[2025 Summer Internships] WWC Certification

Organization: Results for America
Role: 2025 Summer Intern - WWC Certification 
Location: Remote

Organization Overview

Results for America (RFA) is the leading, national nonprofit organization helping policymakers at all levels of government harness the power of evidence and data to solve the world’s greatest challenges. Our mission is to make investing in what works the “new normal,” so that, one day, all government leaders use rigorous evidence and quality data to inform important policy and funding decisions. We believe that data-driven and evidence-based policy decisions should be used to increase the impact of the over $2 trillion that governments spend annually to open opportunities and advance economic mobility. 

Program Overview

RFA’s 2025 summer internship program will run for approximately 10 weeks, from Monday June 2 - Friday, August 15, 2025. Over the course of this internship, all interns will be immersed in RFA’s programmatic and policy work by supporting one of RFA's innovative teams in achieving their strategic goals. Interns will work on various projects during their time at RFA, while also enjoying a range of learning and professional development opportunities. 

Interns will work virtually and will be expected to use their own internet/computers. Interns will also be assigned RFA email addresses for the duration of the summer.

Team Overview

• What Works Cities Certification helps city governments across the country improve residents’ lives by using data and evidence effectively to tackle pressing challenges. To accomplish this, we work directly with city leaders and staff through coaching and implementation support, a range of online and in-person learning opportunities, and a growing professional network. This support is guided by What Works Cities Certification, the first-ever international standard of excellence for data-driven, well-managed local government.
• By aspiring toward Certification and implementing the best practices outlined in the program’s criteria, cities across the Americas are more effectively delivering results for residents. What Works Cities Certification also serves as an international recognition program, which celebrates and accelerates the use of data and evidence in local governments by rewarding achievements and providing a clear path to excellence.
• The WWC Certification team supports cities throughout their Certification journey, from outreach and self-assessment to their Certification announcement. An interest in the following topics will be beneficial: data management and governance, budgeting, procurement, open data, community engagement, digital transformation, and evidence-based policymaking, along with knowledge of and a passion for the development of Latin America and its local governments.

Position Overview & Requirements

RFA offers summer internships to individuals who are at least 18 years old and who have:

• Proficient computer skills, including Google Suite and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel); 
• Excellent written, verbal, and listening communication skills; 
• A strong work ethic, positive attitude, enthusiasm, professionalism, ambition, curiosity, and rigor in all that you do; 
• A commitment to Results for America’s mission and vision; 
• Respect for Results for America’s organizational values;
• Ability to combine deep strategy and analytical thinking with tactical creativity and clarity of action
• Excellent time management skills and ability to manage multiple work streams
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Able to work collaboratively and effectively as a member of the team
• Can-do, self-starter mentality
• Fluency in Spanish and/or Portuguese is essential

Position Responsibilities

The intern is expected to support the work of the Certification team, with a particular focus on Latin America. Potential workstreams include:

• Support work with LatAm cities throughout the Certification cycle (40%)
• Draft reports and presentations using internal and external data about cities (20%)
• Advance efforts to ensure multilingual access to program materials and resources (10%).
• Collaborate with the Results for America’s Certification team to further develop tools, research best practice content, and stories of success and impact, among other deliverables (30%).

Additional responsibilities might be discussed with their Supervisor.

Position Reporting Relationship

The intern will report directly to the Senior Manager, Certification, Latin America, who will provide guidance, support, and oversight for their work. This includes regular check-ins to align on goals, feedback on deliverables, and mentorship to ensure a meaningful and productive internship experience. The intern will also collaborate with other team members and gain exposure to the broader What Works Cities initiative.

Rate of Pay

Individuals with 1-4 years of postsecondary education or relevant work experience in government or nonprofit organizations will be paid $27/hour. 

Individuals with 5 or more years of postsecondary education or relevant work experience in government or nonprofit organizations will be paid $32/hour.

The exact work schedule will be determined in coordination with the relevant RFA program lead.

How to Apply

To apply for a 2025 summer internship opportunity with RFA, please complete and submit all information in the application link.

Please note that due to a high volume of applications, we may not be able to respond to all applicants. If your application and materials reflect the skills we are looking for, we will email you to schedule an interview. Candidates who apply to multiple teams will not be considered.

RFA is an equal opportunity employer that values/celebrates diversity and that follows a policy of making all employment decisions and personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, partnership status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual offenses or stalking, military status, veteran status or any other category protected under federal, state or local law.

Applicants for employment with RFA must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.