Intern, Data Science

Applications due by June 19, 2026

Goodwill of Colorado

Job Description

Pay: $23.00 - $27.00 / hour

This position is eligible for Daily Pay! Work today, get paid today! We've partnered with DailyPay, a voluntary benefit to offer employees access to their pay on their own schedule.

Work Schedule: Full-Time; 30-40 hours per week; 6-8 hours per day; Monday - Friday

This position is eligible for Paid Sick and Safe Time (PSST) under the Healthy Families and Workplaces Act. All employees may also make pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) contributions to our retirement plan - must be 18 years of age to participate.

JOB SUMMARY:

Goodwill of Colorado, a $220 Million social enterprise and Human Services organization, is seeking an Internship (Intern), Data Science to support a high-impact analytics initiative focused on understanding and modeling Retail margin drivers across our donated goods business. This role will work at the intersection of data, operations, and mission, helping to translate complex Retail dynamics into actionable insights that directly support Goodwill's mission. The Intern will contribute to the design and development of a data-driven model that explains and predicts margin performance across stores, categories, and operational levers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Conduct exploratory data analysis to identify candidate margin drivers across pricing, inventory mix, sell through, labor, donation flow, and store operations, using historical data.
• Build predictive analytical models to assess:
  
  
  
  • Which drivers materially impact margin - X variables that truly move the Y variable.
  • The direction of impact (positive/negative).
  • Non linear effects, inflection points, and diminishing returns.
  
  
  
  
• Refine the models based on testing and comparison, considering alternative approaches, and input from key stakeholders. Document assumptions and limitations for the models.
• Partner with Retail, Finance, Information Technology (IT), and Operations stakeholders to translate business questions into analytical approaches.
• Clearly communicate findings suitable for business discussion without over-focusing on the underlying mathematical basis.
• The Intern may occasionally be assigned other duties to support the company.

Example Scope of Work

• Deconstruct store level margin for a single store, then expand to multiple stores. Alternatively, start at company-level and drill down to individual store.
• Analyze impact of specific variables such as price/markdown, donation supply, etc.
• Model margin optimization at a product category level.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education:

Required:

• Current undergraduate or graduate student in Data Science, Statistics, or related field.
• Strong analytical reasoning and quantitative analysis skills.
• Experience with Python or R for data analysis.
• Familiarity with regression, exploratory analysis, and basic modeling techniques.
• Ability to explain analytical findings and modeling concepts to business stakeholders.
• The majority of the work is required to be on site at our Colorado Springs campus.

Preferred:

• Coursework or experience in non-linear modeling or causal inference concepts.
• Experience with SQL and reporting tools.
• Interest in social justice and impact, mission driven organizations, or public service.
• Stamina and aptitude for test-learn-refine work.

Internship Outcomes:

• Hands-on experience conducting exploratory analysis and solving real business problems.
• A portfolio quality project demonstrating how data science informs strategic decision making. Inclusion in an Intern's portfolio will be subject to approval of wording, content, and logo approval by Goodwill of Colorado.
• Exposure to how analytical insight is translated into operational guidance.
• Mentorship from leaders working at the intersection of data, strategy and mission.

Other Requirements for Employment:

• Non-disclosure agreement will be executed between Intern and Goodwill of Colorado.
• Work product of selected candidate will be owned and controlled solely by Goodwill of Colorado
• Successful completion of the project will result in a reference letter and the opportunity to include an approved statement to enter in the Intern's portfolio of work.

Goodwill is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to employing qualified individuals including those with disabilities, protected veterans and military spouses.

Goodwill participates in E-Verify. For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS: 888-897-7781 or www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

We promote a Safe & Drug-free Workplace.

Physical Requirements

Attachment to Job Description

Job Title: 177 - Intern, Data Science Dept Number: 9000

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Guide to Physical Requirements:

• Continuously (5-8 hours)
• Frequently (3-4 hours)
• Occasionally (1-2 hours)
• Never

LIFTING: (as defined by ADA)

Heavy: 45 lbs & over - NEVER

Moderate: 15-44 lbs - NEVER

Light: 14 lbs & under - OCCASIONALLY

CARRYING:

Heavy: 45 lbs & over - NEVER

Moderate: 15-44 lbs - NEVER

Light: 14 lbs & under - OCCASIONALLY

PUSHING/PULLING - OCCASIONALLY

REACHING:

Above Shoulder - OCCASIONALLY

At Shoulder - OCCASIONALLY

Below Shoulder - OCCASIONALLY

TWISTING - OCCASIONALLY

BENDING - OCCASIONALLY

KNEELING/CRAWLING - OCCASIONALLY

SQUAT - OCCASIONALLY

CLIMBING:

Use of legs only (stairs) - OCCASIONALLY

Use of arms & legs (ladders) - NEVER

HEARING - CONTINUOUSLY

VISION:

Visual, close - CONTINUOUSLY

Visual, distant - CONTINUOUSLY

Visual, depth perception - CONTINUOUSLY

HANDS/FINGERS:

Simple grasping - CONTINUOUSLY

Fine Manipulation - CONTINUOUSLY

Repetitive Movements - CONTINUOUSLY

WALKING - OCCASIONALLY

STANDING - OCCASIONALLY

SITTING - CONTINUOUSLY

SPEAKING - CONTINUOUSLY

OTHER, please describe -