Organization Mission
NewRoot is a national social impact organization that uplifts restorative mindsets in adults to co-create thriving spaces for youth and communities through equity, wellness and radical love. Through coaching and facilitation, NewRoot builds Social Emotional Learning (SEL) skills in adult partners to nurture thriving spaces for young people, leading to elementary, secondary, and post-secondary success and violence reduction. Our diverse and experienced team’s work is grounded in our impact pillars: Relevance + Readiness, Culture + Climate, Leadership, and Change + Transition. For more information, please visit www.newroot.org.
Position Summary
The Database Intern will support NewRoot’s Evaluation Specialist by helping to enhance our organization’s current data collection and reporting systems. This may include aspects of data collection, monitoring/evaluating tracking systems and data management with a focus on ensuring data quality and collection efficiency. Internship would begin mid-May/early June, and preference will be given to candidates who can continue on throughout Fall 2024.
Location
This role requires 5-6 hours per week and can be done 95% remotely from Illinois. Regular availability during Monday through Friday 10:00am-4:00pm CT is required for collaborative meetings. NewRoot’s West Loop office is where we gather for collaboration and culture-building, and is available for deep focus work when needed. Prior to starting, in-person completion of onboarding documentation with a local NewRoot representative is required. Travel to NewRoot events and/or partner sites throughout the Chicagoland Area may be requested quarterly, if local.
Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Data + Evaluation Support
- Help with set-up, monitoring, & processing enhancements for NewRoot’s data collection and reporting systems
- Assist in Beta/UAT testing of data collection/database enhancements
- Perform other duties as requested
Required Qualifications
- Commitment to educational equity and restorative practices
- Actively enrolled Data Science, Database Management, Information Systems or Computer Science undergraduate student
- Strong proficiency with spreadsheet programs such as MS Excel, Google Sheets
- Familiarity with database management including QCing, auditing & troubleshooting
- Experience with relational databases such as MS Access, Salesforce, Tableau
- Demonstrated problem solving skills & attention to detail
- Ability to multitask effectively and efficiently
- Proficiency in, or willingness to quickly learn, Google Office (Gmail, Google Drive, Google Spaces and Google Calendar)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with SurveyMonkey and FormAssembly
- Eligible for course credit for the internship term
Benefits
Benefits of an internship at NewRoot include:
- Being part of a team and organization that is mission focused, results driven, and committed to work life balance
- Opportunities for growth, leadership, and professional development
For more about NewRoot’s benefits, please visit: https://newroot.org/careers/.
Commitment to Equity
NewRoot Learning Institute is an equal opportunity employer and believes in fostering a diverse and inclusive team. By centering equity in our practice, we work to actively nurture a culture of inclusion where all NewRoot team members are involved, respected, and supported for their diverse identities. Candidates from marginalized communities are encouraged to apply. Please let us know if there are any accommodations you require.
How to Apply
Send a cover letter and resume to jobs@newroot.org. Attachments should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format only. Please include the position title in the email subject line.