The intern will support CHNA 5.0 qualitative projects, including analysis of open-ended Community Survey responses and conducting key informant interviews and focus groups. Responsibilities include developing materials, coordinating recruitment, facilitating key informant interviews and focus groups, qualitative coding in Dedoose, and contributing to analytic summaries and reports that inform community health priorities.
The CHNA 5.0 Qualitative Intern will assist with three qualitative projects that collectively support the Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) process.
Community Survey Open-Ended Data Analysis: The intern will assist with qualitative analysis of open-ended responses from the Community Survey using Dedoose, including dataset preparation, coding, analytic documentation, and theme development following established CHNA qualitative processes. The intern will also help draft the final qualitative report by developing narrative summaries and selecting exemplar quotes to highlight key community insights.
Key Informant Interviews: The intern will assist with project management and data collection for key informant interviews. Responsibilities include developing interview protocols and materials, supporting the nomination and selection of participants, scheduling interviews, conducting key informant interviews, and taking detailed notes during sessions. The intern will also assist with interview tracking and organization of qualitative data. Depending on project needs, the intern may contribute to data analysis and report writing.
Focus Groups: The intern will assist with all stages of focus group planning and implementation. Responsibilities include assisting with the development of discussion guides and recruitment materials, coordinating participant outreach and scheduling, managing logistics for in-person and virtual sessions, and facilitating focus groups. The intern will also assist with note-taking, transcription review, and organization of qualitative data. Depending on project needs, the intern may contribute to data analysis and report writing. NOTE: This project will last through July. A second stipend will be granted for an intern in good standing.
