Data and Evaluation Non-paid Internship

ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND :

The Hidden Genius Project is a non-profit headquartered in Oakland, California, that trains and mentors Black male youth in technology creation, entrepreneurship, and leadership skills to transform their lives and communities. The Hidden Genius Project seeks to reveal the true potential of Black male youth and empower them to become leaders who drive change from within their communities.

Through a student-centered, project-based approach, we invest in young Black men, equipping them with technology training and connecting them to an ecosystem of innovation and empowerment. Since its founding in 2012 and establishment of a full-time infrastructure in 2015, The Hidden Genius Project has expanded to operate Intensive Immersion Programs in Oakland, Richmond (CA), Los Angeles, Detroit, Chicago, Atlanta, and Baltimore. As we continue our national growth trajectory in 2025, we remain committed to delivering impactful programming while navigating the evolving landscape of public health challenges. Our vision is to continue expanding our reach and positively impacting thousands of young Black males and their communities.

JOB IDENTIFICATION :

Job Title : Data and Evaluation Intern

Department : Programs

Supervisor Title : Learning and Evaluation Director

POSITION PURPOSE AND SUMMARY :

The Data and Evaluation Intern will support The Hidden Genius Project's data systems and reporting functions, contributing directly to the organization's mission of training and mentoring Black male youth in technology creation, entrepreneurship, and leadership. This entry-level role provides hands-on experience with Salesforce, Google Workspace, and other technical platforms, offering an opportunity to develop data management, cybersecurity-adjacent, and administrative IT skills that are valuable for future workforce opportunities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Essential Functions :

Salesforce Data Entry & Management

• Enter, update, and clean data within Salesforce.
• Support account management tasks (account creation, sign-ins, password resets, etc.).
• Assist with contact and account data organization to support national program operations.
• Help implement and test basic Salesforce features such as fields, page layouts, templates, and list

views (training provided).

workflows.

Technical and Systems Support

Data Reporting & Evaluation

Email and Communication Systems

Non-Essential Functions :

General All-Staff Responsibilities :

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :

Required :

Desired :

ROLE OVERVIEW :

Role Location : (Oakland, CA)

Status : Intern (part time hours)

Schedule : [Total hours per week], starting [start time], including evenings and weekends as needed.

Manages : N / A

Years of experience : 0-3

Working relationships : At each location, site team members work closely with their immediate team, supervisor, and key leadership to support daily operations and program success. They also connect with colleagues in similar roles across different locations to share best practices and strengthen our collective impact. Central team members provide organization-wide support, collaborating across departments and locations to ensure seamless operations and strategic growth. Together, every team member plays a vital role in advancing our mission.

Our organization operates within a dynamic structure that supports both site-based and central team roles. Site-based team members play a key role in our 15-month youth program, with an immersive summer schedule (Monday-Friday, between 7 AM - 6 PM for seven weeks) and a structured fall schedule that includes full-time hours, one evening per week, and one Saturday per month. Meanwhile, central team members maintain a Monday-Friday schedule (typically between 7 AM - 6 PM), supporting organizational needs through strategic initiatives, cross-functional collaboration, and efforts beyond core job duties. Regardless of role, every team member contributes to our shared mission and the success of our Geniuses.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

The Hidden Genius Project operates in a dynamic and flexible work setting to best support our mission and the needs of our youth. We are flexible but require an onsite commitment for the first year of employment.

Site-Based Roles : Staff in these roles work from programming locations within local communities. These locations have traditionally included school sites, faith-based institutions, and other commercial or community spaces designated for youth development programs. Site-based roles require adaptability to varying facilities and settings, ensuring a safe and engaging environment for program delivery. Site-based roles have the flexibility to work remotely as approved by supervisors and within our workplace policy and program needs.

Central Team : Primarily based between our headquarters in Oakland and our Los Angeles site in CA, both feature a modern office setting. While many responsibilities are managed from a central location, team members have the flexibility to work remotely as needed and within our workplace policy. Remote work arrangements require supervisor approval, proactive communication, self-discipline, and the ability to collaborate effectively across time zones and locations.

General Work Conditions :

BENEFITS OF THE ROLE :

COMPENSATION :

This is a non-pay internship.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :