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Grants and Data Analytics Intern

The Long Center for the Performing Arts
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Grants and Data Analytics Intern:

The Grants and Data Analytics Intern will work closely with the Community Programs team to organize, analyze, and visualize grant data associated with the City of Austin’s Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment funding programs. The intern will help design dashboards that track applications, awards, funding distribution, program outcomes, and key portfolio metrics.

The ideal candidate should be comfortable working with data exports, cleaning data, creating metrics, and building dashboards in tools like Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, or Excel. An interest in the arts, music, government, public administration, or arts administration is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Export and organize grant data from our grant database
  • Clean, validate, and prepare datasets for analysis
  • Develop dashboards and visual reports using Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools
  • Create key performance indicators (KPIs) for grantmaking activities
  • Identify trends and insights within grant application and reporting data
  • Support funder reporting and internal decision-making processes
  • Document dashboard definitions and reporting procedures
  • Collaborate with program and operations staff to understand reporting needs

Qualifications

  • Pursuing a degree in Data Analytics, Business Analytics, Statistics, Information Systems, Economics, Computer Science, or related field
  • Strong Excel skills
  • Experience creating dashboards and visualizations
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent attention to detail

Learning Opportunities

The intern will gain hands-on experience in:

  • Business intelligence and dashboard development
  • Nonprofit & government impact measurement
  • Grantmaking operations
  • Data storytelling and visualization
  • Strategic decision support

Why Intern with the Long Center? 

Interning with the Long Center provides an opportunity to peek behind the curtains at Austin’s front row. Learn about employment from back of house to front of house and beyond while supporting Austin’s premier nonprofit Performing Arts Center and City of Austin funding programs.

Perks of interning with the Long Center include: 

  • One-on-one mentorship with a professional in your field of interest 
  • Hands-on experience working with a small and talented team  
  • Contributing to a mission that is leading the way in ensuring we can continue to gather safely, advancing arts in our community, and showcasing local talent 
  • Professional development opportunities including networking and resume workshops 
  • Access to world class shows—working behind the scenes, trying your hand at a front of house role, or enjoying VIP access to our member lounge  

The Long Center is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we strive for a team that reflects Austin’s diverse culture. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, sex or age. 

Majors:

Data Analytics, Business Analytics, Information Systems, Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, Records Management, Nonprofit Administration, Arts Management.