Summer Fellow, Data

BACKGROUND

The Chicago Public Education Fund (The Fund) is a nonprofit that supports public schools by investing in the talented educators who lead them. We partner with Chicago Public Schools, the City of Chicago, the local philanthropic community, and school leaders to build and sustain a culture of innovation, a love for learning, and a passion for service to students. For more than two decades, our programs, policy work, and data infrastructure have made a measurable, positive impact in schools and improve outcomes for students.

SUMMER FELLOW – DATA

We are currently seeking a Summer Fellow to assist The Fund’s Data and Innovation Team, in analyzing end-of-year program data and participant trends. This role offers an opportunity to work hands-on with education data, supporting efforts to assess the impact of our programs on school leaders and identifying key insights to inform strategic improvements. The Fellow will play a critical role in organizing and managing data sets, contributing to cross-team initiatives, and developing a capstone project that advances The Fund’s mission of strengthening principal quality and leadership development

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Summer Fellow will be a member of the Data & Innovation team. Responsibilities for the Summer Fellow – Data could include , but are not limited to:

• Organize program data on school leader participation for the 2025-2026 school year to identify key trends and insights.

• Build, organize, and analyze data sets to assess principal impact and identify needs.

• Support the creation of data profiles on school and leadership to inform decision-making.

• Support cross-functional initiatives within the Data & Innovation and Program & Innovation teams, contributing to support for school leaders in 2026-27.
• Develop and present a capstone project that advances The Fund’s mission, leveraging data-driven insights to enhance principal support and development.
  

Exact responsibilities will be dependent on the Fellow’s skills, capacity, and interest.

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

The Fund is seeking an initiative-taking professional currently enrolled as an undergraduate student. Successful candidates will have:

• Ability to think through, manage, and communicate many details;

• Advanced data analysis experience, particularly with Excel and in education contexts;

• Intermediate or advanced skill with Word and PowerPoint (preferred);

• Data visualization and design experience (preferred);

• Interest in public education.

Candidates who may not fit all of the qualifications listed above are still encouraged to apply. We especially encourage BIPOC and women candidates to apply.

COMPENSATION

Summer Fellows will be paid $21/ hour, 40 hours a week from June 1 – August 7, 2026. Please note that The Fund team is an in-person organization, working in schools and out of our office in downtown Chicago, with one work-from-home day per week.

START DATE: June 1 - August 7, 2026

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The Chicago Public Education Fund is an equal opportunity employer. The Fund evaluates applicants for employment based on qualifications, merit, and work-related criteria without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, pregnancy, childbirth, medical condition, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Fund employs and values a diverse work environment.