Evaluation & Storytelling Intern 

Organization: The Happier Life Project 

Program: Elevate Youth California (EYC) 

Classification: Temporary, Part-Time, Grant-Funded 

Compensation: $23/hour 

Schedule: 15 hours per week 

Location: Riverside County (Hybrid / Community-Based) 

Eligibility: Youth ages 18–26 

The Happier Life Project is recruiting an Evaluation & Storytelling Intern for its Elevate Youth California program. This paid, part-time internship is designed for students interested in research, program evaluation, storytelling, and community impact measurement. 

POSITION OVERVIEW 

The Evaluation & Storytelling Intern helps measure and communicate the impact of youth-led programming by collecting feedback, organizing program data, and translating outcomes into accessible stories and reports. 

Interns in this role support surveys, listening sessions, and feedback collection efforts while learning how evaluation supports program improvement and accountability. They also help transform data and youth experiences into stories that highlight program impact and inform community decision-making. 

This role is ideal for youth interested in research, policy, communications, or nonprofit program evaluation. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Assist with the development and administration of surveys and feedback tools 

• Support collection of program data, participant feedback, and evaluation metrics 

• Organize and enter data for program reports and internal learning processes 

• Assist with summarizing evaluation findings into reports, presentations, or visual summaries 

• Collect qualitative feedback, testimonials, and youth stories with appropriate consent 

• Support preparation of youth impact reports and storytelling materials 

• Assist with listening sessions and community feedback events 

• Support evaluation activities connected to grant reporting and program improvement 

• Collaborate with interns and staff to translate findings into accessible program insights 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE 

Preferred Education Pathways  

• Applicants are typically: 

• College juniors or seniors 

• Community college students preparing to transfer 

• Recent graduates (within the last 2–3 years) 

• Relevant Fields of Study May Include 

• Public Health 

• Sociology 

• Data Analytics or Data Science 

• Research Methods 

• Communications or Journalism 

• Social Work 

• Public Policy 

• Community Psychology 

Equivalent Experience Considered 

Youth with experience in community organizing, storytelling, advocacy, or research-related activities may be considered in place of formal education. 

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE 

• Interest in program evaluation, research, or data-informed decision-making 

• Strong organizational and attention-to-detail skills 

• Ability to communicate complex information clearly 

• Interest in youth voice, storytelling, and impact communication 

• Comfortable working with surveys, data tracking, and reports 

• Commitment to ethical data use and participant confidentiality 

This role is part of a grant-funded workforce development program designed for young adults ages 18–26. Applicants must meet the grant’s eligibility criteria to be considered. 

This is a non-clinical position focused on learning, evaluation, and impact storytelling.