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Teaching Fellow - Connecticut DataHaven Youth Advisory Council

Híbrido, El trabajo se debe realizar en o cerca de New Haven, CT
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  • Descripción

    Tipo de contrato:
    A Tiempo Parcial
    Tipo de contrato:
    Temporal
    Fecha de inicio:
    25 de agosto de 2025
    Fecha de finalización:
    29 de mayo de 2026
    Educación:
    Bachillerato
    Nivel de Experiencia:
    Nivel intermedio
    Compensación:
    USD $25 - $50 / hora
    Hourly pay to be determined based on factors such as years of teaching experience. Early career and veteran teachers/instructors are encouraged to apply as well as anyone else who meets the specified qualifications..
    Área de Impacto:
    Educación, Infancia & Juventud, Desarrollo de Comunidades, Participación Ciudadana, Investigación & Ciencias Sociales, Acceso a las Comunicaciones, Salud & Medicina, Política

    Descripción

    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

    • Responsible for educating and guiding members of the DHYAC on using data, the value of data, and disseminating data to community organizations and residents who use it for education and advocacy;
    • Coordinate with DataHaven staff and student facilitators;
    • Attend DHYAC meetings when needed;
    • Liaison between DataHaven and DHYAC;
    • Help create relevant curriculum.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

    • Educational background in statistics, social sciences, public health, or related fields;
    • At least 1 year of work experience working with and motivating students, preferably including students age 14 to 19;
    • Excellent teaching, coaching, and leadership skills;
    • Transportation to and from New Haven, and ability to attend bi-weekly in-person meetings at a community public space in the city or nearby between October 2025 and April 2026;
    • Curiosity and love of data.

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

    • Demonstrated interest and knowledge of methods used to analyze, visualize, or describe existing data sets in ways that make them more useful to the general public, including to students, residents, and policymakers;
    • Experience working within Connecticut and/or an understanding of the diverse communities that live in these areas;
    • A strong track record of academic achievement in college- or graduate-level courses.

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND BENEFITS

    • Work schedule (generally 4-8 hours per week), start date in late August/early September, and end date in Spring 2026;
    • This role will include both in-person (the meetings in New Haven, Connecticut) and hybrid/remote work;
    • Hourly pay to be determined based on experience.
    • Help educate youth on data and improve your community;

    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…

    Ubicación

    Híbrido
    El trabajo se puede realizar en o cerca de New Haven, CT
    Ubicación Asociada
    New Haven, CT, USA

    Cómo aplicar

    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…

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