Socioeconomic Data Intern - Hybrid GIS & Analytics

Maricopa Association of Governments; United States; Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)

11.5 Paid Holidays Per Year

Hybrid Work Schedule

Job summary

The Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) seeks a data-focused intern for the Transportation Data Management and Application team. You will collect, process, and analyze housing, census, and socioeconomic data to support regional planning.

You will work with ESRI GIS, MS SQL, and the MS Office Suite, gaining experience in geocoding, data visualization, and QA/QC. This position offers a hybrid work environment with in-office collaboration.

Qualifications

• Ability to analyze data, identify patterns and inconsistencies, and draw accurate conclusions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Curiosity and be capable of learning and applying new processes and procedures.
• Ability to organize and manage information from multiple sources.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with a team.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and adjust priorities as needed.
• Strong interest in data analysis, planning, Geographic Information Systems, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Collecting, processing, and analyzing housing permit and residential data
• Processing and analyzing census, demographic, housing, and assessor parcel data
• Developing, maintaining, and enhancing multiple large and complex socioeconomic and transportation datasets for research and analysis and regional planning
• Using Microsoft Access, SQL, and GIS software to process, analyze and manage data
• Perform geocoding, geoprocessing and other spatial and non-spatial analysis
• Analyzing, interpreting, and visualizing current and historical data through tables, graphs, charts, and cartographic outputs
• Conducting quality assurance and quality control of data to identify and resolve errors and gaps
• Coordinating with MAG member agencies, stakeholders, and the public to collect and review data and fulfill data/analysis requests
• Conducting research and analysis independently and as part of a team

Skills

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Curiosity

Information organization

Written and verbal communication

Independent work

Multitasking

GIS interest

Education

High school diploma

2 years college coursework in Data Science / GIS / Geography / Urban Planning

Tools

ESRI GIS

MS SQL

MS Office Suite

Python / R / Java (Desirable)

Job description

The Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) seeks a data-focused intern for the Transportation Data Management and Application team. You will collect, process, and analyze housing, census, and socioeconomic data to support regional planning.

You will work with ESRI GIS, MS SQL, and the MS Office Suite, gaining experience in geocoding, data visualization, and QA/QC. This position offers a hybrid work environment with in-office collaboration.