Research & Evaluation Intern at Thrive Scholars

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jan, 26

Salary

18.0

Posted On

21 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Research, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Internal Reporting, External Research Publications, Collaboration, Communication, Education Research, Quantitative Analysis, Qualitative Analysis, Survey Development, Data Quality Assurance, Marketing, Enthusiasm, Intellectual Curiosity, Passion for Education

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

Position: Research & Evaluation Intern Location: Remote *Candidates must be located in the following states: CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, IL, LA, MA, MI, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TX, VA, WA, WI Employment Type: Intern Compensation: $18/hour, average 15 hours per week Deadline to apply: October 30, 2025 Start Date: November 24, 2025 End Date: August 15, 2026 (with the possibility of extension through September 2026) *start and end dates subject to change based on work needs and candidate availability* THE ORGANIZATION At Thrive Scholars, we provide high-achieving students from under-resourced communities the opportunities they need to thrive at top colleges and in meaningful careers. Our comprehensive and data-driven program model focuses on the key inflection points that can be the difference between graduating from any college and graduating from a top college with the grades, degree, career skills, and network needed to thrive in any career. Thrive Scholars originated in Los Angeles as South Central Scholars (“SCS”) twenty years ago. Over this time, the organization has refined its program model and, in the last five years, has focused on expanding nationally; reaching more high-achieving students from under-resourced communities, growing the number of Scholars we serve; and deepening our program impact. Thrive Scholars has begun to grow its footprint with new summer program offerings in three additional cities. The organization has approximately 75 year-round employees and close to 200 summer employees. The Internship Experience As an Intern at Thrive Scholars, you will get first hand experience learning the ins and outs of research and evaluation at a growing non-profit. You’ll work directly with our Director of Research & Evaluation and their team on research, data collection, analysis, internal reporting, and writing external research publications. With the collaborative nature of our organization, you’ll have the opportunity to work across departments and brainstorm and support new research projects and initiatives. Interns will receive mentoring from their supervisors and other staff, as well as the opportunity to communicate and network with professionals across career fields. The Opportunity At Thrive, we strive to make data-driven decisions and to continuously evaluate and improve our programs, ensuring the highest quality and most impactful experience for our Scholars. As the Research & Evaluation Intern, you will work with our Research and Evaluation team on projects that will allow you to develop your skills in data collection, research, evaluation, as well as some marketing and communications. Sample projects may include survey development, compiling up-to-date research in the field of educational access, data quality assurance, quantitative and qualitative data analysis, and external report creation and distribution. For this position, curiosity and an interest in education research and evaluation is essential, and experience with data analysis is a plus. Working with the team, you’ll experience the full cycle of evaluation—data collection, analysis, reporting, and utilization—in a nonprofit organization. The position is ideal for an undergraduate student interested in research and evaluation practice and the ability to commit to 15 hours of work per week. The ideal intern candidate will demonstrate the following characteristics: Initiative and accountability Strong organizational skills and initiative Strong collaboration and communication abilities Interest and skills in education research and data analysis High level of enthusiasm and ability to work in a high-energy virtual environment Intellectual curiosity and an interest in learning about the behind-the-scenes management of a non-profit Passion for working with and/or on behalf of first-generation students & students from economically disadvantaged communities A current or past Thrive Scholar Equal Employment Opportunities Thrive Scholars provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status. We strongly encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information, please visit thrivescholars.org

Responsibilities

As a Research & Evaluation Intern, you will assist the Research and Evaluation team with data collection, analysis, and reporting. You will also support new research projects and initiatives across departments.