Community Data Training Program

a.k.a. "The BroadStreet Internship"

BroadStreet is the place for public health data.

We proudly host a team of over 140 volunteers. Since 2020, we have hosted over 2,000 volunteers.

Maternal & Infant Health Track

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The Wonder Track

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We are recruiting for 2 tracks:

Make a Difference With Data, And Build Your Future

If you like data, you’re in the right place. At BroadStreet, you’ll work with real public health data and will collaborate with a team to plan a data-guided donation to a non-profit in the United States working on prevention and health. This is a great way to build your portfolio and to make a difference.

Who This Internship Is For

You’re curious about using data for the public good.
You want hands-on learning.

You want to make a difference, but next steps feel unclear.

You just want to help.

We see BroadStreet as a bridge to where you are now to where you want to be. This program is built to help you learn, practice, and grow, even if you’re just getting started.

All skill levels are welcome.

How the Program Works

During the 10- to 15-week cohort, about 140 interns work in teams of 4 - 7 people and collaborate to explore public health data and plan a data-guided donation to non-profits across the U.S. doing evidence-based work to improve health.

There’s a $130 application fee, which covers the donation and the overhead program costs. Every year we calculate program cost and distribute the cost between all tickets to keep our non-profit educational programs self-sustaining. The program may be eligible for academic credit, depending on your school.

Time, Location, and Cohorts

Location: You work 100% remotely (i.e. virtually), from anywhere.
Time Budget: You’ll spend about 5–10 hours per week in this internship, with flexibility built in.

Meeting times: Track teams meet once a week for about 1 hour (various times slots during the week, incl. some evening options). Additional meetings for career and community development. Working time outside of these meetings is flexible, but real. Please be sure you have 5-10 hours of "good brain time" each week. Please note: We try to encourage communication to occur mostly during the weekdays.

Cohorts.

3 cohorts a year
- February - Feb 2 – May 15 (75–150 hours, 15 weeks)
- June - June 1 – Aug 14 (50–100 hours, 10 weeks + 1 week holiday)
- September - Sept 14 – Dec 11 (60–120 hours, 12 weeks + 1 week holiday)

Choose-Your-Own Adventure. Did you finish strong and want to stay longer? We’ll help you explore next steps.

What You’ll Learn

Solve this real-world challenge: When resources are limited, can we use data to help us prioritize places and programs for investment and donation?

By the end, you’ll know how to:

Explore and understand public health data
Create data visualizations you can add to your portfolio
Work in a remote, professional setting
Collaborate with teammates and grow your network
Troubleshoot challenges to complete long-term projects

This is real-world experience, not theory alone.

Tools You’ll Use

Spreadsheets like Excel/Google sheets are the foundation (and the most common tools used on jobsites).

Then we build from there.

Optional add-ons to match your goals can be chosen, including data visualization tools (e.g. Tableau), analytics (RStudio), data storytelling, mapping, and more.

Academic Credit & Practicum Hours

Yes, many interns have earned course credit: Over 500 volunteers have gotten college credit from the BroadStreet internship that has counted towards their degree program since 2020. We guide you through the process after a 10-day orientation. You’ll meet early milestones first, then we help with paperwork and school coordination.

How to Join

We make it simple:.
No applications. No interviews.

Register to start the 10-day orientation. If you meet the milestones of the first 10 days, you’re invited to join the team. Most people do — the biggest challenge is time commitment. We want to be upfront about that.

Certificates, References, and Hiring

You can earn certificates by completing the program as well as additional learning modules.
Interns who successfully complete the internship program can request verification and letters after successful completion. The strongest letters are for those who become volunteer leaders while at BroadStreet.
While this is not a path to direct paid employment by BroadStreet, it’s a training program for gaining hands-on experience that supports your next career move.

3 Steps to Join Now

To reserve your spot

Step 1. Select the track that aligns best with your career goals.
Step 2. Select the day you hope to join.
Step 3. Register for the Orientation Webinar for track + month. This includes paying a $130 non-refundable and non-transferable application fee. This holds your spot so you can begin the 10-day onboarding process.

