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Nonprofit Research Intern

Minnesota Council of Nonprofits
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Objective

The Nonprofit Research Intern plays an important, time-limited role on the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits (MCN’s) policy team, contributing to the research, coordination, layout, and design of the 2024 Minnesota Nonprofit Economy Report (MNER). The MNER is an annual study led by MCN that analyzes public data on nonprofit employers, employment, and wages to understand the role nonprofit organizations play in the state’s economy. The MNER, published for the last 19 years, provides the most comprehensive nonprofit economic information available in the nation. The selected candidate will leave this position with a deep understanding of Minnesota’s nonprofit sector and its unique role relative to the state’s broader economy.

  • Location: Remote/Twin Cities Metro
  • Job Dates: June 3 - August 30 (flexible)
  • Priority Deadline: Monday, April 15

Functions and Tasks

The Nonprofit Research Intern will work with the Research Manager to analyze information about Minnesota’s nonprofit sector provided by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development and Internal Revenue Service Business Masterfile of exempt organizations.

1. Data Structure and Analysis: Learn the structure of the existing MS Excel dataset and make updates to reflect the most recently available information. Data accuracy within the dataset (references) as well as in conjunction with previous year’s reports will be crucial.

2. Produce Charts and Graphs: for the report, which include statewide, Twin Cities, and regional breakdowns on key information such as:

  • Number of employers and employment locations
  • Number of employees
  • Average annual wages by sectors
  • Average annual wages by nonprofit industries
  • Geographic distribution of nonprofits by industry

3. Report Design and Layout: Work with the Research Manager and other relevant team members to produce the full MNER, providing input on report narrative and key findings based on their data analysis. The Intern will lead the design and layout of the report within Adobe InDesign, and work with relevant team members on copy-editing.

4. Help create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all individuals in regards to diversity which may include geography, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, immigration status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, sex, age, ability and religion; and

5. Other duties as assigned.

Required Education, Experience and Skills:

  • Ability to work independently and take on new tasks
  • Attention to detail is extremely important
  • In-depth experience using 1) Adobe InDesign, 2) Excel (especially creating and editing charts and graphs), 3) Microsoft Word
  • Proven ability to manage highly detailed projects from beginning to end

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills

Project coordination skills are central to ensuring that publication timelines are met. A successful candidate will have proven project coordination experience as well as demonstrated skills using Microsoft Excel (basic formula, multi-tab analysis; creating and editing charts and graphs), and publication layout in Adobe InDesign. Experience with ArcGIS or similar visual data mapping software is preferred.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands:

  • Requires a high level of attention to detail to ensure accuracy
  • Requires frequent use of telephone, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams including the ability to communicate in a clear and understandable manner
  • Frequently requires the ability to work for several hours at a time at a desk
  • Requires frequent participation in repetitive motion activities including typing on a computer keyboard

Additional Information
 Reports to: Research Manager

Classification: Intern, part-time (10 hours/week), temporary, non-exempt

Compensation: $16/hr; This position is not eligible for employee benefits
 

MCN Internship Benefits: Complimentary 1-year MCN Individual Membership (worth $50) plus 2 complimentary registrations for an MCN-hosted training during the first year following the completion of internship (estimated value up to $500). Complete listing of upcoming trainings available at: https://www.minnesotanonprofits.org/all-events

Hours/Schedule: This is a 12 week, 10-hour per week position beginning approximately June 3. The hours per week may vary depending on the pace of the project. Remote work options are available within MCN’s business hours (Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). Some flexibility will be accommodated as is necessary.

Location: The Intern is required to reside in Minnesota and invited to work occasionally at MCN’s St. Paul office. Due to the complexity of varying state labor and tax laws across the United States, work outside of Minnesota is generally not permitted.

Other: The Minnesota Council of Nonprofits is recognized as an Employer of National Service with the Corporation for National and Community Service. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

The Minnesota Council of Nonprofits is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, pregnancy, familial status, disability (including those related to pregnancy or childbirth), membership or non-membership in a labor organization, sexual orientation, size, status with regard to public assistance, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under local, state or federal statute, ordinance or regulation.