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Computer Science & Data Intern

Men's Health Network
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Computer Science & Data Science Intern (Computer Science / Data Analytics Focus)

Men’s Health Network (MHN) is seeking a proactive and technically skilled Computer Science or Data Science intern with experience in Python, R, or other data-focused programming languages to support our data, analytics, and reporting initiatives. This role is ideal for a student who enjoys working with real-world datasets, building visualizations, improving data workflows, and collaborating with public health professionals to strengthen community and men’s health outcomes.

This internship offers hands-on experience applying computational, analytical, and automation skills to support public health reporting, including our ongoing efforts to modernize and standardize community and state-level men’s health data.

 

Responsibilities

Data & Analytics Support (Primary Focus)

  • Assist Master’s and Undergraduate-level public health interns in understanding, cleaning, visualizing, and automating datasets related to population health, men’s health indicators, and social determinants of health.
  • Use Python or R to support data transformation, reproducible workflows, statistical analysis, and data pipeline improvements for community and public health reports.
  • Support the development of dashboards, charts, visual summaries, and automated reporting tools to enhance how data is communicated to policymakers, community partners, and the public.
  • Help evaluate current data processes and recommend opportunities for automation, version control, reproducibility, and improved documentation.
  • Assist in creating standardized structures for the State of Men’s Health Report Card and other ongoing analytics projects.

 

IT & Systems Support (Secondary Focus)

  • Provide general technical assistance to staff and interns.
  • Support troubleshooting of hardware, software, and network issues as needed.
  • Contribute to the maintenance and usability of MHN’s website, online platforms, and internal systems.
  • Assist with cybersecurity best practices and secure data handling.
  • Help maintain accurate digital documentation, metadata, and asset tracking.

 

Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in a Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology, or related program.
  • Experience using Python and/or R for data analysis, visualization, or automation.
  • Familiarity with pandas, NumPy, ggplot2, tidyverse, or similar libraries is a plus.
  • Interest in applying computational skills to public health and community-based projects.
  • Ability to explain technical concepts to nontechnical peers, especially in public health and policy roles.
  • Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills.
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
  • Prior experience with IT support, data analytics, Git/GitHub, or dashboard tools (e.g., Tableau) is beneficial but not required.

 

Benefits

  • Apply Python/R skills to meaningful real-world public health datasets.
  • Gain experience in data cleaning, visualization, workflow development, and automation.
  • Contribute to national-level men’s health reporting and policy-supporting analytics.
  • Build a data portfolio aligned with nonprofit, healthcare, analytics, and research sectors.
  • Collaborate directly with Master’s-level public health professionals and learn cross-disciplinary communication.
  • Receive mentorship from IT and public health leaders.
  • Opportunities for academic credit depending on your institution’s requirements.
  • Participate in field trips to federal, governmental, and off-campus public health settings.

Join us in meaningfully impacting the health of men and boys by applying your technical and analytical expertise to support public health research, education, and advocacy.

 

More About Men’s Health Network

There is an ongoing, increasing, and often silent crisis in the health and well-being of men. Due to limited awareness, insufficient health education, and culturally conditioned behaviors, men's physical and mental health outcomes continue to decline.

The men’s health crisis is most evident in mortality statistics:

  • Men die six years younger on average than women.
  • Male mortality has increased across every age group for the past three decades.

Men’s Health Network was created to address this crisis through education, advocacy, and community engagement.

MHN’s Core Goals Include:

  1. Reducing premature mortality among men and boys.
  2. Improving men’s physical and mental health outcomes.
  3. Reducing cycles of addiction and violence.
  4. Increasing government involvement in men's health initiatives.
  5. Strengthening support for men’s health across communities and healthcare systems.

 

Hear What Past Interns Say About MHN

 

This is an unpaid, volunteer internship opportunity.

Men’s Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.

 

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

At Men’s Health Network, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment opportunities.

 

Nonprofit Internship Compliance Statement

Men’s Health Network complies with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines for unpaid internships. MHN’s internships are educational in nature, designed to provide meaningful, career-relevant experience under the close supervision of staff. Interns do not displace regular employees, and participation does not entitle interns to paid employment. This ensures compliance while providing an exceptional professional learning opportunity in the nonprofit advocacy space.