ABOUT DATAHAVEN AND DATAHAVEN YOUTH ACTION COUNCIL

DataHaven is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that directly supports community, academic, government, health care, and institutional organizations throughout Connecticut by collecting, interpreting, and sharing high-quality public information. As an organization with a 30-year history of public service, DataHaven is also a formal affiliate of the National Neighborhood Indicators Partnership (NNIP), a collaborative national effort by the Urban Institute and local partners to further the development and use of neighborhood information systems in local policymaking and community building.

The DataHaven Youth Action Council (DHYAC) is the youth action board for DataHaven. DHYAC’s mission is to educate and integrate youth perspectives into DataHaven’s publications with the overarching goal of increasing data accessibility, uplifting youth voices, and preparing youth leaders in the data sector.

DESCRIPTION OF THE ROLE

Three (3) Student Facilitators will help lead the DHYAC, a youth-led group of young people across Connecticut who are interested in data and making it accessible to communities and enriching ways. Ideal candidates will have excellent professionalism as well as the ability to motivate a group and connect with diverse students. Candidates should have a strong interest in data collection/analysis/communication and DHYAC’s mission statement.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide leadership, ensuring that all initiatives, projects, and activities are aligned with the DHYAC’s mission and objectives;
• Facilitate meetings;
• Set meeting agendas;
• Ensure/track the progress of student projects;
• Administrative duties (sending calendar invites, maintaining minute meetings and attendance records, and sending emails);
• Serve as a liaison between DataHaven and DHYAC.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently residing in Connecticut, with reliable transportation to and from New Haven;
• Currently a rising high school sophomore to rising high school senior;
• Able to lead bi-weekly (sometimes monthly) in-person meetings in New Haven, from the first week of October 2026 to the end of May 2027;
• Ability to collaborate with your co-facilitator and DataHaven staff to guide the direction of the DHYAC;
• Enthusiasm for the DHYAC objectives.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience leading and organizing diverse groups of high school students;
• Experience coaching and/or tutoring students;
• Previous work with community-based organizations in Connecticut and an understanding of the diverse communities that reside in these areas;
• Demonstrated interest and knowledge of methods used to analyze, visualize, or describe existing datasets in ways that make them more useful to the general public.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND BENFITS

• This is a temporary position (August 2026–May 2027);
• Expected to dedicate 3-5 hours per week to role-related activities;
• A stipend will be provided, which is calculated based on expected time contribution and transportation-related expenses.

TO APPLY

Please submit your resume and cover letter to youthactioncouncil@ctdatahaven.org with the subject line “DHYAC Student Facilitator Application.” The cover letter should explain your interest in the role and describe your relevant experience, as well as potential availability for bi-weekly meetings throughout the year. This role will be open until filled, but for best consideration, please apply by 11:00pm on Friday, July 24th, 2026. Due to our small staff size, we are unable to respond to inquiries about this role, and phone calls will not be accepted.