Overview
ESI seeks one (1) graduate or undergraduate geospatial research assistants for the summer semester to support a joint effort with the Penn Institute for Urban Research at the University of Pennsylvania to construct a national dataset of local land use/zoning regulations.
Responsibilities
- Clean, organize, and manipulate spatial data from local governments in R and GIS
- Perform spatial joins to combine spatial datasets
- Review spatial data for completeness and accuracy
- Ensure timely data collection
- Correspond with local government employees as needed
Required Qualifications
- Demonstrated competence with R and GIS applications using geospatial functions and datasets
- Ability to understand and execute existing programming scripts and suggest modifications and necessary
- Self-starter, internally motivated
- Highly detail-oriented
- Thrives in collaborative, project-oriented settings with small groups of professionals, yet maintains ability to work independently
- Possess strong organizational and time management skills
Useful, but Not Necessary Qualifications (i.e., applicants lacking these qualifications are still encouraged to apply!)
- Familiarity with municipal legal codes, such as zoning ordinances
- Familiarity with online mapping tools is a plus, but not required
- Currently pursuing a degree in economics, real estate, urban planning, public policy, geospatial analytics, or other related field
- Interest in or experience with urban economics, land use regulations, or housing is a plus
Benefits of Internship
- A project-based and team-oriented work culture
- Exposure to many of the important urban economic and land-use related issues confronting the United States
- Experience working on a large, data-driven project
- The opportunity to learn from the experience and expertise of the partners and consultants
- Strong organizational connection to local universities and colleges
Particulars of Employment
- Internship dates: May/June through August 2023. We will work the selected candidate to set dates upon acceptance.
- Required work commitment: 20-35 hours per week. Applicants should make clear their expected weekly commitment in their cover letter.
- Dress: Business casual
- Interns are required to work most of their committed hours at our office at 1435 Walnut Street due to technical requirements of the work.
Compensation:
- $20 per hour (graduate)
- $15 per hour (undergraduate)
How to Apply:
Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter by e-mail to freddiejob@econsultsolutions.com, attn: David Stanek.
The subject line of the email should include: “Geospatial Research Assistant”
To apply for this job email your details to freddiejob@econsultsolutions.com