Graduate Analyst Intern

First 5 Alameda County•Alameda, CA

6d•$30 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

First 5 Alameda County is seeking a motivated and equity-driven Graduate Analyst Intern to support a countywide initiative focused on understanding and strengthening mobile services available to children, families, and priority populations across Alameda County. This internship offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a high-impact systems-building project that will inform strategic planning, policy development, and cross-sector collaboration. Working alongside First 5 Alameda County's leadership and community partners, you will help identify opportunities to improve service coordination, equitable access, and long-term sustainability of mobile service delivery models.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a graduate program or recently graduated (Public policy, public health, and related disciplines preferred)
Strong research, analytical, and critical thinking skills
Experience organizing and analyzing qualitative and quantitative information
Comfortable working with spreadsheets, databases, and data visualization tools
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Passion for equity, systems change, and improving outcomes for children and families
Able to manage multiple projects while working both independently and collaboratively

Nice To Haves

GIS experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Conduct a comprehensive landscape analysis of mobile services across Alameda County
Define and classify mobile service models across key sectors
Identify service providers, delivery models, and service offerings
Analyze geographic coverage, target populations, and service accessibility
Develop and maintain a comprehensive mobile services inventory database
Document provider information, eligibility requirements, referral processes, and service areas
Conduct geographic mapping to visualize service distribution and identify underserved communities
Examine alignment between available services and community needs
Conduct a high-level scan of funding and sustainability models
Research reimbursement opportunities, partnership models, and fiscal leveraging strategies
Identify common funding approaches that support long-term sustainability of mobile services
Assess partnerships, referral pathways, and coordination across systems of care
Identify service gaps, duplication, and opportunities for greater collaboration
Research promising and innovative mobile service models
Develop recommendations to strengthen equitable service delivery across Alameda County
Prepare reports, presentations, and visual materials to communicate findings
Present recommendations to internal leadership and external stakeholders
Develop tools and resources that support future planning and decision-making
Develop a comprehensive Mobile Services Landscape Analysis Report
Create and maintain a countywide Mobile Services Inventory Database
Produce geographic maps illustrating service availability and underserved communities
Conduct a funding and sustainability scan of mobile service models
Identify promising practices and innovative models that may be adapted for Alameda County
Develop recommendations to improve service coordination, referral pathways, and equitable access
Prepare a final presentation summarizing findings and strategic recommendations for executive leadership and community partners

Benefits

Hands-on experience in public sector research and systems analysis
Hands-on experience in geographic mapping and service gap analysis
Hands-on experience in cross-sector systems building and service coordination
Hands-on experience in strategic planning and policy development
Hands-on experience in equity-centered research and community engagement
Hands-on experience in data management, visualization, and reporting
Hands-on experience presenting findings to executive leadership, governing bodies, and community stakeholders
Practical experience conducting large-scale landscape analyses
Practical experience translating research into strategic recommendations
Practical experience supporting systems change initiatives that improve outcomes for children and families