ITHAKA’s mission is to expand access to knowledge and education around the world. Our services — Artstor, JSTOR, Portico, and Ithaka S+R — enable people everywhere to learn, to grow, and to overcome historical barriers to education. In carrying out our mission, as employees we feel a deep responsibility to each other and our well-being, and are committed to building and sustaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.

This internship is partially funded by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and aims to support employers, such as ITHAKA, in offering opportunities to individuals with a connection to Michigan. This could include those attending a college or university in the state, residing in Michigan, or having personal ties to the area. It is designed to provide students in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) fields with meaningful, hands-on experience within Michigan.

The Role

ITHAKA is seeking a Data Intelligence Intern to join our Data Intelligence team in the summer of 2025. As a Data Intelligence Intern at ITHAKA, you’ll have a bird’s-eye view, working across all of the organization’s business units to assist with the development of data governance documentation, data analytics, data modeling, and processing. You’ll also help to evaluate ITHAKA’s potential investment in new areas aligned with our mission by modeling new business opportunities. This is a terrific learning and growth opportunity for an intern with strong skills to join a small, dynamic, collaborative, and engaging team where you’ll work closely with senior analysts.

This internship spans a period of 12 weeks, beginning on June 2, 2025. To be considered for this opportunity, you must have a connection to Michigan. This could include those attending a college or university in the state, residing in Michigan, or having personal ties to the area. Please ensure your application is submitted by the deadline of February 7, 2025.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to building our data model, including building Databricks workflows that create industry-standard data products.
  • Document our data products to improve the accuracy and value of information provided by AI tools available to stakeholders and contributors.
  • Assist with building Tableau workbooks.
  • Participate in team projects and share ideas. 
  • Partner with the Data Literacy team to improve data product discovery.

Experience and Skills

  • Actively enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in data science, computer engineering, mathematics, information systems, business analytics, business intelligence, or applied statistics
  • Proficiency in Spark SQL and version control tools like Gitlab and Github
  • Familiarity with Python
  • Familiarity with Google Analytics, Databricks, and Tableau (or similar platforms) for data analysis, visualization, and insights generation
  • Work independently and as part of a team.
  • Constant desire to learn and improve skills
  • Able to convey complicated data concepts verbally and in writing
  • Translate complex analysis into clear, actionable solutions

Work Authorization and Sponsorship

ITHAKA is not currently considering candidates who require any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States.

Compensation & Benefits

At ITHAKA we believe in openness and equity. Part of living those values is our commitment to clarity about salary, so candidates know what to expect. The pay for this position is $20.00 per hour.

Work for ITHAKA 

We are committed to our organizational values of belonging, evidence, speed, teamwork,  and trust. We take inclusion seriously. Belonging is one of our core values, and it shows in our vibrant culture. People from a wide range of backgrounds work at ITHAKA, and we believe that unique perspectives help us realize new insights and build better solutions.

We want to work with people who are passionate about ideas like these and who wish to contribute their perspectives and talents to ITHAKA’s mission. We enthusiastically welcome applications from people of all underrepresented backgrounds and credentials. We want to hear your story and include your perspective in the transformative work we aim to do.

Learn more about Working at ITHAKA.

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Although ITHAKA has physical offices in New York and Ann Arbor, Michigan, our employees are distributed across the continental United States. At this time, we’re not considering candidates who are unable to work and reside in the continental U.S.

Candidates may apply by submitting an application online through our career site, if you have any questions about your application, please contact us at careers@ithaka.org.  ITHAKA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations, if there’s anything we can do to accommodate any portion of the application or hiring process, please contact us at accommodations@ithaka.org. 

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, domestic violence victim status, veteran status, disability, history of disability or perceived disability, or other status protected by law. We invite you to read our Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Statement. ITHAKA cares about your privacy, learn more about our Applicant Privacy Notice.