Data and Engagement Intern (Youth Well-Being)

Arlington County VA•Arlington, WA

16h•Hybrid

About The Position

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Arlington County requires all applicants to thoroughly complete each section of the application, including prior job responsibilities, duties, and supplemental questions. While you may attach a resume, it will not replace a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Arlington County's Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking a Data and Engagement Intern for the Arlington Children and Youth Well-being Plan, a new strategic plan on how the county and community will address children and youth well-being to ensure all youth have the opportunities they need to thrive. This position will support the data collection and review of youth well-being indicators. Arlington County DHS is committed to delivering client services in an effective, equitable, respectful, and trauma-informed manner. Our staff is dedicated to ensuring our clients are approached, engaged and cared for in ways that demonstrate competency, sensitivity and awareness of factors which impact the client experience including but not limited to: cultural identity, gender, racial, and ethnic diversity, religious/spiritual ascription, physical capability, cognitive and literacy levels, sexual orientation, and linguistic needs.

Requirements

Recent, 2025 and/or 2026 college graduates earning either a Bachelor’s or a Master’s degree in the area of consideration prior to the start date of the Cohort Program (Sept. 2026) must have:
No professional-level work experience (less than one year) in the internship field
You may be a currently enrolled student in a Master’s degree program related to the internship, but you must not have significant professional-level work experience in the internship area and must be available to work during designated hours.
Public or Business Administration, Public Health, Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Health Informatics, Data Science, or a related field.
The successful candidate will have experience in using Excel to design advanced data collection and analysis tools, and the ability to rapidly learn new reporting and analysis software.
They will have demonstrated strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills that include an acute attention to detail.
Collaborative teamwork and communication are essential to the position, as is the ability to communicate complex data both verbally and in a variety of written and visual formats to a wide range of audiences.
Applicant must possess, or obtain by time of appointment, a valid driver’s license, and must provide or authorize Arlington County to obtain a copy of official driving record. Any offer of employment may be contingent upon favorable review of the applicant’s driving record. Alternatively, the applicant must have the ability and willingness to use alternative methods of transportation to perform assigned duties and responsibilities at locations other than the primary worksite.

Nice To Haves

Preference may be given to candidates with a Master’s Degree and/or one or more of the following:
G.P.A. of 3.0 or above is preferred and applicants may be asked to provide certified official transcripts
Experience and proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite including Excel and PowerPoint
Experience researching, understanding, and interpreting technical and policy-related documentation
Experience interacting with multiple levels of staff and to express ideas clearly, verbally and in writing, to a variety of audiences
Experience working in a public health agency or another human services environment
Bilingual, fluent and literate, in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Collecting, cleaning, and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data related to children and youth well-being to support data-informed decision-making
Ensuring data sources are appropriate, current, verifiable, and well-documented for ongoing and future use
Developing and maintaining structured databases, spreadsheets, and data systems to ensure accuracy, consistency, and accessibility of information
Creating clear and compelling data visualizations, dashboards, and reports to support decision-making and communication
Utilizing available data analytic tools and supporting the development of new data collection and analysis processes
Coordinating with internal quality assurance staff to ensure proper data storage, access, and sharing across departments
Scheduling and coordinating community engagement sessions with stakeholders and community members
Preparing agendas, materials, and logistics for engagement activities
Facilitating engagement sessions to support inclusive, productive discussions
Summarizing findings and preparing reports and presentations for internal and external audiences