Impact Research and Monitoring Intern (Data Insights)

The Impact Research and Monitoring Intern will support the Core Arts team in collecting, analysing, and presenting data that demonstrates the positive outcomes of our creative programmes. This role is ideal for someone who wants to gain hands-on experience in research, monitoring & evaluation (M&E), and social impact measurement within a community-based, arts and mental health charity.

You will work closely with Core Arts’ staff across departments to gather qualitative and quantitative evidence of impact, contribute to reporting for funders, and help strengthen data-driven storytelling about Core Arts’ work.

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Key Responsibilities

• Assist in designing and implementing impact measurement tools (e.g., surveys, feedback forms, interviews, focus groups).

• Collect, collate, and manage data from programme participants, staff, and tutors to assess outcomes and performance indicators.

• Support analysis of both qualitative and quantitative data to produce insights on member engagement, progression, and well-being.

• Contribute to internal and external reports, funding applications, and annual impact summaries.

• Help visualise data for presentations, dashboards, and infographics that communicate Core Arts’ impact clearly and accessibly.

• Research best practices in community impact measurement, mental health recovery models, and arts-for-well-being evaluation methods.

• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with GDPR and data ethics standards.

• Support ongoing improvement by suggesting ways to enhance feedback systems and data collection processes.

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Learning Outcomes / What You’ll Gain

• Practical experience in monitoring and evaluation (M&E), research, and impact reporting in a community arts and well-being context.

• Insight into how creative and health-based charities demonstrate outcomes to funders and stakeholders.

• Experience using mixed-methods research — combining statistical data with qualitative stories and testimonials.

• Skills in data analysis, research ethics, and report writing.

• Mentorship from experienced staff in data and programme evaluation.

• Opportunities to contribute to real-world projects that improve mental health support through creativity.

Core Arts

We have been providing best practice and best value in Mental Health care in London. We promote positive mental health and wellbeing through a college-like environment of creative learning. Providing quality education, training, employment and social enterprise initiatives that enable people who experience mental health issues to overcome barriers, fulfil their potential and participate fully in their community.

This internship is unpaid and requires an API program fee starting at $8,399. The fee covers the broader international program, including pre-departure services, housing, local logistics, on-site support, team-building activities, and post-program career support—including career coaching and access to the API Career Hub. Program fees vary by destination, duration, and included services.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

On-site Supervision and Support
Our internships include 24/7 on-site staff to support students working and living abroad. All students will also report to a supervisor at their internship site. Supervisors provide and oversee daily tasks, introduce the intern to team members, and mentor the intern in organizational agility, skill acquisition, and career readiness. Interns complete a midpoint and final evaluation, and supervisors complete a final evaluation of their interns. All work responsibilities and projects are approved in advance.

Academic Credit
Students on an internship have the opportunity to enroll in their home university for credit, or enroll in a course through API to transfer back to their university for credit. Email support-internships@apiexperience.com for more information and a syllabus.

Housing and Excursions
Housing and excursions are included in your internship and will be selectable during the application process.

Visa Sponsorship
This position does not offer visa sponsorship for non-US citizens

Visa Sponsorship (London, Edinburgh, Sydney only)
Selected candidates will be responsible for obtaining a temporary work visa with support from API, please note that this has an additional expense on the candidate. For more information visit our visa page