The Resolution Project (“Resolution”) is a youth leadership development organization that works with undergraduate social entrepreneurs, and empowers them with the seed-funding, mentorship and advisory services they need to make a difference.

Resolution is seeking a Impact Evaluation Intern with a passion for nonprofit work and/or social enterprise looking to gain more experience in impact evaluation, development, and nonprofit strategy by handling tasks associated with special projects critical to the operations and growth of a small nonprofit organization.

Qualifications:

Ability to be based in our New York City office at least 2 days per week
Committed to working 15 – 20 hours per week from June 1 – August 28
Flexible Schedule: This individual will primarily work out of Resolution’s small midtown office, but may be asked to work evening/weekend hours depending on the events and meeting schedule
Willing to use personal laptop for intern-related duties
Self-starter – ability to work well alone and with others
Passionate about young people making an impact and committed to social change and social entrepreneurship
Comfortable analyzing quantitative and qualitative data and excited about using data as a tool for program development and fundraising
Extremely organized with meticulous attention to detail and follow through
Team-player attitude. We are a small group, with a ‘roll up your sleeves’ culture, so we are looking for someone who is excited about lending a hand
Proficient in Microsoft Office with high level of general computer competency
Preferred skills: Experience and interest in graphic design, web design, and/or visually communicating data

What you’ll do:

Data Collection and Monitoring
Assist with data management, including cleaning and analyzing data
Assist with transition to Salesforce-based data storage and reporting
Work with Resolution’s stakeholders to update the list of metrics collected and analyzed
Develop plans that enable Resolution to efficiently collect new, high-priority metrics

Reporting and Development
Support creation of impact evaluation dashboards and reports for internal and external audiences
Develop snapshot case studies using impact evaluation findings
Coordinate with volunteers and web designers to present impact evaluation data on Resolution’s website

Some administrative work as necessary, including:
Filing
Data-entry into Salesforce database
Scheduling

What you’ll learn:

You’ll have an opportunity to interact with each of the 5 staff members of Resolution, the entire Executive Committee of the Board of Directors, and a number of Resolution Leadership Council Members and other various volunteers. The main things you’ll learn during this internship are:

The relationship between impact evaluation and nonprofit strategy
How to use data to tell the story of an organization’s impact and to craft a compelling case for support
How to coordinate and balance the needs of multiple stakeholders
How nonprofit operations and reporting evolve with as organizations scale
The basics of Salesforce and the backend of this comprehensive CRM

Reports to: Program Manager

How to apply

Please send your resume, cover letter, and information for two references to rachel@resolutionproject.org. Please keep your cover letter concise and include why you think Resolution is the right fit for you.

No phone calls or faxes, please.

The Resolution Project is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, religion, sexual orientation or political beliefs.