Volunteer: Data Scientist

Our Mission is Simple

We Believe in Kids.

We Believe in Our Community.

We support programs that are transforming the lives of our community’s most vulnerable youth.

Measurable Impact

We believe that success should be measured by the lives that have been changed. That’s a difficult thing to quantify, so we’ve put together a few statistics for you. With the support of our generous donors, we’ve supported over 725 kids, and that’s just the start!

125,000 hours of around the clock care for boys experiencing trauma 550 hours of tutoring services for foster kids who have fallen behind 450 Title One students engaged in land conservation education activities 26 previously homeless children placed in early childhood education programs

DATA SCIENTIST

Volunteer Job Description

Position Overview

At Believe in Me, we envision a world where every child has the self-confidence and support needed to explore their potential and achieve success. Through innovative and caring programs, we strive to empower marginalized children and first-generation college students, offering them resources for learning, growth, and joy. Join us in our mission to make a lasting difference in the lives of these children and young adults.

Believe in Me is seeking a passionate and skilled Volunteer Data Scientist to join our team dedicated to empowering first-generation college students through our innovative app. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data analysis, statistical modeling, and machine learning, combined with a commitment to making a difference in the lives of marginalized youths. As a Volunteer Data Scientist, you will play a crucial role in deriving insights from data to guide strategic decisions, enhance app functionalities, and measure our impact on our users' success.

Key Responsibilities

Data Analysis & Insight Generation Collect, clean, and analyze data from various sources to uncover actionable insights that drive decision-making and strategy development for app improvements and user engagement.Predictive Modeling Develop and implement statistical models and machine learning algorithms to predict user behaviors, app engagement, and success outcomes.Impact Measurement Design and execute experiments and analytical approaches to measure the effectiveness of app features, content, and interventions on user success and engagement.Data Visualization Create compelling visualizations to communicate findings and insights to the team and stakeholders in an understandable and actionable manner.Collaboration & Strategy Support Work closely with the app development, content, and marketing teams to integrate data insights into app design, content strategies, and outreach efforts.Reporting & Presentation Prepare and present regular reports on findings, progress, and recommendations for action to the leadership team and project stakeholders.

Qualifications

Experience & Education Proven experience in data science, statistics, computer science, or a related field. Formal education in a relevant discipline is preferred but not mandatory.Technical Skills Proficiency in data analysis and statistical software (e.g., Python, R, SQL) and familiarity with machine learning frameworks and libraries.Data Visualization Strong skills in data visualization tools and techniques to effectively communicate insights.Problem-Solving Ability to tackle complex problems with a strategic and analytical approach, turning data into actionable insights.Communication Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear and compelling narratives fo

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