Data Storytelling Intern

YWCA South Hampton Roads

Location: South Hampton Roads, VA | Hybrid

 

Reports To: CEO

 

Schedule: May 25, 2026 – July 31, 2026 | Approximately 15 hours/week

 

Compensation: $20/hour + mileage stipend

About YWCA South Hampton Roads

 

YWCA South Hampton Roads is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. We support survivors of domestic and sexual violence, advance racial and gender equity, and strengthen families and communities through direct services, education, and advocacy.

Position Summary
The Data Storytelling & Impact Reporting Intern turns program and fundraising data into clear, compelling visuals and narratives that demonstrate impact. This role sits at the intersection of data, equity, and communications, helping staff, board, funders, and community members understand how YWCA SHR is making change.

Key Responsibilities

Impact Reporting & Data Organization

• Help design simple, repeatable templates for monthly/quarterly impact reports
• Create board-ready dashboards and charts using Excel/Google Sheets or other tools
• Support grant and funder reporting with clear, data-informed visuals

Data Storytelling & Visual Design

• Translate metrics into infographics, one-pagers, and social graphics
• Design branded materials in Canva and/or Adobe tools
• Support visuals for annual or quarterly impact reports and campaigns
• Contribute to slide decks and presentations for funders and partners

Story & Content Development

• Help develop a story bank of quotes, success stories, and visual examples
• Pair qualitative stories with quantitative program outcomes
• Produce data-driven content for social media, blogs, or newsletters

Qualifications

Minimum

• Current undergrad/grad student in Communications, Marketing, Graphic Design, Public Health/Policy, Data Analytics, Nonprofit Management, or related field
• Proficiency with Canva and mobile video apps (e.g., InShot, CapCut); Adobe a plus
• Comfortable with Excel/Google Sheets
• Strong visual storytelling and basic video/audio editing skills
• High attention to detail, strong organization, and respect for confidentiality
• Commitment to racial equity, gender justice, and survivor-centered work

Preferred

• Experience creating dashboards or data visualizations
• Familiarity with nonprofit or human services metrics
• Familiarity with Tableau/ Power BI
• Ability to simplify complex information for non-technical audiences

What You’ll Gain (Learning Outcomes)

• Practice translating program data into clear, accessible narratives and visuals
• Hands-on experience with design and visualization tools (e.g., Canva, Tableau)
• Skills in ethical, trauma-informed, and asset-based storytelling
• Exposure to how data informs grants, advocacy, donor engagement, and strategy
• Portfolio-ready impact one-pagers, dashboards, and campaign materials
• Mentorship, regular feedback, and cross-department exposure in a mission-driven nonprofit
• Collaboration with a small group of other non-profit agency interns with whom you will meet weekly to deliver on a joint project that will serve as a capstone to the internship

Work Environment

• Hybrid role with work primarily in an office environment; some off-site meetings or events
• Professional, confidential, and values-driven culture grounded in compassion, integrity, and empowerment

How to Apply

Submit a cover letter and resume via the job posting at www.ywca-shr.org.

 

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.