At Duke, we celebrate individuality and the unique perspectives that each member of our community brings. As part of The Community Research Collaborative Internships , you'll join a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment where your creativity, curiosity, and commitment to community‑engaged scholarship can thrive. You will contribute to research, data analysis, and communications efforts that advance impact‑driven programming and support communities across Durham and beyond.Be Bold.The Community Research Collaborative Intern offers a variety of internship opportunities for students eager to explore applied research, data science, evaluation, design, and community engagement. These roles place you at the center of a dynamic partnership focused on creating meaningful, measurable impact.Qualifications:Strong interest in community engagement, data science, or social impactExperience with data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, R, Python, GIS, etc.) is a plusExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to work independently and collaborativelyAttention to detail and commitment to data integrityPossible Internship RolesCopywriter | Data Analyst | Digital Project Manager | Evaluation Specialist | GIS Analyst | Graphic Designer / Product Designer | UX Researcher | Community Impact Intern | Education Content Intern | Program Planner Intern | Community Impact InternWhat You'll Do:Responsibilities will vary based on the internship role, and may include:Collaborating on community‑based research and data science projectsMining and analyzing data to optimize community engagement strategiesDeveloping custom data models and algorithms for applied researchAssisting with database design, development, and testingSupporting the setup and maintenance of data handling systemsEnsuring data security and data integrityResponding to information requests from community partnersConducting literature reviews and summarizing findings on emerging topicsAssisting in the design and implementation of mixed‑method evaluationsTracking grantee progress toward impact goals and metricsAnalyzing spatial data and producing digital mapsCreating data visualizations for academic and community audiencesWriting, editing, and proofreading reports for publication and web distributionDesigning materials for print and digital collateralMaintaining accurate data records and safeguarding confidentialityPerforming other duties as assignedChoose Duke.At Duke, you'll gain hands‑on experience, mentorship, and the opportunity to contribute to real‑world solutions in partnership with community organizations. These internships help build the foundation for a future in research, data science, evaluation, design, education, or community engagement.Additional InformationPositions are part‑timeInternships are term‑limited and may be renewable based on funding and strategic prioritiesReady to Make a Difference?Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.Nearest Major Market: DurhamNearest Secondary Market: RaleighRead more about Duke's commitment to affirmative action and nondiscrimination at hr.duke.edu/eeo.#J-18808-Ljbffr