Data Research Intern (Remote)

RainFocus, one of the most innovative software companies, is in search of an exceptional Data Research Intern. 

About RainFocus

RainFocus cares about its employees, customers, and the world in which we live. Our rapidly growing team serves Fortune 500 companies like Adobe, Cisco, IBM, Oracle, VMware, and others to prepare and execute in-person, virtual, and hybrid events, across the world. Those events are delivered through our industry-disrupting software platform, with groundbreaking business intelligence, to elevate the attendee experience, streamline event operations, and accelerate marketing results. We are well-funded, growing fast, and building a company that is changing the market — it will be challenging, fun and exciting.

About the Role

RainFocus is looking for an intern to assist the operations team with market research. Daily tasks will include researching events across the US, quantifying the event metrics, providing insights from the data, managing the database of findings, and other ad-hoc requests as needed. This will be 20-30 hours per week and can be flexible around school schedules.

Essental responsibilities:

• Data Research
• Manage a predefined list of events from across the US, researching, collecting and organizing data and information into a digestible format
• Become familiar with the events industry, including market segments, key players, common terms, and various nuances in event management
• Uncover unique paths to discover difficult-to-find information and contacts
• Build formulas in Excel or Google Sheets to provide insights from the data
• Salesforce.com Data Entry
• Learn to navigate Salesforce.com CRM
• Leverage Discover.Org and LinkedIn to capture key event contacts and enter the details into Salesforce.com
• Create basic Salesforce.com reports to track data progress
• Build Database of Q&A
• Document questions and answers for tough data issues
• Document tricks of the trade for finding information on events
• Assist the operations team with related tasks and analysis of market data
• Other Ad-Hoc projects as needed

Required skills:

• Currently working toward bachelors degree
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets, and ability to learn quickly in new systems
• Advanced experience using Google’s search engine and deep navigation of web pages
• Understanding of basic data management best practices
• Awareness of project management skills and commitment to timelines

Personal characteristics:

• Reliable
• Persistent
• Attention to Detail
• Strong Organizational Skills
• Self-motivated
• Coachable
• Collaborative

Why work at RainFocus?

At RainFocus we delight millions of attendees at large-scale events by delivering better insights, experiences, and marketing. We were able to pivot our product and services offering in 2020 to continue growing and serving new clients and events.

As a member of the RainFocus team, you will have the opportunity to experience first-hand the impact of our platform at events around the world. Additionally, RainFocus offers competitive salaries, competitive benefits, 401k, generous PTO, and countless other team building activities. 

What are you waiting for? Apply today! We need more talented, hard-working, fun-loving team members just like yourself!