Evaluation & Storytelling Intern
The Happier Life Project, Lake Elsinore, CA, United States
Evaluation & Storytelling Intern
Organization: The Happier Life Project
Program: Elevate Youth California (EYC)
Classification: Temporary, Part-Time, Grant-Funded
Compensation: $23/hour
Schedule: 15 hours per week
Location: Riverside County (Hybrid / Community-Based)
Eligibility: Youth ages 18–26
The Happier Life Project is recruiting an Evaluation & Storytelling Intern for its Elevate Youth California program. This paid, part-time internship is designed for students interested in research, program evaluation, storytelling, and community impact measurement.
POSITION OVERVIEW The Evaluation & Storytelling Intern helps measure and communicate the impact of youth-led programming by collecting feedback, organizing program data, and translating outcomes into accessible stories and reports.
Interns in this role support surveys, listening sessions, and feedback collection efforts while learning how evaluation supports program improvement and accountability. They also help transform data and youth experiences into stories that highlight program impact and inform community decision-making.
This role is ideal for youth interested in research, policy, communications, or nonprofit program evaluation.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist with the development and administration of surveys and feedback tools
Support collection of program data, participant feedback, and evaluation metrics
Organize and enter data for program reports and internal learning processes
Assist with summarizing evaluation findings into reports, presentations, or visual summaries
Collect qualitative feedback, testimonials, and youth stories with appropriate consent
Support preparation of youth impact reports and storytelling materials
Assist with listening sessions and community feedback events
Support evaluation activities connected to grant reporting and program improvement
Collaborate with interns and staff to translate findings into accessible program insights
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Preferred Education Pathways Applicants are typically:
College juniors or seniors
Community college students preparing to transfer
Recent graduates (within the last 2–3 years)
Relevant Fields of Study May Include
Public Health
Sociology
Data Analytics or Data Science
Research Methods
Communications or Journalism
Social Work
Public Policy
Community Psychology
Equivalent Experience Considered
Youth with experience in community organizing, storytelling, advocacy, or research-related activities may be considered in place of formal education.
IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE
Interest in program evaluation, research, or data-informed decision-making
Strong organizational and attention-to-detail skills
Ability to communicate complex information clearly
Interest in youth voice, storytelling, and impact communication
Comfortable working with surveys, data tracking, and reports
Commitment to ethical data use and participant confidentiality
This role is part of a grant-funded workforce development program designed for young adults ages 18–26. Applicants must meet the grant’s eligibility criteria to be considered.
This is a non-clinical position focused on learning, evaluation, and impact storytelling.
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Program: Elevate Youth California (EYC)
Classification: Temporary, Part-Time, Grant-Funded
Compensation: $23/hour
Schedule: 15 hours per week
Location: Riverside County (Hybrid / Community-Based)
Eligibility: Youth ages 18–26
The Happier Life Project is recruiting an Evaluation & Storytelling Intern for its Elevate Youth California program. This paid, part-time internship is designed for students interested in research, program evaluation, storytelling, and community impact measurement.
POSITION OVERVIEW The Evaluation & Storytelling Intern helps measure and communicate the impact of youth-led programming by collecting feedback, organizing program data, and translating outcomes into accessible stories and reports.
Interns in this role support surveys, listening sessions, and feedback collection efforts while learning how evaluation supports program improvement and accountability. They also help transform data and youth experiences into stories that highlight program impact and inform community decision-making.
This role is ideal for youth interested in research, policy, communications, or nonprofit program evaluation.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist with the development and administration of surveys and feedback tools
Support collection of program data, participant feedback, and evaluation metrics
Organize and enter data for program reports and internal learning processes
Assist with summarizing evaluation findings into reports, presentations, or visual summaries
Collect qualitative feedback, testimonials, and youth stories with appropriate consent
Support preparation of youth impact reports and storytelling materials
Assist with listening sessions and community feedback events
Support evaluation activities connected to grant reporting and program improvement
Collaborate with interns and staff to translate findings into accessible program insights
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Preferred Education Pathways Applicants are typically:
College juniors or seniors
Community college students preparing to transfer
Recent graduates (within the last 2–3 years)
Relevant Fields of Study May Include
Public Health
Sociology
Data Analytics or Data Science
Research Methods
Communications or Journalism
Social Work
Public Policy
Community Psychology
Equivalent Experience Considered
Youth with experience in community organizing, storytelling, advocacy, or research-related activities may be considered in place of formal education.
IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE
Interest in program evaluation, research, or data-informed decision-making
Strong organizational and attention-to-detail skills
Ability to communicate complex information clearly
Interest in youth voice, storytelling, and impact communication
Comfortable working with surveys, data tracking, and reports
Commitment to ethical data use and participant confidentiality
This role is part of a grant-funded workforce development program designed for young adults ages 18–26. Applicants must meet the grant’s eligibility criteria to be considered.
This is a non-clinical position focused on learning, evaluation, and impact storytelling.
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