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Innovation Catalogue Development Intern

The Innovation Institute is a division of the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative (MassTech) that supports the growth of the Massachusetts innovation economy. The Innovation Institute implements a unique model for the state to spur economic growth, working hand-in-hand with industry leaders, academic researchers, and policymakers. The Innovation Catalogue Development Intern will be responsible for developing the Innovation Catalogue, a database that will document past and ongoing projects from the Innovation Institute by collecting and centralizing information from past and current projects, covering nearly $100 million in investments in research, development and programming in the state’s technology economy over the past decade.

About You:

You're someone who is thoughtful about how data is organized and how it can be used, with excellent organizational skills and strong communication skills. You're a motivated and detail-oriented candidate, currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of a degree program or graduate program or post-secondary school with work experience, ideally within the fields of Information Systems, Business, Data Science, or a related discipline with a detail-oriented mindset. You are proficient or a fast learner for Microsoft Office 365 tools (Airtable familiarity a plus, but not required).

Your responsibilities include:

Building out the Innovation Catalogue of Programs:

Helping to develop and build out the Innovation Catalogue as a resource for use by the Innovation Institute to use as a resource for tracking current and past programs, the metrics from those programs, and capture key information about the programs and outcomes
Identify and document program details of completed investment contracts from across the Innovation Institute’s history
Review program reports to identify and record the relevant metrics from these programs

Development of Reporting for Ongoing Program:

Helping to develop the database for tracking details of existing programs as they progress, including metrics, progress reports, and timelines.

Additional Tasks:

Identify and produce reports from the cataloged data to inform a variety of audiences about the Innovation Institute’s investments, successes and catalytic impacts

You'll gain valuable experience in the following areas:

Develop strong data management skills using Airtable.
Hands-on exposure to the operational side of technology programs in diverse sectors including Quantum, AI/ML, Advanced Manufacturing, Nanotechnology, Robotics, FinTech, and many others.
Contribute to the development of a database that tracks over 15 years of the Innovation Institute’s investments to foster growth in emerging technology clusters in the Commonwealth.

The expected start date is early January 2025. The hired intern will work 20-40 hours per week.

** PLEASE NOTE: THIS POSITION REQUIRES CANDIDATES TO IDEALLY BE ABLE TO WORK IN WESTBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS AT LEAST ONE DAY PER WEEK. THIS IS NOT A FULL-TIME REMOTE POSITION. POTENTIALLY OPEN TO FLEXIBILITY ON THE AMOUNT OF IN-PERSON TIME. **

Currently enrolled in four-year degree program or graduate program or have 2-4 years of post secondary school work experience, ideally with experience in a relevant field such as Information Systems, Business, Data Science, or a related discipline.

MassTech offers a hybrid work schedule and a competitive total rewards package.

What You Should Know About Innovation Catalogue Development Intern, Massachusetts Technology Collaborative

Are you ready to dive into the world of data and innovation? The Innovation Institute is looking for an enthusiastic Innovation Catalogue Development Intern! Based in Massachusetts, this position offers a chance to support the growth of the state's technology economy while gaining invaluable experience. As an intern, you'll play a crucial role in developing the Innovation Catalogue, a comprehensive database that documents over a decade's worth of projects and investments. You'll gather and centralize information on almost $100 million invested in research and development initiatives, while working closely with industry leaders and policymakers. If you have a knack for organizing data and exceptional communication skills, this opportunity might just be perfect for you! We’re seeking someone who’s currently enrolled in or has graduated from a degree program in fields like Information Systems, Business, or Data Science. Your responsibilities will include building and developing the catalogue, identifying program details from past projects, and creating reports that highlight the impact of our initiatives. You'll gain hands-on experience with Airtable and learn more about the operational side of technology programs in sectors such as AI, Robotics, and FinTech. We're offering a flexible hybrid work schedule, but you should be able to work in Westborough, Massachusetts at least one day per week. Get ready to contribute to an impactful job while learning from the best in the field: an exciting, fast-paced environment awaits you at the Innovation Institute!

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What are the key responsibilities of the Innovation Catalogue Development Intern at the Innovation Institute?

The Innovation Catalogue Development Intern at the Innovation Institute will be responsible for developing a comprehensive database that tracks current and past programs in the Massachusetts innovation economy. This includes collecting and centralizing information from various projects, identifying completed investment contracts, reviewing program reports for relevant metrics, and producing informative reports that showcase the impacts of these initiatives.