week available to work and approximate start and end dates). If available, interns should provide any sample code used in a data project. Applications are processed on a rolling basis until all available positions are filled, so applying early is encouraged.

    Teryn Zmuda
    Chief Research Officer & Chief Economist
    660 North Capitol Street, NW
    Suite 400
    Washington, District of Columbia 20001

    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.
    2023-02-07
    Job post
    2023-02-07
Organization: 
National Association of Counties
Job Location: 
660 N. Capitol St. NW, Ste. 400, Washington, DC 20001

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 Data Analytics team for February through May 2023. The intern will assist in completing ongoing data projects, creating data visualizations and providing technical and administrative support. The qualifications and skills needed for the position are presented below:

  • Strong data and analytical skills necessary.
  • Background in Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Public Policy, Geography, or related field.
  • Proficiency with programming and statistical tools such as Python, R or Stata.
  • Comfort in handling large datasets and databases.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office products. Excel and Word skills should be at an intermediate level or higher.
  • Ability to work independently (within a team) and handle multiple tasks under short deadlines.
  • Eye for detail; strong organizational skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Undergraduate students (especially those in the senior class), 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 interested in local/state government careers.

Hours/Salary

Interns 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 hours per week available to work and approximate start and end dates). If available, interns should provide any sample code used in a data project. Applications are processed on a rolling basis until all available positions are filled, so applying early is encouraged.

Teryn Zmuda
Chief Research Officer & Chief Economist
660 North Capitol Street, NW
Suite 400
Washington, District of Columbia 20001