Apply for a DSA Internship

Fall internship applications are now open! Apply by July 19, 2024. 
The internship is roughly 10 weeks long from mid-September to mid-November. All interns must be able to work
15-20 hours/week. This is a hybrid position with one day per week at our office in Point Loma. Paid and volunteer positions are offered.

We have a variety of internship opportunities available, from working on our community data projects to helping build our educational video game. Whether you’re pursuing a career in data science or graphic design, there’s a place for you here at DSA.

Please read the job summaries below and click the links for the full descriptions and applications!

2D Game Design Intern

DSA is currently building a video game that will teach a younger audience about data science and the importance of RDS. We’re looking for creative and talented 2D Game Design Interns to join our game development team. As a 2D Game Design Intern, you will work on creating game assets such as characters, environments, and other visual elements that enhance the player experience. You will assist in the creation of character and environment concepts, designs, and animations, and you’ll develop and refine 2D/3D assets.

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Programming Intern

We’re also looking for a Programming Intern to join our game development team. You will work closely with DSA’s core team to design and implement game mechanics, develop game features, and ensure the game's technical performance and stability. You will assist in the development of game mechanics and features using Godot, and you will write code in C#/GDScript. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a professional game development environment.

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Website/Front-End Development Intern

For the Website/Front-End Development Intern role, we are looking for someone to assist with our website development projects. You should have experience in front-end development, particularly with React, HTML, and CSS. You will assist in migrating the DSA website from Webflow to React; develop responsive web pages using React, HTML, and CSS; and collaborate with designers and developers to integrate UI/UX designs.

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SUPPORT A PROJECT

Zoo Project

Offering data-driven solutions for a world-renowned local zoo

We are honored to be trusted by other nonprofit organizations with their data projects, including a world-renowned zoo committed to wildlife health, education, and conservation. With the help of our student interns and volunteers, we are utilizing the zoo’s database for a predictive model to help the organization’s fundraising operations.

Stay tuned as we work towards making an impact on the world of wildlife conservation!

Photo credit: https://pvkfoto.se/

check out the Project Brief here

Apply as a DSA Volunteer

Whether you have experience with video game development or you know how to bring design ideas to life, your valuable insight is greatly appreciated. This project will inspire future generations of data leaders—let us know how you’d like to contribute to its progress!

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Kindly make checks payable to 501c(3): Data Science Alliance and use “Zoo Project” on any references or memos. Our mailing address is:

Data Science Alliance
2675 Rosecrans St.,
San Diego, CA 92106

DAF

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Our legal name: Data Science Alliance
Tax ID/EIN: 84-3819214
Mailing address: 2675 Rosecrans St., San Diego, CA 92106

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