Cohorts onboarding begins immediately after the Orientation Webinar.

Unique Onboarding Process

We do not have applications or interviews. Joining is merit-based. Applying and reserving a spot allows you to start the process of becoming an intern. Applicants that meet the milestones of the first 10 days are invited to officially join the Community Data Internship program. In order to successfully complete the internship, activity milestones must also be met.

Track	Jan	Feb	March	April	May	June	July	Aug	Sept	Oct	Nov	Dec
Wonder Track
Maternal & Infant Health Track

Maternal & Infant Health Track

Pregnancy safer for all through assessment, education, and advocacy.

Cohort Months:

February, June, September

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The Wonder Track

Exploring disparities in preventable causes of death and uncovering solutions.

Cohort Months:

February, June, September

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Testimonials

Interning with BroadStreet definitely helped me to develop transferable skills. It exposed me to leadership skills that I didn't know I possessed ... It also allowed me to collaborate with other professionals that had similar values, yet diverse backgrounds because of the global environment. It was a great opportunity and I hope that it continues to help others grow in their mission to providing good data to those in need.

Liz S.

Collaboration and time management has been some of the skills I developed and are more proficient in since BroadStreet. I have a greater appreciation for Data and data visualization process. Broadstreet has brought me a lot of clarify on the world of data, from collection to visualization. I love that I was able to see how the data moves through the steps to being published. I am super excited to use my skills that I learned through Broadstreet in my public health career.

Kimberly B.

Being a team member at BroadStreet has added value to my development: self-discipline for remote work to provide deliverables; analytics (i.e. developing hypothesis, data discovery, data preparation, generating data models, communicating results) data -entry, data wrangling, networking skills and more.

Matt W.

BroadStreet has allowed me to network beyond my imagination! I have been able to learn new skills and put them to use. Having the support of all the staff, volunteers and other students during my time at BroadStreet has really allowed me to grow as an individual... My LinkedIn connections continue to grow and allow me to explore other options in the field of Public Health. I am extremely grateful for BroadStreet ... and what staff has done.

Zira V.

BroadStreet helped me enhance my data analysis and quality control skills. It has helped me to adjust and learn to work effectively in both a remote workplace and a public health setting. The experience was really beneficial for my development as a public health professional.

Kevin C.

I gained unparalleled experience and a depth of knowledge and application. I also made an excess of connections and continue to benefit by engaging with members of BroadStreet. Tracy and my peers have been pivotal in boosting me into my career and helping me to better understand the world. My experience at BroadStreet has been fantastic, and I’m so appreciative of it.

Brooke C.

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

Internship Steps

Rejoining & Restarting

Paperwork

International Applicants

Steps STEP 1. Select Track Please start by selecting a track that suits your career goals.

We have multiple cohorts a year and multiple tracks to choose from.

STEP 2. Choose Cohort

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.

STEP 3. The 10-Day Orientation replaces interviews

While we do not interview or filter out candidates before the start date, there is a 10-day onboarding process. The true screening process occurs during a 10-day onboarding process at the start of the internship. All applicants are welcome to start the onboarding process. Applicants who meet the milestones of the first 10 days are invited to join a team and become an official intern at BroadStreet. All milestones must be met within those first 10 days to proceed as an intern.

For additional questions not answered by our FAQ, contact: hello[at]broadstreet.io and include "Internship" in the subject line.

We recommend reviewing each track and selecting one that aligns with your career goals and time availability.

Wonder track is great for hands on data experience (all levels welcome!)
Maternal and Infant Health Track is recommended for aspiring leaders, program planners, health education specialists, grant writers, etc.

For additional questions not answered by our FAQ, contact:

hello[at]broadstreet.io and include "Internship" in the subject line.

No - Please do not send us your resume.

We do not review resumes or conduct screening interviews. We found a different way to see if the program was a good fit: Orientation week. We welcome everyone to start the 10-day Orientation process. We then invite whoever made it through that 10-day process to join a team.

Once a person is on a team and is a good teammate, then they are eligible for additional roles and opportunities called "Add-Ons". Add-ons include leadership roles, more advanced data positions, learning and skill-buidling programs, etc.

