Data Science Intern, E15 / Summer / Chicago, IL

At E15, we are the spark that ignites. Our team delivers next-generation insights based on data, not hunches, to drive business in healthcare, campus, corporate, sports, entertainment, hospitality, and retail industries to help companies make forward-looking decisions to benefit their business and their guests. For more information on what we are about as a company, check us out by following the link below: www.e15group.com

ABOUT THE ROLE

E15 Data Science Internship

June 2025 - August 2025

You're someone who loves spreadsheets and formulas as much as sampling a new recipe or visiting your favorite restaurant. You're a creative problem solver, a collaborator, and an innovator. To you, there's nothing better than uncovering the 'why' or 'what' behind a certain consumer dining behavior.

Join us in Chicago for the Summer 2025 On-Deck Internship Program with E15, a data analytics and information services company, and Compass Group, the largest foodservice contract company on the planet.

Position Description:

As an intern in this 10-week program, you'll have the opportunity to work with the Data Science team that collaborates with some of the biggest brands in hospitality and sports and entertainment. You will be matched to a project that may involve providing better performance reporting, building predictive models, optimizing operations, creating new insights, and performing a wide range of other data-driven activities that help grow the business.

The program is intended to be in-person with interns working from E15's Home Office located in downtown Chicago, IL 3-4 days per week, with 1-2 remote workdays per week.

Please note: You may be eligible for a housing subsidy to assist with temporary relocation.

Responsibilities:

• Determine data needs for a given analytical problem
• Examine current performance and forecast future outcomes using predictive data modeling
• Scrape data from social media platforms
• Build polished reports for both internal and external stakeholders
• Present/communicate analysis to internal stakeholders

We Have:

• Exciting partners in major league sports, cultural events, and restaurants
• A culture of genuine, kind collaborators
• Approachable, intern-focused mentors
• A receptive work environment that always is welcoming to new, innovative ideas
• An exciting Summer ahead full of professional development opportunities, team building activities, and intern events in Chicago

What You'll Gain:

• Experience working with structured and unstructured data
• Guidance on how to best utilize quantitative and qualitative research methodologies to address business challenges
• The ability to identify patterns and trends within large data sets
• Exposure to real-world projects and current client challenges
• A larger network of like-minded, data driven colleagues and mentors
• Incredible experiences in an equally incredible city

You Have:

• Demonstrated experience analyzing complex data
• Familiarity with cloud computing
• Excellent communication and data presentation skills
• Strong programming talent and entrepreneurial mindset
• Desire to problem solve with data
• Proficiency in Python and SQL
• A good command of statistics
• A collaborative work style
• A curious mindset

You Might Also Have:

• Familiarity with one or more applications of AI and LLM tools
• Experience with some of the following techniques: regression models, classification models, optimization models, database querying, visual discovery, or webscraping

Apply to E15 today!

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