Intern – Social Impact – Summer 2026 (Westford, MA or Allen, TX)

Social Impact Intern

At NETSCOUT, we are an elite force of trailblazers, innovators, and problem solvers. We protect the connected world from cyberattacks and performance and availability disruptions through our unique visibility platform and solutions powered by pioneering deep packet inspection at scale technology.

We are Guardians of the Connected World. We are looking for exceptional talent to join our team.

About NETSCOUT

NETSCOUT has been helping the world’s largest organizations solve their most complex digital challenges for more than 40 years.

NETSCOUT unlocks insight at unequaled scale, from every data packet to the broadest view of global internet traffic, so the world’s essential organizations can solve problems faster, constantly transform their digital ecosystems, secure what matters – and stay unstoppable for a world that relies on them every second.

About the ESG team:

We are seeking a motivated and curious Social Impact Intern to support our Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and community engagement programs. This internship offers hands-on exposure to corporate social impact strategy, ESG reporting, and data-driven analysis within a technology company.

The intern will work closely with the Stakeholder Engagement team and Office of ESG and gain meaningful experience contributing to high-visibility initiatives, including our annual ESG report, volunteer programs, and community partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Serve as a key contributor to data analysis, metrics development, and reporting for Community Impact, ESG, and employee engagement programs
• Analyze and synthesize large volumes of raw data from platforms such as Benevity and Oracle, related to giving, volunteerism, and participation metrics.
• Create meaningful data cuts, trend analyses, and comparisons (e.g., year-over-year, site-based, program-based).
• Translate raw data into clear insights, summaries, charts, and basic dashboards for internal stakeholders and leadership.
• Support data quality efforts, including data cleaning, validation, and documentation of assumptions.

ESG Reporting & Program Support

• Assist with components of the annual ESG Report
• Provide administrative support related to ESG data tracking, documentation, and reporting processes.
• Learn the structure, goals, and metrics of the company’s ESG and corporate philanthropy programs, including giving, grants, and volunteer initiatives.

Community Impact Programs

• Support corporate philanthropy efforts, including employee giving, volunteerism, and relationships with nonprofit partners.
• Partner with internal teams and nonprofit organizations to plan logistics, communications, and execution of volunteer activities.

Basic Skills & Qualifications:

• Demonstrated interest in data analysis, reporting, or analytics, particularly in a social impact, ESG, or nonprofit context.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with comfort working in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel)
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, or similar) is a strong plus.
• Genuine interest in corporate philanthropy, nonprofit partnerships, corporate social responsibility, and purpose-driven impact.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to speak to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a small team.

Preferred Areas of Study

We welcome students from a variety of academic backgrounds. Related majors may include:

• Business (especially analytics, operations, statistics, or CSR focused tracks)
• Sociology or Social Sciences with research or data analysis coursework

This role is based in Westford, MA or Allen, TX. Candidates must be able to work from one of these locations.

Working at NETSCOUT

At NETSCOUT, our vision is to create a workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. As a global company we strive to build a workforce comprised of talented individuals with a wide range of perspectives and backgrounds. We also know that life at NETSCOUT is not just about what you will contribute, but what we will give back to you. Besides the promise of interesting work in an exciting and ever-growing industry, NETSCOUT is committed to giving you opportunities to continue to learn and grow.

The annual US salary range for this role is $15/hr. to $22/hr. This range represents NETSCOUT’s good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary within or, in some cases, outside this range based on factors such as education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location.

Please note that the posted salary range may span multiple career levels. Final compensation and job level will be determined during the interview process, based on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and alignment with the scope and expectations of the role.

NetScout Systems, Inc. is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer.