Quantitative Research Intern Jobs in Michigan (NOW HIRING)

We are now accepting internship applications. The mission of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness. For more information, please visit our MDHHS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan.

Location: Remote/Hybrid

Must be willing to intern 10-20 hours a week

Intern Responsibilities / Projects:

• Disaggregate and analyze quantitative and qualitative data from training evaluations and surveys.
• Identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for program improvement.
• Develop data visualizations, dashboards, charts, and summary reports for stakeholders.
• Assist in designing and implementing evaluation plans and data collection strategies.
• Support the development of evaluative capacity-building resources, including tools, guides, and training materials.
• Conduct literature reviews on evaluation methods and best practices.
• Assist with survey development, administration, and analysis.
• Help monitor program outcomes using established evaluation frameworks.
• Prepare presentations and executive summaries for leadership.
• Participate in project meetings and contribute ideas for continuous improvement.

At the time of internship, must be currently pursuing or holding a degree in fields such as Social Work, Human Services, Education, Child Development, Sociology, Public Policy, or Non-Profit Management. Schedule: Flexible; approximately 10-20 hours per week Duration: Semester-based or as agreed

Preferred Skills / Qualifications:

• Coursework in program evaluation, research methods, or statistics.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel; Qualtrics, Power BI, or similar software is preferred.
• Familiarity with survey platforms such as Qualtrics, SurveyMonkey, or Microsoft Forms.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience using data visualization software such as Tableau, PowerPoint, and other similar platforms

For questions regarding this internship, please contact Samantha Ruhl at RuhlS@michigan.gov. MDHHS is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran-Friendly Employer.

Accommodations: If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator.

State of Michigan unpaid Intern positions do not include a comprehensive benefits plan.