Systems and Data Intern

Mellon Foundation 

Systems and Data Intern (Grants Management Team)

The Mellon Foundation (“Foundation”) believes that the arts and humanities are where we express our complex humanity, and we believe that everyone deserves the beauty, transcendence, and freedom to be found there. Through our grants, we seek to build just communities enriched by meaning and empowered by critical thinking, where ideas and imagination can thrive. The Foundation makes grants in four core program areas - Higher Learning, Arts and Culture, Public Knowledge, and Humanities in Place - and through its signature Presidential Initiatives. The Foundation seeks a Systems and Data Intern for our Grants Management Team. 

Position Summary: 

The Foundation is seeking a Systems and Data Intern to work with the Grants Management Team during a 10-week summer intensive program. The Grants Management Team is responsible for managing the Foundation’s grantmaking process. This is an in-person internship in our New York City offices. The Systems and Data Intern will support a range of projects throughout their time at the Foundation and will gain exposure to a wide spectrum of grantmaking data and grantmaking processes.  

Position Description: 

Responsibilities may include, but will not be limited to the following:  

• Data Analysis: Collect, clean, and analyze datasets related to Mellon funding 
• Visualization Creation: Design and develop interactive and static visualizations to communicate insights effectively 
• Reports Development: Collaborate with stakeholders to build and maintain reports for monitoring process performance and outcomes
• Storytelling: Translate data findings into compelling narratives to support grantmaking, strategy development, and learning 
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including program, researchers, and communications staff, to understand data needs and deliver actionable insights
• Documentation: Maintain thorough documentation of data processes and reporting methodologies

Qualifications: 

• Currently pursuing or have recently completed, within the past year, a degree in Data Science, Analytics, Computer Science, Statistics, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel and SQL. 
• Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, or similar). 
• Strong communication skills with an ability to explain complex data findings to non-technical audience 
• Commitment to the Foundation’s mission and high level of professionalism  

Mellon Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. Mellon offers a generous total reward package that includes base salary and a comprehensive benefits program, as well as an excellent working environment. Mellon is committed to providing compensation that is competitive and equitable within the philanthropic sector. The estimated salary range for this role is $27.00 - $30.00 per hour. The amount of pay offered will be determined by several factors, including but not limited to qualifications, unique skills, credentials, or experience that is expected to impact the candidate’s contribution to the role. We will also consider market data as well as the Foundation’s internal pay equity framework.

The Mellon Foundation is committed to access and inclusion for our applicants. If you have accessibility requests to support your participation in the hiring process, please let us know at your earliest convenience.

Please note that Mellon maintains a hybrid work schedule, with three days per week in person at the Foundation’s Manhattan offices.  

Candidates should apply by submitting a cover letter describing fit for the position and a resume by February 28th.  Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered.   

The Foundation will consider each complete application carefully but only contact those individuals it believes are most qualified for the position.