For additional questions not answered by our FAQ, contact:

hello[at]broadstreet.io and include "Internship" in the subject line.

Are you guaranteed a spot? Great question.

We hold a spot for you on our team, but it is up to you to get it and keep it.

Applicants who make it through the 10-day Orientation are offered a spot with rare exceptions.

What is the rare exception? Things like unprofessional decorum (e.g. rudeness or extreme carelessness [beyond just learning]). We reserve the right to remove anyone from the internship. Meeting the milestones is not a 100% - more of a guideline.

10-Day Orientation

There is a 10-day orientation process. We don't conduct interviews or have lengthy applications. Instead, the first 10-days is our screening process and doubles as a time for you to figure out if the internship is right for you. Applicants must make it through the milestones of the first 10 days to be offered a spot.

The orientation process is a screen for who has time to join a team and collaborate. About 70% of applicants make it through the 10-day orientation. The most common reason for interested applicants to not achieve the 10-day milestone is lack of time. We do not assess skill-level during orientation since everyone has a different baseline skill and all skill levels are welcome.

After orientation, there are monthly milestone checks. Active and engaged interns make it through the cohort and earn a certificate.

$130 for an opportunity to join? We know that $130 is an investment. Why the fee? Every year we take the cost of the internship and divide it by the number of tickets. It is a distributed community cost.

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

The short answer is that it depends on your job.

How flexible are the hours?

The total hours for each track includes meetings and any time spent working between the meetings.

1 hour a week is inflexible: Team Meetings. The rest of the time is flexible.

Team meetings. The only "time-locked task" are the team meetings 1 hour, once a week. Team meeting times vary. All are during the weekday (never Friday night or weekends) and may be during the day or in the evening (Eastern U.S. timezone). Team meetings are collaborative so missing those is associated with missing a core part of the project.
Other meetings. Other meetings occur, but are recorded.
Learning modules. Optional "Add-On" modules starting in month 2 also have meetings at particular times which may or may not be a core part of the "Add-On". Times vary (never Friday night or weekends).

Does it pair well with a full time job?

The short answer is that it depends on your job. If you are drained and tired at the end of your workday, what are the chances that there is enough brain energy to learn and collaborate with with colleagues?

Interns who get the most out of their experience have the energy and time to attend team meetings, learn, troubleshoot, and work together with colleagues.

Please do not spread yourself too thin.

We want everyone to have long and happy careers.

Protect yourself from burnout.

For additional questions not answered by our FAQ, contact:

hello[at]broadstreet.io and include "Internship" in the subject line.

The Orientation Webinar is recorded and a recording is sent out a few hours after the Webinar once the video has processed.

While being at the Orientation Webinar is not required, it will contain information that is needed to get through the first milestone on Day 1 (Monday) and into Day 2 (Tuesday).

For additional questions not answered by our FAQ, contact:

hello[at]broadstreet.io and include "Internship" in the subject line.

Select An Option:

Maternal & Infant Health Track

Pregnancy safer for all through assessment, education, and advocacy.

Cohort Months:

February, June, September

The Wonder Track

Exploring disparities in preventable causes of death and uncovering solutions.

Cohort Months:

February, June, September

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Community Data Training Program

Maternal & Infant Health Track

The Wonder Track

We are recruiting for 2 tracks:

Make a Difference With Data, And Build Your Future

Who This Internship Is For

How the Program Works

Time, Location, and Cohorts

What You’ll Learn

Tools You’ll Use

Academic Credit & Practicum Hours

How to Join

Certificates, References, and Hiring

3 Steps to Join Now

Unique Onboarding Process

Maternal & Infant Health Track

The Wonder Track

Testimonials

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get started?

How do I know which track to join?

Should I send you my resume?

After I pay the $130 application fee, am I guaranteed a spot?

Is the non-refundable application fee for everyone?

Can I do this internship while I have a full time job?

What if I cannot make the Orientation Webinar? Is that required?

I have additional questions - who should I reach out to?

Select An Option:

Maternal & Infant Health Track

The Wonder Track