Intern, The Hive

SUMMARY USA for UNHCR, a certified Great Place to Work non-profit organization headquartered in Washington, DC, is excited to announce its annual Internship Program for Summer 2025. USA for UNHCR’s vision is “A world where every person forced to flee can build a better future.” and its mission is to protect and support refugees by mobilizing resources, elevating awareness, and driving action through a network of engaged supporters. The Hive team seeks a highly motivated individual to serve as an intern. This paid internship will provide excellent opportunities for contributing to USA for UNHCR’s mission and vision. The internship is open to undergraduate students who are in the process of completing a degree in Information Systems, Statistics, UX/UI Design, Computer Science, Social Sciences, or equivalent coursework and wish to gain exposure to data science and analytics, product management, and research. The internship is an in-person 10-week assignment. The intern will be expected to work with the Hive team and participate in various programmatic team activities. The intern must embody USA for UNHCR values: Passionate, Data-Driven, Transparent, Forward-Thinking, Cutting Edge, and Dynamic. This paid internship runs from June 2, 2025, to August 8, 2025. The position is hybrid, requiring in-office work on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, and remote work on Monday and Friday. The intern must be available for the entire 10-week duration. The internship is based at our office in New York, NY. Room and board are not included. DIVERSITY STATEMENT USA for UNHCR takes pride in cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace, producing diversity and difference of our staff at all levels. The more diversity we have in our team, the more unique perspectives, and bright ideas we share. At USA for UNHCR, we are driven by the value of excellence, while also acknowledging the multi-dimensional ways in which excellence can be achieved. In our work, excellence means that every employee, stakeholder and partner deserve the best care, regardless of their race, color, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical ability, sex, sexual orientation, and veteran status. We embrace employees and candidates from these underrepresented groups to help make this vision, A World Without Refugees, a reality. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Assist in providing research and interviews of potential speakers and attendees at the Hive’s annual event, #Innovate4Refugees. * Support in the development of the Hive’s signature product, which is an open data tool that enables access to open-source refugee data. * Support the Hive’s overall data practice, by assisting with data analysis, data visualization, data science and generative AI. * Support in collecting survey data and interviewing users to support the practice of leveraging data and technology to create solutions for and with refugees. * Prepare and edit documents and presentations for ongoing knowledge management. QUALIFICATIONS The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE * 0-2 years of relevant experience; undergraduate students who are in the process of completing a degree in Information Systems, Statistics, UX/UI Design, Computer Science, Social Sciences, or equivalent coursework * Ability to be a quick and eager learner * Strong attention to detail * Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word * Preferred proficiency in Python, SQL, Github and Google Collab * Experience in * Ability to quickly learn new software and database programs * Demonstrates passion; the willingness to go the extra mile and stellar customer service * Well organized, and proven ability to multi-task and manage their time * Strong communication skills, both written and verbal * Demonstrates passion for USA for UNHCR’s mission * Be able to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully * Have high energy, clear goal orientation and strong work ethic. * Be an effective team player, be collaborative. * Have strong organizational skills. * Maintain an open mind to others’ ideas and demonstrate professionalism and neutrality when navigating differing perspectives or sensitive topics. * Be able to adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands WORK LOCATION USA for UNHCR Office – New York, NY COMPENSATION $18 per hour DISABILITY SPECIFICATIONS USA for UNHCR will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. *USA for UNHCR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Refugees and all other protected classes are encouraged to apply.*

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