Nonprofit Research Intern

Objective

The Nonprofit Research Intern plays an important, time-limited role on the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits (MCN’s) policy team, contributing to the research, coordination, layout, and design of the 2026 Minnesota Nonprofit Economy Report (MNER). The MNER is an annual study led by MCN that analyzes public data on nonprofit employers, employment, and wages to understand the role nonprofit organizations play in the state’s economy.

The MNER, published for the last 20 years, provides the most comprehensive nonprofit economic information available in the nation. The selected candidate will leave this position with a deep understanding of Minnesota’s nonprofit sector and its unique role relative to the state’s broader economy.

• Location
  :
  Remote/Twin Cities Metro
• Job Dates
  :
  June 1 - September 4 (flexible)
• Priority Deadline
  :
  Friday, April 10

• Ability to work independently and take on new tasks
• Attention to detail is extremely important
• In-depth experience using Adobe InDesign, Excel (creating and editing charts and graphs), Microsoft Word
• Proven ability to manage highly detailed projects from beginning to end

Project coordination skills are central to ensuring that publication timelines are met. A successful candidate will have proven project coordination experience as well as demonstrated skills using Microsoft Excel (basic formula, multi-tab analysis; creating and editing charts and graphs), and publication layout in Adobe InDesign. Experience with ArcGIS or similar visual data mapping software is preferred.

• Requires a high level of attention to detail to ensure accuracy
• Requires frequent use of a telephone including the ability to communicate in a clear and understandable manner
• Frequently requires the ability to work several hours at a time at a desk
• Requires frequent participation in repetitive motion activities including typing on a computer keyboard

Reports to: Research Manager

Classification: Intern, part-time (10 hours/week), temporary, non-exempt

Compensation: $18/hr;
This position is not benefits eligible

MCN Internship Benefits: Complimentary 1-year MCN Individual Membership (worth $50) plus 2 complimentary registrations for an MCN-hosted training during the first year following the completion of internship (estimated value up to $500). Complete listing of upcoming trainings available at: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-events

Hours/

Schedule:

This is a 12-week, 10-hour per week position beginning approximately June 1st. The hours per week may vary depending on the pace of the project. Remote work options are available within MCN’s business hours (Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). Some flexibility will be accommodated as necessary.

Location: The Intern is required to reside in Minnesota and invited to work occasionally at MCN’s St. Paul office. Due to the complexity of varying state labor and tax laws across the United States, work outside of Minnesota is generally not permitted.

The Minnesota Council of Nonprofits is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, pregnancy, familial status, disability (including those related to pregnancy or childbirth), membership or non-membership in a labor organization, sexual orientation, size, status with regard to public assistance, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under local, state or federal statute, ordinance or regulation.