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Join Common Sense as a Data Analytics & Insights Intern, where you'll analyze various data to support decision-making for marketing and business development activities.

Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include data collection and preparation, conducting data analysis, generating insights, and developing visual reports to aid decision-making.

Skills: Proficiency in SQL and experience with data visualization tools like Tableau are required; familiarity with Python is a plus.

Qualifications: Strong analytical skills, ability to work collaboratively, and an understanding of A/B testing principles are preferred qualifications.

Location: San Francisco, CA, USA

Compensation: $25 - $25 / Hourly

Job Details

Job Location: San Francisco - SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Position Type: Internship

Salary Range: $25.00 Hourly

Description

DATA ANALYTICS & INSIGHTS INTERN

ABOUT

Common Sense is a nonprofit organization that gives kids, families, and schools the tools to make informed choices about media and technology. Families know us for our independent, age-based reviews of movies, TV shows, books, games, podcasts, and apps. Educators use our free curriculum and edtech reviews to plan lessons and integrate technology into their teaching practice. At our core, we are a children's advocacy group. We draw on original research, industry expertise, and community partnerships to advocate for laws and policies that help kids thrive.

We believe that true innovation happens when everyone has room at the table and the tools, resources, and opportunities to thrive. We hire and cultivate diverse teams of the best and brightest from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We offer a hybrid work model that combines in-office work and remote work opportunities, balancing operational effectiveness and collaboration.

SCOPE

The Data Analytics & Insights Intern will analyze data and generate insights to support decision-making across product and key stakeholder groups such as marketing and business development. This internship is ideal for someone who enjoys working with data, uncovering trends, and translating numbers into meaningful stories.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Data Collection & PreparationGather and clean data from multiple sources, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
Use SQL to query and transform large datasets for analysis.
Organize and document data sources to improve accessibility and reproducibility.
Data Analysis & Insights GenerationAnalyze user data across multiple platforms to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
Support cross-functional teams with data-driven decision-making.
Conduct exploratory data analysis (EDA) to uncover hidden patterns and correlations.
Reporting & VisualizationDevelop dashboards and reports using Tableau, Looker, or Google Data Studio.
Present insights through clear and compelling data visualizations.
Automate reporting processes to streamline access to key metrics.
Experimentation & Performance MeasurementAssist in A/B testing efforts and other experimentation methods.
Measure the impact of product changes and optimizations using statistical analysis.
Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs).

QUALIFICATIONS

SQL proficiency (querying, filtering, aggregating, and joining data).
Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, Looker, etc.).
Strong analytical thinking and ability to translate data into actionable insights.
Python for data manipulation (a plus, but not required).
Understanding of A/B testing principles and basic statistical analysis.
Ability to work collaboratively with technical and non-technical teams.
Curiosity, attention to detail, and a passion for working with data.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

REPORTS TO: Senior Director, Data & Technology
LOCATION: San Francisco, CA
DURATION: June 16 - August 22, 2025
PAY: $25/hr, up to 40 hours/week
This is a paid opportunity, and we will work with your clinical or internship office for school credit if necessary.
Interns must be available to attend weekly educational Lunch & Learns, which are held every Wednesday from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. (PST).

Common Sense provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected classification or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Common Sense will also consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. However, job offers are made on the condition that the applicant subsequently passes a criminal background check. If the background check indicates a prior criminal conviction, we will conduct an individualized assessment to determine whether the conviction should result in denial of employment. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider employment for qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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