Share Email Opening Apply Now Title Intern, Research  Description Opportunity Finance Network (OFN) seeks a graduate student intern that is interested in growing their skills to create impact in the community development financial institutions (CDFIs) industry. In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with the execution of OFN’s Annual Member Survey data collection, contributing to OFN’s research agenda, and helping to maximize the use of data and research to elevate the work of CDFIs. The Research team will provide mentorship and support to develop and maximize the candidate’s professional skills in data collection, research methods, analytical thinking, oral communication and writing, and project management. Opportunity Finance Network (OFN) is the nation’s leading investment intermediary and network of community development financial institutions (CDFIs) serving rural, urban, and Native communities across the United States. With over $1 billion in total assets under management, OFN manages a national membership network of over 410 mission-driven lenders and CDFIs, including community development loan funds, credit unions, green banks, community development banks, minority depository institutions, and venture capital funds. OFN is a trusted investment partner to the public, private, and philanthropic sectors – foundations, corporations, banks, government agencies, and others. For more than 30 years, our team has helped partners invest in communities to catalyze change and create economic opportunities for people and places traditional finance doesn’t reach. To learn more, visit www.ofn.org People who work at OFN come from a variety of professional and academic backgrounds. If you have: Passion for the mission and true believer in our core purpose. Courage to be a fearless advocate who is confident and resilient in our fight to drive capital into low-income communities. Smart, quick seekers of knowledge who thrive on creating and developing new strategies, products, and programs for increasing capital to communities we serve. Desire to be a collaborative team player who possesses humility and a willingness to lean in all areas of our work. Come be a part of our growing diverse, highly committed, skilled, and collaborative staff. At OFN, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or other roles. This position is based in Washington, D.C. All staff and interns currently work a hybrid schedule. Core Responsibilities: Review, validate, and analyze responses to OFN’s Annual Member Survey on the CDFI industry. Compare survey response to CDFIs’ audited financial statements and previous years’ survey responses. Assist with management of the survey project by tracking progress, communicating with CDFIs, responding to questions, and coordinating with other team members. Collect, clean, manage, and analyze quantitative data and perform statistical analyses using standard statistical software packages. Help to maintain quantitative databases that store data collected by OFN and publicly available data from the Census, CDFI Fund, Small Business Administration, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and other sources. Track and assist in fulfilling data requests submitted by other OFN departments, CDFI members, and external partners. Assist in developing research publications by drafting sections and preparing exhibits, tables, and data visualizations. Provide administrative support to the research team.  Assist with other research activities as requested.   Position Requirements Enrolled in a graduate degree program in Business (MBA), Economics, Accounting, Finance, Public Policy, or related field of study. Knowledge and familiarity with Excel as well as basic financial statements and terms are essential. Experience with statistical packages (e.g., Stata, R) and database management software (e.g., SQL, Access) is preferred. Ability to work a minimum of 32 hours per week during Summer 2024. Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment, balance the demands of working on multiple tasks simultaneously, and collaborate on teams. Excellent writing, oral communication, and analytical thinking skills. Commitment to OFN’s mission. Substantive interest in community development, CDFIs, financial institutions, and nonprofits. Job involves normal physical requirements for an office position. Must have current US Work Authorization. ***This paid internship will be approximately 32-40 hours per week. The internship will run from the end of May through August 2024 with the possibility of continuation into the 2024-2025 academic year. *** EOE/AA/D/V Supervisor: Vice President, Research FLSA Status: Non-Exempt To apply, submit a cover letter and resume to:https://www.appone.com/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=6095096   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time and/or Part-Time   Salary Range   Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt   Location Washington D.C.   EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.   This position is currently accepting applications. 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