Nonduke Student​/Intern

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.

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.

• Strong interest in community engagement, data science, or social impact
• Experience with data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, R, Python, GIS, etc.) is a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Attention to detail and commitment to data integrity

Copywriter | 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 Intern

Responsibilities will vary based on the internship role, and may include:

• Collaborating on community‑based research and data science projects
• Mining and analyzing data to optimize community engagement strategies
• Developing custom data models and algorithms for applied research
• Assisting with database design, development, and testing
• Supporting the setup and maintenance of data handling systems
• Ensuring data security and data integrity
• Responding to information requests from community partners
• Conducting literature reviews and summarizing findings on emerging topics
• Assisting in the design and implementation of mixed‑method evaluations
• Tracking grantee progress toward impact goals and metrics
• Analyzing spatial data and producing digital maps
• Creating data visualizations for academic and community audiences
• Writing, editing, and proofreading reports for publication and web distribution
• Designing materials for print and digital collateral
• Maintaining accurate data records and safeguarding confidentiality
• Performing other duties as assigned

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.

• Positions are part‑time
• Internships are term‑limited and may be renewable based on funding and strategic priorities

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.

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Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh

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