Part Time Internship - Educational Partnerships & Workforce Investments Programs

Team: Educational Partnerships and Workforce Investments Programs Reports to: Director of Education and Workforce Programs The Massachusetts Life Sciences Center (MLSC) is an economic development and investment agency with a mission of supporting the growth and development of the life sciences in Massachusetts. For more information, visit www.masslifesciences.com. DESCRIPTION: The Educational Partnerships and Workforce Investments Intern will report to the Director of Educational Partnerships and Workforce Investments Programs, and will work closely with Program Associates on projects and initiatives to further the MLSC's mission. The role generally supports the administration of grants and other funding programs, research and compiling data and other related duties as needed. This position is ideally suited for an energetic and highly motivated individual who would like to gain exposure to program management, data analysis and life sciences workforce development. FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES: • Assist with maintaining detailed spreadsheets that track programmatic information and financial data on an ongoing basis; • Assist with data analysis and automation of process workflows; • Synthesize results and findings with a written report and company presentation; • Assist with external events (career fairs) when possible; • Researching external organizations and key stakeholders to gather relevant data. • Provide administrative support for funding programs, including: o compiling and updating email distribution lists for program outreach; o compiling and updating alumni interns information; o supporting with administrative review of applications; o data entry, analysis and reporting; and o assisting with post-award management and tracking of deliverables. Requirements • Undergraduate student (part or full time) with a minimum of one year of professional work experience. * Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. • AirTable or similar data management platforms knowledge is desired. • Must be detail oriented. • Demonstrate strong organizational skills. • Ability to work well both in teams and independently. • Must be ready to learn new systems and processes. • Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Ability to exercise initiative in following through on assignments within stated deadlines. • Must have high interpersonal skills, be able to maintain confidentiality and possess good judgement. • Research skills a plus. Benefits N/A