Community Data Internships
BroadStreet is proud to host a team of over 140 volunteers from around the world. Our volunteer network of interns past and present is 1800 strong and growing.
We are recruiting for 2 tracks:
About Internships
We are looking for volunteers who are interested in data for the public good. A love and appreciation of data is required. Please join ready to learn and collaborate.
Logistics
This is a 10- to 15-week, unpaid volunteer internship. Internship duration varies by cohort. The estimated time commitment is 5 to 10 hours per week (Total hours = 50 to 150). Interested interns who qualify will have the option to extend the time of their internship at BroadStreet.
How to Join
All skill-levels are welcome to apply. We have 3 cohorts a year that begin immediately after the Orientation Webinar. Please select your preferred track and reserve a spot in the Orientation Webinar on the day when you wish to start. There is a non-refundable application fee which covers: (1) basic tech expenses and (2) a donation to The Community Health Index Fund.
Onboarding
Our application process is unique and surprisingly straightforward. We do not filter out candidates or conduct interviews. The true screening process occurs during a 10-day onboarding process at the start of the internship. All volunteers who meet the milestones of the first 10 days are invited to join a team and become an official intern at BroadStreet.
The BroadStreet Community Data Internships are a great place to gain experience for future employment. The Internships are run by volunteers for volunteers. Since everyone is a volunteer, this internship should not be considered a path to paid employment at BroadStreet. See FAQs below for additional information for international students and those seeking course credit for school volunteer-hours, internship, or practicum.
Learning Objectives
By the end of the internship, all interns will have:
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Gained career-ready skills while solving real-world health challenges using a data-guided approach.
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Created shareable data visualizations and/or graphics for your work portfolio.
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Built professional experiences in a remote/virtual, global work environment.
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Connected with teammates from around the world and expanded professional networks.
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Learned how to troubleshoot challenges, overcome roadblocks, and achieve goals.
How to Join
We have multiple tracks that begin at different times of the year.
Step 1. Select the track that aligns best with your career goals.
Step 2. Select the day you hope to join.
Step 3. Reserve your spot by registering for the Orientation Webinar for your selected track and month. This includes paying a non-refundable and non-transferable application fee.
Please Note: Applying and reserving a spot does not guarantee that you will become an intern. All applicants must meet all milestones within the first 10 days to officially join as an intern. In order to successfully complete the internship, activity milestones must also be met.
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Maternal & Infant Health Track |
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How do I get started?Please start by selecting a track that suits your career goals. We have multiple cohorts a year and multiple tracks to choose from. Once the best track is selected, then choose your starting date. Please "Reserve A Spot" by paying your application fee and registering for the Orientation Webinar on the day you wish to start. While we do not interview candidates, there is a 10-day onboarding process. All milestones must be met within those first 10 days to proceed as an intern.
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How do I know which track to join?We recommend reviewing each track and selecting one that aligns with your career goals and time availability.
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Can I use BroadStreet for course credit for my school or university?Questions for you: Does your school or university offer credit hours for volunteer or work experiences? Does your degree have a graduation requirement for an internship, practicum, or work experience? If you answered yes to either question above, it is possible that BroadStreet will fulfill your university's requirements. BroadStreet has been utilized by over 300 undergraduate and graduate students to fulfill degree requirements and/or to get extra credit hours for volunteerism. Hours needed. Do you need more than 100 hours? If so, it is possible to extend your time at BroadStreet as long as you are an intern in good standing (active, meeting milestones, etc.). We estimate that interns will get 5-10 hours a week so please allow yourself enough time. We encourage interns who are seeking course credit to take on leadership roles and/or more advanced roles while in the internship.
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Can International Student studying in the U.S. use this internship for CPT or OPT?Are you needing CPT or OPT? CPT - Many international students join BroadStreet and use it for CPT. If you join the internship and make it through the milestones of the onboarding process within the first 10 days, we will give you an offer letter which has information that will be important for CPT. Please consult your University's International Student Office for more official information regarding CPT requirements. OPT - Unfortunately, we do not recommend becoming a BroadStreet intern to fulfill OPT. OPT requires over 20 hours a week. We can verify 5-10 hours a week only.
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I have paperwork for you to sign, where do I send that?Please do not send us paperwork. We verify internship status and accept paperwork requests only after day 10 of the internship. Why? We have a unique onboarding process here at BroadStreet. We do not conduct interviews or pre-screen applicants. Instead, applicants sign up for the month they hope to join and we see how everyone does in the first 10 days of the internship. No one is officially an intern until day 10 and not everyone gets in. Please email hello@broadstreet.io if you have additional questions.
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Is the non-refundable application fee for everyone?Yes. The BroadStreet Community Data Internships were created for interns by interns. Our intern-led steering committee voted to have an application fee for three reasons: (1) To manage a large number of applicants. We hope that only the most interested applicants will apply. (2) To cover basic tech fees (Slack, Zoom, Google Drive, our HR management software called Airtable) (3) To provide seed funding to our Community Index Fund. Throughout the year, we would like to donate and support other non-profit organizations across the U.S. doing evidence-based work in areas of high opportunity. If you are living outside of the U.S. and/or your family is earning in a different currency that does not have a good exchange rate with the U.S. dollar, please let us know. While we will not waive or reduce the application fee, this is important information. We will gather this information and may change our policy in the future. Email: hello@broadstreet.io
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Can I do this internship while I have a full time job?The short answer is that it depends on your job. All BroadStreet internships are designed to be flexible with a mixture of synchronous and asynchronous work. All interns need enough time and energy to learn. Interns get the most out of their experience when they have the time and energy to attend team meetings and work together with colleagues.