About the Organization
Founded in 1991 by successful businessman and philanthropist, Harold Grinspoon, the Harold Grinspoon Foundation (HGF) has invested more than $200 million in programs that make Jewish life and Jewish community more vibrant and more connected. Based in Agawam, Massachusetts (just five minutes from Springfield and thirty minutes from Hartford), HGF and its sister foundation the Harold Grinspoon Charitable Foundation (HGCF), employ over 125 employees and offer national and international philanthropic programs that range from enhancing Jewish life throughout the US and the globe, to bringing together colleges and universities to promote entrepreneurship, to providing support and resources for local farmers, to honoring local public school teachers, to supplying over 650,000 free books monthly to children throughout the world.
The Foundation offers the stability of a nearly thirty-year organization, while also exhibiting the creative, exciting, and fast-paced spirit of a start-up. As an endowed foundation committed to serving its target markets, it offers long-term growth opportunities while also driving positive impact for all those served.
HGF is seeking a dynamic Analytics Intern to join our team supporting multiple foundation initiatives, including the flagship program, PJ Library®. This part-time position (15 – 20 hours a week) will lead projects and will report to the Operations Analyst. Ideally, an Intern will begin June 3rd and end August 2nd, 2024, however we remain flexible on dates.
Responsibilities:
- Project: Conducting an analysis on PJL volume forecasting and actual books sent out to assess the alignment between our ordering quantities and subscribers' book needs at the time of shipment, potentially utilizing Tableau software. Additionally, exploring ways to refine the volume forecast check-in process for enhanced monitoring and decision-making.
- Document Analytics processes and procedures.
- Assisting with Tableau Champions resource documentation.
- Support in optimizing Tableau Online environment through streamlined processes for cleanliness and functionality.
- Collaborate closely with Senior Analytics Manager and Operations Analyst who will hand off ad-hoc projects, set priorities and inspect the output.
- Develop Tableau Admin Dashboard tailored to HGF using Admin Insights data source provided by Tableau online.
- Assist Research & Evaluation with various tasks (1-2 hours per week)
- Participate in weekly purchasing meetings, bi-weekly PJOW production updates, and monthly cost accounting meetings.
Requirements
Qualifications:
- Student working toward a college degree.
- Strong written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft office Suite, especially Excel.
- Comfortable with basic functions like VLOOKUP and pivot tables.
- Preferred experience with Tableau
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk, concentrating, and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Location
This position can be either remote or based out of the home office in Agawam, Massachusetts.
Compensation
To Apply
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Please send resume and cover letter in through our career website.
The Harold Grinspoon Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are invited to apply. For more information about the foundation and its programs, visit www.hgf.org.