Volunteer Data Scientist

Location: Remote

Position Type: Volunteer, Part-Time (Flexible Hours)

About Us:

Delta Rising Foundation accelerates science-based systemic solutions as we evolve the art of sustainable culture. We are seeking a mission-aligned Volunteer Data Scientist to support our modeling and forecasting efforts, helping us turn complex data into actionable insights that drive sustainable impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze model outputs and refine algorithms to improve forecasting accuracy.
• Collaborate with team members working on identification and data layers to ensure cohesive and effective model development.
• Interpret large datasets and build models that help inform decision-making across projects.
• Document methodology and results to ensure transparency and replicability.
• Communicate insights clearly to both technical and non-technical team members.

Requirements:

• Experience in data science, machine learning, or predictive modeling.
• Proficiency in Python, R, or other data-focused programming languages.
• Strong statistical analysis and data visualization skills.
• Understanding of model validation, evaluation metrics, and tuning methods.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a remote team environment.

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with sustainability or climate-related data.
• Experience working with cross-functional data pipelines.
• Knowledge of ethical data practices and bias mitigation.
• Comfort with version control (Git) and collaborative tools (e.g., Notion, Slack).

Why Volunteer with Us:

Your analytical skills will directly support innovative projects focused on sustainability, systems change, and community resilience. Help us make data-driven decisions that power real-world impact.

How to Apply:

Please send your resume and a short note about your interest in data science and systems change to sarah.deamer@deltarisingfoundation.org. We’d love to hear from you!