GIS Analytics Internship

MAPSCorps is a not-for-profit organization based in Hyde Park, Chicago. Born at the University of Chicago, MAPSCorps uses an approach called asset-based community-engaged research to ensure that our science serves community priorities and needs. MAPSCorps utilizes technology, cross-sector collaboration, and youth engagement to generate visibility for all the vital assets of a community.

MAPSCorps employs and delivers STEM and health-focused programming to high school and early college youth who map existing resources across Chicago and other partner cities. Working in teams, MAPSCorps' youth participants walk the blocks of our communities, observing, collecting, and analyzing data about all public-facing businesses and organizations. Throughout the course of the program, each team prepares an extensive research project focused on social determinants of health then presents its project video at the program's culminating event, the Scientific Symposium.

**Please note that, due to the ongoing pandemic, details of this job description are subject to change at any time. MAPSCorps adheres to local and state guidelines regarding COVID-19.

The Position:

MAPSCorps is hiring an undergraduate or graduate level Data Intern who will report to the Data Specialist. This person will process data to ensure data quality, assist in preparing secondary asset data for community-based non-profits, clean data, create data visualizations, and prepare data science curricula and train youth in Data Science concepts. Data Intern pay will be $17/hour for approximately 20 hours per week for 10 weeks, starting in mid-March.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Create arcGIS visualizations.
• Monitoring MAPSCorps' asset data quality
• Tracking and maintaining youth program KPI's
• Communicating data pipeline issues to the Data Specialist.
• Producing data and other progress reports on a regular basis.
• Supporting MAPSCorps phones and the Map App, loading the app, activating phones, reloading data plans, and troubleshooting phone and app issues.
• Attending MAPSCorps partnership meetings with community-based organizations, high schools, etc.

Qualifications:

• Proficiency in arcGIS
• Science-Technology-Engineering-Math (STEM) majors preferred
• Experience using Excel/Google Sheets to manipulate and analyze large data sets; R Studio and Python are a plus
• Excellent communication skills, especially in communicating data and technology issues to youth and community residents
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Experience conducting qualitative research
• Aptitude and adaptability for a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
• Experience working with people from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to work in a mature and respectful manner, including being reliable and trustworthy
• Prior involvement with the MAPSCorps program is a plus

Application Instructions:

Members of populations that are underrepresented and marginalized in technology and data spaces are encouraged to apply. Please submit a cover letter and resume through our online application portal at https://mapscorps.applytojob.com/. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.

To learn more about MAPSCorps, visit our website at mapscorps.org and watch the Symposium video on YouTube.

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