BCLA Summer Internship - Human Services Fellow Data Analytics & Homeless Prevention

(Must be currently enrolled in BCLA during summer 2026 to apply)

The BCLA Summer Internship Program aims to secure 50 meaningful internship placements for students across a variety of sectors, including small businesses, nonprofit organizations, and entrepreneurial ventures.

The internship below is offered in partnership with a supporting organization that is excited to invest in and support an LMU student like you. If this opportunity aligns with your career interests and goals, we encourage you to take advantage of it and apply.

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• Position Title: Human Services Division Fellow – Data Analytics & Homelessness Prevention
  Organization: City of Santa Monica – Human Services Division
  Location: Hybrid, Santa Monica 
• Job Type: BCLA Summer Internship 
• Number of Positions: 1 Intern  
  Academic Level: Incoming Junior, Senior, Master's (in Fall 2026)   
  College: Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts  
• Hours: Approximately 30-hours per week for 8 weeks  
• Duration: Summer 2026  
• Compensation: [$4000 stipend, and/or course credit, as applicable] 

Position Overview

The Human Services Division Fellow will contribute to the City’s homelessness prevention strategy by strengthening data systems, research capacity, and performance evaluation tools. This internship is ideal for a student who enjoys working with data and is motivated to apply analytical skills in a public service context.

The Fellow will help translate complex housing and homelessness data into actionable insights that inform policy, funding decisions, and community interventions. This is a hands-on opportunity to support local government efforts aimed at housing stability and systems improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of a Homelessness Prevention dashboard to track program outcomes and performance indicators
• Compile and analyze housing and homelessness data from peer cities to support benchmarking efforts
• Contribute to the creation of a Data Analytics Playbook outlining processes, metrics, and best practices
• Support data entry, validation, and quality assurance processes
• Draft data informed reports, summaries, and internal memos for leadership and cross sector partners
• Translate quantitative findings into clear narrative insights for diverse audiences

Preferred Interests and Skills

• Quantitative and qualitative research skills
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities
• Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets; familiarity with Tableau or Power BI is a plus
• High attention to detail and data accuracy
• Ability to interpret data and communicate findings clearly in writing
• Relevant Academic Backgrounds

Students majoring in:

• Sociology
• Economics
• Political Science
• Psychology with a research emphasis
• Mathematics
• Urban Studies

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the internship, the Fellow will:

• Gain practical experience in municipal data analysis and program evaluation
• Strengthen technical skills in data tracking and dashboard development
• Develop the ability to translate research into policy relevant insights
• Contribute meaningfully to homelessness prevention efforts at the local government level

This fellowship offers an opportunity to apply liberal arts research and analytical training to real world social challenges while building professional experience in public service and data analytics.