ABOUT DATAHAVEN AND DHYAC
DataHaven is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that directly supports community, academic, government, health care, and institutional organizations throughout Connecticut by collecting, interpreting, and sharing high-quality public information. As an organization with a 30-year-history of public service, DataHaven is also a formal affiliate of the National Neighborhood Indicators Partnership (NNIP), a collaborative national effort by the Urban Institute and local partners to further the development and use of neighborhood information systems in local policymaking and community building.
The DataHaven Youth Advisory Council (DHYAC, final name to be determined) is a youth-led group that serves as the youth advisory board for DataHaven. DHYAC’s mission is to educate and integrate youth perspectives into DataHaven’s publications with the overarching goal of increasing data accessibility, uplifting youth voices, and preparing youth leaders in the data sector.
DESCRIPTION OF THE POSITION
The Teaching Fellow is a part-time position based in downtown New Haven, Connecticut. The Teaching Fellow will help educate the youth advisory council (DHYAC) on topics such as how to use data, the value of public data, DataHaven’s work and its free resources, and disseminating data. They will assist the youth-led group in conducting research projects. They will also coordinate student feedback on DataHaven’s publications to ensure the relevance and readability of DataHaven’s publications aimed at youth and communities more broadly. The ideal candidate will enjoy and have experience with working and teaching high school students. Candidates should have a strong interest in data collection/analysis/communication and DHYAC’s mission statement.
RESPONSIBILITIES
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND BENEFITS
DataHaven is an equal opportunity employer. We do not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, handicap, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items. We commit to affirming the value of diversity and promoting an environment free of discrimination.
TO APPLY
Please submit your cover letter, and a resume, via email to info@ctdatahaven.org. Due to our small staff size, we are unable to respond to inquiries about this position, and phone calls will not be accepted. The cover letter should explain your interest in the role and describe your relevant experience, as well as indicate your preferred start date and potential availability for bi-weekly meetings throughout the year. The role will be open until filled, but currently we recommend that for best consideration, please apply by 11PM on August 10, 2025.
ABOUT DATAHAVEN AND DHYAC
DataHaven is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that directly supports community, academic, government, health care, and institutional organizations throughout Connecticut by collecting, interpreting, and sharing high-quality public information. As an organization with a 30-year-history of public service, DataHaven is also a formal affiliate of the National Neighborhood Indicators Partnership (NNIP), a collaborative national effort by the Urban Institute and local partners to further the development and use of neighborhood information systems in local policymaking and community building.
The DataHaven Youth Advisory Council (DHYAC, final name to be determined) is a youth-led group that serves as the youth advisory board for DataHaven. DHYAC’s mission is to educate and integrate youth perspectives into DataHaven’s publications with the overarching goal of increasing data accessibility, uplifting youth voices…
Please submit your cover letter, and a resume, via email to info@ctdatahaven.org. Due to our small staff size, we are unable to respond to inquiries about this position, and phone calls will not be accepted. The cover letter should explain your interest in the role and describe your relevant experience, as well as indicate your preferred start date and potential availability for bi-weekly meetings throughout the year. The role will be open until filled, but at the time of posting this, we currently think that for best consideration, please apply by 11PM on August 10, 2025.
Please submit your cover letter, and a resume, via email to info@ctdatahaven.org. Due to our small staff size, we are unable to respond to inquiries about this position, and phone calls…