Maricopa Association of Governments
Socioeconomic Data Intern
USA internshipsAI/ML/DataPosted 28 days ago
- Location
- Phoenix, AZ
- Type
- USA internships
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Maricopa Association of Governments
The position is open until filled.
Part time
Hourly
$23.00 - $23.00
MAG is a great place to work. We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a hybrid work environment that supports flexibility, with a minimum of three days per week in the office, along with a collaborative culture where employee contributions make a real impact.
The Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) is a group of local governments working together on issues that touch the lives of every resident. We are a regional planning agency that develops solutions in areas such as transportation, environmental and air quality, and human services. MAG serves a thriving region of 5 million people. Our members include 28 cities and towns, three Native nations, and Maricopa and Pinal counties. Our planning area encompasses more than 10,000 square miles. MAG is the council of governments and the designated metropolitan planning organization for transportation planning for the greater Phoenix metropolitan area.
Visit www.azmag.gov to learn more.
The MAG Transportation Data Management and Application team is responsible for the collection, acquisition, and maintenance of data that supports initiatives across the spectrum of transportation programs. This includes developing inputs for the region’s socioeconomic modeling and the collection and maintenance of various types of socioeconomic data to support population and employment projections for the region.
MAG is seeking a qualified, team-oriented individual with experience in Data Science, Geographic Information Systems, Geography, Urban/Regional Planning, or a related field for a paid internship.
Interns at MAG contribute to projects that support real-world planning decisions across the region. Interns will work alongside experienced planners, analysts, and GIS professionals who are committed to supporting their growth and offering opportunities to develop technical skills while gaining practical experience with regional data.
This position supports the Socioeconomic Data Program. The primary duties include, but are not limited to:
Do you enjoy working with data and want to develop your technical skills in a professional planning environment? Are you detail-oriented, naturally curious, and eager to explore new software, data sources, and analytical methods? If so, this opportunity may be a great fit for you.
The most successful candidate will have:
Candidate should have a working knowledge of ESRI’s GIS suite and geoprocessing tools, relational database management systems such as MS SQL, statistics and the MS Office Suite, along with a willingness to advance their technological knowledge. Strong written, verbal, and organizational skills are required. Knowledge of programming languages such as Python, R, Java, and/or statistical packages/languages is desirable. Experience working with census data or economic impact analysis is a plus.
The Maricopa Association of Governments is an Equal Opportunity Employer. During the selection process, any applicant requiring accommodation for a disability should advise the Human Resources Division at HR@azmag.gov or by calling (602) 254-6300.